IQST - IQSTEL Launches Its AI Services Globally for the Telecom and Technology Industry at MWC Barcelona 2026
Rhea-AI Summary
IQST (NASDAQ: IQST) announced a global launch of its AI services after validating performance and scalability during commercial testing. Reality Border will exhibit at MWC Barcelona 2026 (March 2–5) to demo AIRWEB.ai and IQ2CALL.ai and pursue telecom and enterprise customers worldwide.
The offering includes AIRWEB, IQ2Call, and an AI-powered contact center, all built with a "security-by-design" stack using Cycurion ARx.
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IQST gained 3.7% while several peers also rose (PCLA +4.05%, KORE +4.94%, SURG +7.56%, FNGR +1.65%) and KVHI slipped -0.29%. No peers were flagged in the momentum scanner, and the move is classified as stock-specific rather than a coordinated sector rotation.
Previous AI Reports
| Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 14 | AI strategy update | Positive | +9.4% | Detailed Reality Border platform, early deployments, and AI sales pipeline with 2027 targets. |
| Nov 28 | AI-cybersecurity phase one | Positive | +2.4% | Phase One AI-cybersecurity integration with Cycurion ARx and joint share-based dividend plans. |
| Nov 14 | Q3 2025 earnings | Positive | +12.7% | Record Q3 revenue, EBITDA run rate, and AI call center launch within broader growth story. |
| Nov 05 | AI growth outlook | Positive | +0.6% | Outlined 2026 organic revenue forecast, EBITDA target, acquisitions, and $1B 2027 revenue ambition. |
| Oct 21 | AI-security rollout | Positive | -2.0% | Completion of Phase One AI-cybersecurity rollout for Airweb.ai and IQ2Call.ai with ARx. |
AI-tagged announcements have generally drawn positive one-day reactions for IQST, with one negative outlier despite broadly upbeat operational messaging.
Over the past several months, IQSTEL has repeatedly highlighted its AI strategy through Reality Border, including secure integrations with Cycurion ARx and commercialization of AIRWEB and IQ2Call. Prior AI-tagged updates reported revenue growth, AI call center launches, and joint cybersecurity milestones, with average next-day moves around 5.42%. Today’s global launch of AI services at MWC Barcelona extends this trajectory from phased rollouts and security validation to broader market exposure with telecom and enterprise customers.
Historical Comparison
In the past AI-tagged updates, IQST saw an average one-day move of 5.42%, mostly positive. Today’s global AI launch at MWC continues the shift from development to commercialization and ecosystem positioning.
AI news has progressed from security-hardened platform integration and initial call center services to detailed strategy, revenue guidance, and now a global launch of AIRWEB and IQ2Call to telecom and enterprise customers.
Market Pulse Summary
This announcement highlights IQSTEL’s transition from pilot deployments to a global launch of production-ready AI services, AIRWEB and IQ2Call, showcased at MWC Barcelona with more than 109,000 attendees. It builds on prior AI updates involving Reality Border, cybersecurity integration, and growing commercial traction. Investors may watch for disclosed customer wins, revenue contribution from AI services, and how the company balances expansion with the financial risks noted in recent filings.
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Following the initial commercial testing phase of its AI services—previously disclosed in the Company's shareholder letter issued on January 14, 2026—IQSTEL has validated the performance, scalability, and operational readiness of these solutions. Based on these results, the Company has decided to launch its AI services globally, making them available to telecom operators, enterprises, and channel partners worldwide.
Reality Border will be located at Hall 8.0 – Stand 8.0E41.8, where it will present live demonstrations of AIRWEB.ai and IQ2CALL.ai—two production-ready AI services designed to manage customer conversations across web chat and phone calls, with intelligent routing and seamless escalation to human agents when required.
MWC Barcelona is one of the world's largest annual gatherings in the connectivity industry, attracting more than 109,000 attendees and over 2,900 exhibitors, sponsors, and partners from 200+ countries and territories. For IQSTEL, the event represents a key opportunity to deepen relationships with global telecom operators, enterprises, and system integrators actively deploying AI at scale.
Our presence underscores IQSTEL's focus on production-ready AI, built to integrate securely into existing telecom and enterprise environments.
"We have already begun a roadshow with our largest and most strategic customers to present our AI products and demonstrate our technological capabilities," said Leandro Iglesias, CEO of IQSTEL. "The reception has been very positive, and we have already generated business leads and identified potential partnerships that we plan to disclose once they materialize. We are extremely optimistic about our AI developments—IQSTEL is rapidly becoming a reference point for AI services in the international telecom arena."
AI Products in Market: AIRWEB, IQ2Call, and AI-Powered Contact Center Services
AIRWEB is a 24/7 AI assistant for customer engagement across web and phone, supporting multilingual, voice-interactive use cases. It is designed for rapid deployment by enterprises and service providers, offering both free-entry plans and scalable paid subscriptions. AIRWEB enables companies to automate customer interactions while maintaining a consistent, high-quality user experience across digital and voice channels.
IQ2Call is an AI-first call center solution, designed to eliminate wait times through auto-scaling AI agents, with seamless escalation to human operators when required. The service is offered in:
- Full AI service models,
- Hybrid AI-human configurations, and
- Predominantly human models enhanced by AI,
allowing enterprises to optimize cost efficiency, service quality, and scalability based on their operational needs.
c) AI-Powered Contact Center Services
In addition to standalone AI products, IQSTEL already operates a fully integrated, AI-powered contact center service, leveraging the same proprietary AI platform and telecom infrastructure. This service is specifically designed for enterprises seeking an end-to-end solution, combining AI automation, human agents, telecom connectivity, and security under a single operational framework.
This offering is currently available through:
The contact center vertical represents a concrete, revenue-generating application of our AI strategy, demonstrating how AI can be deployed today to reduce wait times, lower cost-to-serve, and improve customer satisfaction at scale.
Security-by-Design: A Critical Differentiator
A defining element of IQSTEL's AI strategy is security by design. Reality Border's AI agents are protected by Cycurion ARx, providing:
- Reverse-proxy shielding
- Web application and API firewalling
- Bot defense and behavioral analysis
- Threat intelligence integrated at the agent boundary
This security-first approach enables enterprises to deploy AI agents within clearly defined trust boundaries, a requirement that is increasingly critical for regulated industries and telecom environments.
Meeting Information
- Dates: March 2–5, 2026
- Venue: Fira Gran Via,
Barcelona - Location: Hall 8.0
- Stand: 8.0E41.8
- Contact:MWC2026@iqstel.com
About IQSTEL Inc.
IQSTEL Inc. (NASDAQ: IQST) is a Global Connectivity, AI, and Digital Corporation providing advanced solutions across Telecom, High-Tech Telecom Services, Fintech, AI-Powered Telecom Platforms, and Cybersecurity. With operations in 21 countries and a team of 100 employees, IQSTEL serves a broad global customer base with high-value, high-margin services. Backed by a strong and scalable business platform, the company is forecasting
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