IQSTEL Acquires 51% of GlobeTopper

IQSTEL Authorizes Up to 1 Million Share Repurchase and Plans Majority Stake Acquisition in Ultranet Telecom Group

June 9, 2026

Telecommunications

IQSTEL’s board approved a share repurchase program authorizing the company to buy back up to 1 million shares, citing a perceived disconnect between market valuation and intrinsic business value. In a separate transaction, IQSTEL also signed a binding memorandum of understanding to acquire a 51% stake in Ultranet Telecom Group, with expected material uplift to net income from operations.

iQSTEL Inc. to Acquire Remaining 49% of SwissLink Carrier AG via Phased Ownership Exchange

November 4, 2024

Telecommunications

iQSTEL Inc. signed an MOU to acquire the remaining 49% of SwissLink Carrier AG by swapping ownership in SwissLink for iQSTEL common shares over a five-year period (10% ownership per year). The transaction is intended to fully consolidate iQSTEL’s Swiss and broader European telecom footprint while driving projected operational savings of up to $2 million annually.

iQSTEL Acquires 51% of Lynk Telecom

May 10, 2024

Telecommunications

iQSTEL Inc. agreed to acquire a 51% membership interest in Lynk Telecom (Lynktel), adding an estimated $20 million in annual revenue and $1 million in annual net income. The transaction strengthens iQSTEL's U.S. presence by integrating Lynk Telecom's wholesale and retail telecom services and is expected to close by July 1, 2024 following due diligence.

Iridium Communications Acquires Satelles

March 4, 2024

Telecommunications

Iridium Communications has agreed to acquire Satelles, a provider of satellite-based Satellite Time and Location (STL) services that harden and complement GNSS timing and location systems. Iridium will pay about $115 million for the remaining ~80% of Satelles (it already owned ~20%), will fold STL into a new Iridium business line led by Satelles CEO Dr. Michael O'Connor, and expects the capability to drive significant service revenue growth.

iQSTEL Acquires 51% Stake in QXTEL

January 23, 2024

Telecommunications

iQSTEL Inc. has entered into a binding agreement to acquire 51% of the capital stock of QXTEL, a wholesale telecommunications provider with offices across Miami, London, Buenos Aires, Istanbul, Belgrade and Dubai. Management said the deal nearly doubles iQSTEL's revenue, brings new wholesale carrier customers and executive talent, and will be integrated to drive operating efficiencies and margin expansion.

iQSTEL Acquires 51% Stake in Smartbiz Telecom

April 21, 2022

Telecommunications

iQSTEL, Inc. acquired a 51% interest in Smartbiz Telecom LLC in a deal consisting of $800,000 cash and $1,000,000 in restricted iQSTEL common stock. The acquisition gives iQSTEL a US foothold and access to Smartbiz's US voice termination, sales infrastructure and SMS capabilities; Smartbiz is expected to contribute to iQSTEL's topline and a projected $0.5M net income for FY2022.