Company information
- Ticker
- IQST
- Country
- United States
- Sector
- Communication Services
- Industry
- Telecom
iQSTEL Business Summary
iQSTEL Inc. (IQST) operates as a diversified global technology conglomerate, generating revenue through a high-volume transactional model across its four primary business pillars: Telecommunications, Fintech, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Electric Vehicles (EV). As of early 2026, the company maintains a revenue mix approximately comprised of 80% telecom services—including VoIP, SMS, and international fiber-optic connectivity—and 20% fintech operations via its Global Money One and GlobeTopper platforms. The company is aggressively transitioning from a traditional wholesale carrier into a high-margin digital services provider, leveraging its Reality Border AI platform and a strategic cybersecurity partnership with Cycurion to drive recurring service fees. In the competitive landscape, iQSTEL positions itself as a mid-cap disruptor against established peers such as IDT Corporation, Cogent Communications, Bandwidth Inc., and uCloudlink, distinguishing itself through a debt-free balance sheet and a rapid acquisition-led expansion strategy aimed at a $1 billion revenue target by 2027. The leadership team is spearheaded by Co-Founder, Chairman, and CEO Leandro Jose Iglesias, an electronics engineer with over 25 years of experience in international business and telecommunications who has orchestrated the company’s 12 strategic acquisitions since 2018. He is supported by CFO and Board Secretary Alvaro Quintana Cardona, who manages the firm’s complex global fiscal operations and regulatory compliance across 21 countries. Key technical and operational leadership includes Eykis Sambrano, VP of Technology and COO of Global SMS, and Jose Enrique Puente, CEO of the Reality Border AI division. The company’s governance is overseen by a recently re-elected board including Raul Perez (Audit), Italo Segnini (Compensation), and Jose Antonio Barreto (Ethics). iQSTEL has successfully attracted institutional backing from major investment firms, including Vanguard Group, Geode Capital Management, and State Street Corp, reflecting its successful 2025 uplisting to the NASDAQ Capital Market.