Soulstring Media provides coverage for iQSTEL Inc.; Record
revenues and global reach could set up company for a strong
2021
Miami Beach, FL -- January 21, 2021 -- InvestorsHub NewsWire --
via iQSTEL
(OTC:
IQST) is proof that markets can miss the mark when valuing
emerging companies. In fact, with a current valuation of roughly
$22 million, iQSTEL's most recent stock price of $0.24
may expose a massive disconnect that undervalues the extraordinary
growth taking place at the company. Its IP assets, client
agreements, subsidiary interests, and surging revenue fully support
that thesis.
For those not already following this cloud-based services
company, iQSTEL published preliminary revenues that increased by
148% on a year-over-year basis. Moreover, that triple-digit
percentage surge comes as the company posted its third consecutive
month of reaching $5 million or more in revenues, with
record-setting performances supporting guidance for 2021 revenues
to reach $60 million. Notably, the growth rate is quickening, with
December 2020 revenues reaching $5.1 million, a more than 168% jump
compared to the same period in 2019.
And with an extremely experienced management team leading its
charge, the company set its 2021 agenda to penetrate multiple
market opportunities and substantially build shareholder value in
the new year. Its financial performance, combined with the proven
ability to reach milestones, fuels that optimism.
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A Decades Worth Of Experience
iQSTEL is not new to its industry. The company began in 2008,
specializing in Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) but has since
expanded into more modern communications services. Now capitalizing
on their experience and expertise, iQSTEL has established numerous
partnerships and client agreements that set the stage for
additional record-setting performances in 2021. In fact, not only
would their estimated $60.4 million in revenues represent a more
than 34% increase in YoY revenues, it would follow the
extraordinary gains made last year. iQSTEL's growth is no
accident.
Unlike smaller providers, iQSTEL telecommunications services
target opportunities that service both carriers and enterprise
customers. Those efforts are currently focused on capitalizing upon
opportunities in valuable Latin America, Africa, and Asia markets.
However, since iQSTEL has never shied away from strategic
opportunities, don't underestimate their interest in taking
advantage of merger and acquisition opportunities that could put
other properties and geographic regions under the iQSTEL brand.
It's a likely play that could add to their thirteen country
business presence.
Also, iQSTEL is taking advantage of the communications sector
inefficiencies exposed by COVID-19. The good news is that unlike
the industry behemoths, iQSTEL is agile enough to quickly target
valuable niche opportunities left exposed by the fallout from the
virus. Everything from SMS messaging, VoIP services, and electronic
payments have been affected by the strain on transmission
resources. Deliverables that were often taken for granted are no
longer just a click away for many consumers.
And, as emerging markets grow more dependent on internet
transactions, iQSTEL's ability to provide innovative and timely
solutions to its IoT (Internet of Things) and Fintech base could
translate into significantly higher near-term revenue creation.
Multiple initiatives are underway.
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The first targets the IoT markets with solutions-based platforms
that solve logistics problems to help facilitate cross-selling
opportunities. But that's just one example. The IoT sector offers
an almost limitless range of opportunities, and iQSTEL is staying
most focused on driving revenues from products and services that
can be immediately accretive to its overall growth. Updates are
expected.
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A second value driver is its Fintech division, where iQSTEL
utilizes blockchain technology to provide users access to its
Mobile Number Portability Application, a platform that virtually
eliminates the potential of fraud during transactions. This
business-to-customer program also facilitates offering prepaid Visa
debit cards, remittance applications, bill payment, SMS
messaging/payments, and more to immigrants who might not otherwise
have easy access to these services. It's a potentially lucrative
market that is supported by massive consumer demand.
Keep in mind, too, that while the SMS sector remains very
lucrative on its own, it has evolved tremendously over the past
five years. iQSTEL believes the value from marketing successful IoT
and Fintech SMS solutions can bring exponential long term value.
Numbers confirm that the company is on the right track.
As noted, revenue in 2020 surged. And, on a comparison basis,
iQSTEL's speed of growth is higher than most of its peer
competitors. The wild-card is iQSTEL making good on its acquisition
ambitions, which would add to its ability to support substantially
higher current and forward-looking valuations. All signs point to
new deals being made. And value from those deals would likely be
immediately accretive.
Subsidiaries Target Billion Dollar Market
Opportunities
What also shouldn't go unnoticed is that iQSTEL is focused on
growing its brand by developing other global opportunities. The
company thinks it can find space in the International Long-Distance
traffic market, an estimated $13 billion a year market with
Wholesale Carriers holding a 68% market share. While the growth of
popular apps like WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger have created
competition for the carriers, sector growth is still accelerating
as demand surges from emerging global markets. iQSTEL expects to
chisel away part of that wholesale carrier stronghold with products
and services of its own.
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Etelix.com USA LLC, a wholly owned by iQSTEL, is finding success
by providing international and domestic VoIP communications, 4G and
5G International Submarine Fiberoptic connectivity, and IP-PBX
(Internet Protocol private branch exchange) services across Latin
America, Africa, Asia, and the US. Another iQSTEL interest,
SwissLink Carrier AG, provides VoIP communication services in
Europe. iQSTEL has said that its next goal is to expand similar
services into Africa and Asia, sustaining its rapid growth in that
sector.
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Another iQSTEL subsidiary company, QGlobal SMS LLC., operates
internationally and domestically to provide Wholesale Carrier
services to customers ranging from government levels to Enterprise
markets. Notably, SMS services are becoming more present in
commercial transactions. QGlobal SMS connects customers in the US,
Latin America, and Europe to address an application-to-person SMS
market opportunity expected to surpass $100 billion by 2030.
Obviously, that can be big.
iQSTEL's acquisition of QGlobal SMS also brings cross-selling
opportunities with established clients and does so with respectable
gross margins of approximately 25%. More value from iQSTEL's
exposure comes through its acquisitions and international deals
that boost its SMS communications footprint. Deals with China
Mobile and Telefonica (Movistar) are examples of how iQSTEL is
taking advantage of a global market shift, with these two companies
projected to produce over 65% of upcoming revenues.
There's more.
IoT Labs Delivers "Smart Appliance Product of the
Year"
The undeniable popularity of smart devices is also creating
substantial opportunities for iQSTEL. A subsidiary company, IoT
Labs, is targeting specific markets as a developer of original
equipment manufacturer (OEM) devices for industries that use IoT
and AI services. The company offers global utility solutions using
4G and Low-Power-WAN providers, offering developments directly for
end-users through OEM or monthly service agreements.
IoT Labs flagship product is SmartGas®, a smart device used to
measure LP gas tanks in households. The product solves outdated
methods of monitoring your gas tank by offering a mountable IoT
sensor that connects to a web portal and phone apps. IoTLabs
innovative approach allows users to quickly check their gas usage
over time, can be left unattended for over two years, and works
anywhere with a radio or cellular connection. Notably, the
SmartGas® solution has been selected as the winner of
the "Smart Appliance Product of the Year" award
in the 5th annual IoT Breakthrough Awards program conducted by IoT
Breakthrough, a leading market intelligence organization that
recognizes the top companies, technologies, and products in the
global Internet-of-Things (IoT) market today.
The company has also developed IoT Labs MX, a logistics service
utilizing IoT, SMS, geolocation, blockchain, and financial
technologies to support various business operations. Products that
use seemingly futuristic technologies such as these are easing
their way into everyday life, making for safe and simple
transactions.
Blockchain and Fintech Solutions
Even more value is expected to accrue from iQSTEL 75% ownership
stake of itsBchain LLC, a company specializing in fraud-prevention
in business deals. Again, the company uses its Mobile Number
Portability Application (MNPA), allowing users and carriers to
transfer phone numbers quickly during telecom transactions.
itsBchain is also finalizing its Settlement & Payment
Marketplace for payments over VoIP and SMS carriers, allowing for
instant payment settlement as well as fraud prevention. The value
of these services is no longer in the shadows. Neither is digital
currency.
The cryptocurrency sector is multiplying faster than ever with
popular platforms such as PayPal, CashApp, and others,
demonstrating the Cloud's importance in modern telco operations.
The Fintech industry, too, is growing exponentially with over $500
billion in annual remittances and over $1.5 trillion in annual
mobile payments made. iQSTEL sees other built-in market
opportunities.
As noted, its fintech division's focus is geared towards
immigrants, whose needs are not always met through traditional
channels. A new agreement between iQSTEL and Payment Virtual Mobile
Solutions LLC (PayVMS) is expected to serve this substantial
population by providing clients the ability to access a Visa
Prepaid Debit Card service, make purchases, send money
internationally or domestically, and make money management more
effortless.
PayVMS is working with Visa, MasterCard, and multiple other
big-name financial services providers to make these mobile and
in-person payment solutions possible. It's yet another massive and
somewhat untapped market opportunity for iQSTEL to exploit.
A Sum Of The Parts Equals Greater Value
The bottom line is simple, iQSTEL's sum of the parts deserves a
higher forward-looking valuation. Even using simple revenue models,
the share price appears tremendously undervalued. But, after
factoring in proven revenue growth, its market position in several
highly lucrative sectors, and its ability to find and capitalize on
accretive opportunities, the distance of the disconnect between
price and performance is magnified.
As if performance wasn't enough, in January, iQSTEL announced
that it has reduced its overall outstanding debt by 48%, lowering
obligations by over $1.5 million from $3.3 million. At the same
time, they eliminated all derivative liabilities, including
convertible debt and warrants. Those deals removed a significant
overhang and positions iSQTEL to more quickly benefit financially
from its initiatives.
Perhaps the best news for iQSTEL and its investors is that
because the company and its subsidiary interests are focused on
creating value from high demand sectors, risk is inherently
reduced. Finally, for investors that focus on revenues, the company
expects to generate $60.4 million in 2021, a 34% increase from
2020. And if the pattern of consecutive record-setting quarterly
sales continues, the company may eclipse that guidance, similar to
how it surpassed its 2020 projections.
While no one can foretell the future, it's good practice to
follow the clues. Higher revenues, new deals, and a focus on global
market opportunities combine to create a single message... iQSTEL
is doing the right things, in the right markets, at the right time.
That's a great place to be.
Media Contact:
Hawk Point Media
Kenny Feigeles
ken@hawkpointmedia.com
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