S&P says 5G-related costs, spending could hit margins hard


FILE PHOTO: A sign for 5G is seen at the World 5G Exhibition in Beijing, China November 22, 2019. REUTERS/Jason Lee/File Photo

KUALA LUMPUR: While 5G will drive revenue growth for telecomminications companies, its related costs and spending and competition could hit margins hard in some countries, S&P Global Ratings said.

It pointed 5G was getting good reception in Asia-Pacific, with quick uptake in the few markets that have already launched.

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