Telcos Looking Beyond Connectivity, Capitalizing on Fintech and 5G Potential

Jasmine Lee, Chief Marketing Officer, U Mobile

17-Aug-20 07:17

Telcos Looking Beyond Connectivity, Capitalizing on Fintech and 5G Potential

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Telecommunication companies are racing to transform and meet the changing needs of both retail and enterprise customers, amidst accelerating technological trends, including 5G and digitalization.

In this regard, fintech has become a space that more and more telco players are dabbling in. We speak to Jasmine Lee, U Mobile’s Chief Marketing Officer on what their newly launched platforms bring to the table, as well as the potential opportunities for digital innovation that come with the shift to 5G networks.

Produced by: Wong Shou Ning

Presented by: Wong Shou Ning

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Categories: Personal Finance, Investments, Financial Literacy, Technology, Tech, Medical Innovation and Technology

Tags: digital disruption, 5G, financial services, digital payments, U Mobile,

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