This research service explores funding patterns in the telecommunication services industry within the EU. This includes firms offering alternative carrier services, integrated telecommunication services and wireless telecommunication services. The study analyses historical fund sourcing patterns and the options available with firms to raise funds, as well as the utilisation of the raised funds. It analyses various trends in the market and quantifies their impact to estimate the funds needed by firms, and suggests a break-up of funds across revenue ranges.Executive SummaryUncertainties surrounding the EU economy have affected the availability of funds for corporations. This has also tampered with the growth prospects of companies in this market. Industry participants in the telecommunication services industry are utilising historically low interest rates to issue additional debt to finance their plans. Existing debt has been paid to issue new debt at low interest rates. Government ...