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Jan Frederik Slijkerman

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Jan Frederik Slijkerman

Senior Sector Strategist, TMT

Jan Frederik joined ING’s Credit Research team in 2021, covering Telecom, Media and Technology companies. He has been working in financial markets since 2006 as a Credit Analyst and Portfolio Manager at Aegon Asset Management. Jan Frederik studied Finance at the Erasmus School of Economics as well as Economics at the Toulouse School of Economics. He completed his PhD research at Erasmus University Rotterdam in 2007, where he subsequently lectured a Master’s Seminar in Economics for several years.

Latest from Jan

Spanish telecom paradox: private costs, public benefits
TMT Spain

Spanish telecom paradox: private costs, public benefits

Spanish telecom operators employ leading 5G and fiber infrastructure although profitability margins are lagging behind

Listen: Deals, deployment and digital-free childhoods - Telecoms in 2026
Podcast
TMT

Listen: Deals, deployment and digital-free childhoods - Telecoms in 2026

In this podcast, ING’s Jan Frederik Slijkerman discusses the key trends that are set to define the telecoms sector in 2026

Webinar: How telecoms will answer the call in 2026
TMT

Webinar: How telecoms will answer the call in 2026

What to expect from fibre rollout, 5G growth, the offline‑childhood movement and M&A this year

Telecoms Outlook 2026: Communicate, work and play
Report

Telecoms Outlook 2026: Communicate, work and play

Our Telecoms Outlook explores key themes for the sector in 2026

European telecoms set to see modest growth in 2026
TMT

European telecoms set to see modest growth in 2026

We remain constructive on the outlook for the European telecom sector. Sales should grow by 2%. EBITDA growth is likely a bit higher

Fibre operators need more time before the cash flow jaws open
TMT

Fibre operators need more time before the cash flow jaws open

European mobile networks lose ground in the global 5G race
TMT

European mobile networks lose ground in the global 5G race

Defining moment for telcos as offline‑childhood trend accelerates
TMT

Defining moment for telcos as offline‑childhood trend accelerates

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M&A may provide a tailwind to the telecom sector in 2026
TMT

M&A may provide a tailwind to the telecom sector in 2026

Why the EU’s telecom regulatory framework needs an update
Opinion By Jan Frederik Slijkerman

Why the EU’s telecom regulatory framework needs an update

IPO momentum builds in Benelux telecom
TMT

IPO momentum builds in Benelux telecom

Why only 11% of Belgians use fibre technology
TMT

Why only 11% of Belgians use fibre technology

Fibre will not be the sole broadband technology in the Netherlands
TMT

Fibre will not be the sole broadband technology in the Netherlands

Why eurozone capital markets offer an advantage to tech firms
Credit TMT

Why eurozone capital markets offer an advantage to tech firms

The USA could easily spend billions on AI
TMT

The USA could easily spend billions on AI

Expect robust semiconductor demand in 2025, but not in all segments
TMT

Expect robust semiconductor demand in 2025, but not in all segments

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