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If you're considering the big telecom stocks, here are a couple alternatives you may want to look at.
Many investors are attracted to the high dividend yields of telecom giants Verizon (VZ 1.17%) and AT&T (T 1.02%), but the reality is that these stocks haven't delivered strong total returns for investors in recent years. If you're seeking dividend income, here are two stocks you may want to consider instead.
*Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of June 22, 2023. The video was published on June 23, 2023.
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