The Expanding Role of Telcos in Payments
- Date:February 23, 2015
- Author(s):
- Tristan Hugo-Webb
- Research Topic(s):
- Global
- PAID CONTENT
Overview
Global telecommuniations network operators are increasingly providing a range of payment services
Around the world, telecommunication companies known as mobile network operators (MNOs) are increasingly launching a range of traditional payment services as well as alternative payment services as they seek to enter the lucrative payments industry. This Mercator Advisory Group Viewpoint examines different payment services offered by MNOs globally.
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