Fintech Goes Mobile - Issue #545 Tuesday, June 24th 2025 12:00AM
The Focus
This time, a surprising question stood out:
Why are fintechs getting into mobile plans?
You read that right. Klarna just launched an unlimited 5G mobile service in the U.S. They’re not alone. Revolut did something similar in the UK. N26 and Nubank are also tinkering with telco models. And they’re not just adding perks — they’re becoming mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs), offering real mobile plans.
This isn’t about chasing trends. It’s something deeper.
Telecom used to be a moat. Now, it’s becoming a channel.
And embedded fintech is the driving force behind that shift. It’s allowing financial platforms to extend their utility into communications — not because they want to be telcos, but because mobile connectivity is becoming an entry point to control more of the user relationship.
Our last editorial dives into this trend. We ask:
Why are fintechs entering mobile telecom?
Is connectivity the next embedded frontier?
What does this mean for trust, stickiness, and platform economics?
Read more: Why Telecom Is Becoming Fintech's Next Frontier - FTW Sunday Editorial
Your Voice Matters
And here’s a question for you:
Would you get your mobile plan from a fintech company?
🔘 Yes 🔘 No
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