3 Quality Telecom Stocks for Safe Dividends

Companies within the telecommunication industry are often a favorite of income investors, as many telecom stocks boast high dividend yields. Even better, many of these high yields are quite safe as they are well covered by earnings. The top telecom stocks share a few key qualities. They have large customer bases and charge high prices for their broadband, wireless, cable, and other services.

This article will examine three of our favorite telecom stocks that have high dividend yields with safe dividend payouts, and also offer high total return potential. Even with the high yields, all of these telecom stocks have sustainable dividends with strong dividend coverage. Our picks are: AT&T (NYSE:T), Verizon Communication (NYSE:VZ) and Telephone & Data Systems (NYSE:TDS).

Source: InvestorPlace

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