Higher 5G spending in 2021-2022 and the tough economic environment delaying economic returns are likely to increase pressure on credit metrics for most telecommunications operators worldwide.

In a recent report fitch ratings shared that nearly half of the 90 publicly rated companies in their global telecom portfolio have low rating headroom - underlying the importance of prudent capital management. 

To find out more Prime Time's Rachel Kelly spoke to Janice Chong, Director, Asia-Pacific Corporates, Fitch Ratings.

Higher 5G spending in 2021-2022 and the tough economic environment delaying economic returns are likely to increase pressure on credit metrics for most telecommunications operators worldwide.
In a recent report fitch ratings shared that nearly half of the 90 publicly rated companies in their global telecom portfolio have low rating headroom - underlying the importance of prudent capital management.&nbsp;
To find out more Prime Time's Rachel Kelly spoke to Janice Chong, Director, Asia-Pacific Corporates, Fitch Ratings.

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