{"id":415224,"date":"2021-01-14T12:18:31","date_gmt":"2021-01-14T17:18:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/?p=415224"},"modified":"2021-01-14T12:18:31","modified_gmt":"2021-01-14T17:18:31","slug":"iqst-iqstel-reduces-overall-debt-by-48-in-conjunction-with-convertible-debt-elimination","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/iqst-iqstel-reduces-overall-debt-by-48-in-conjunction-with-convertible-debt-elimination\/","title":{"rendered":"IQST &#8211; iQSTEL Reduces Overall Debt By 48% In Conjunction With Convertible Debt Elimination"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"xn-newslines\">\n<p class=\"xn-distributor\">PR Newswire<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"xn-content\">\n<p>\n        <span class=\"xn-location\">NEW YORK<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-chron\">Jan. 14, 2021<\/span> \/PRNewswire\/ &#8212;\u00a0iQSTEL, Inc. (USOTC: IQST) today announced that the company has reduced its overall outstanding debt obligations by 48%, down over <span class=\"xn-money\">$1.5 million<\/span> from <span class=\"xn-money\">$3.3 million<\/span> in conjunction with the previously announced elimination of all derivative liabilities including convertible debt and warrants. The company has exchanged all derivative liabilities for standard commercial promissory notes bearing 10% interest reducing its overall debt obligations.\u00a0The balance sheet improvements (see summary below) are intended to enhance the company&#8217;s current efforts to up-list onto a major exchange.<\/p>\n<div class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\" id=\"DivAssetPlaceHolder1\">\n<p>\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/1308745\/iQSTEL_Logo.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><br \/>\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/1308745\/iQSTEL_Logo.jpg\" title=\"iQSTEL logo (PRNewsfoto\/iQSTEL, Inc.)\" alt=\"iQSTEL logo (PRNewsfoto\/iQSTEL, Inc.)\" \/><br \/>\n          <\/a>\n        <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div>\n<table cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" border=\"0\" class=\"prnsbt0 prnsbr0 prnbcc prnsbb0 prnsbl0\">\n<tr>\n<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" class=\"prngen2\">\n              \n            <\/td>\n<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" class=\"prngen3\">\n<p class=\"prnews_p\">\n                <span class=\"prnews_span\">Sep 30, 2020<\/span>\n              <\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" class=\"prngen3\">\n<p class=\"prnews_p\">\n                <span class=\"prnews_span\">Jan 13, 2021<\/span>\n              <\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" class=\"prngen4\">\n<p class=\"prnews_p\">\n                <span class=\"prnews_span\">Warrants<\/span>\n              <\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" class=\"prngen2\">\n<p class=\"prnews_p\">\n                <span class=\"prnews_span\">303,250.00<\/span>\n              <\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" class=\"prngen5\">\n<p class=\"prnews_p\">\n                <span class=\"prnews_span\">&#8211;<\/span>\n              <\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" class=\"prngen4\">\n<p class=\"prnews_p\">\n                <span class=\"prnews_span\">Convertible Notes<\/span>\n              <\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" class=\"prngen2\">\n<p class=\"prnews_p\">\n                <span class=\"prnews_span\">1,714,229.31<\/span>\n              <\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" class=\"prngen5\">\n<p class=\"prnews_p\">\n                <span class=\"prnews_span\">&#8211;<\/span>\n              <\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" class=\"prngen4\">\n<p class=\"prnews_p\">\n                <span class=\"prnews_span\">Promissory Notes (Non Convertible)<\/span>\n              <\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" class=\"prngen2\">\n<p class=\"prnews_p\">\n                <span class=\"prnews_span\">812,740.29<\/span>\n              <\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" class=\"prngen2\">\n<p class=\"prnews_p\">\n                <span class=\"prnews_span\">1,522,084.63<\/span>\n              <\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" class=\"prngen3\">\n<p class=\"prnews_p\">\n                <span class=\"prnews_span\">Settlement Agreement<\/span>\n              <\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" class=\"prngen6\">\n<p class=\"prnews_p\">\n                <span class=\"prnews_span\">490,000.00<\/span>\n              <\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" class=\"prngen6\">\n<p class=\"prnews_p\">\n                <span class=\"prnews_span\">210,000.00<\/span>\n              <\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" class=\"prngen4\">\n<p class=\"prnews_p\">\n                <span class=\"prnews_span\">Total<\/span>\n              <\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" class=\"prngen2\">\n<p class=\"prnews_p\">\n                <span class=\"prnews_span\">3,320,219.60<\/span>\n              <\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td nowrap=\"nowrap\" class=\"prngen2\">\n<p class=\"prnews_p\">\n                <span class=\"prnews_span\">1,732,084.63<\/span>\n              <\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table><\/div>\n<p>&#8220;We are on track in our debt reduction strategy, getting a stronger Balance Sheet for our up-listing path,&#8221; commented Mr. Iglesias, iQSTEL, Inc. CEO.<\/p>\n<p>\n        <b>About iQSTEL Inc (Updated):<\/b>\n      <\/p>\n<p>iQSTEL Inc (OTC: IQST) (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.iqstel.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">www.iQSTEL.com<\/a>) is a US-based publicly-listed company offering leading-edge Telecommunication, Technology and Fintech Services for Global Markets, with presence in 13 countries.\u00a0The company provides services to the Telecommunications,\u00a0Financial Services, Liquid Fuel Distribution and Electric Vehicle Industries. iQSTEL has 3 Business Divisions: Telecom, Technology and Fintech, with worldwide B2B and B2C customer relations operating through its subsidiaries: Etelix, SwissLink, QGlobal SMS, SMSDirectos, IoT Labs, itsBchain and Global Money One. The Company has an extensive portfolio of products and services for its clients: SMS, VoIP, 4G &amp; 5G international infrastructure connectivity, Cloud-PBX, OmniChannel Marketing, IoT Smart Gas Platform, IoT Smart Electric Vehicle Platform, Mobile Number Portability Application MNPA (Blockchain), Settlement &amp; Payments Marketplace (Blockchain), Visa Debit Card, Money Remittance, and Pay Mobile Phone Services among others.<\/p>\n<p>\n        <b>About Etelix.com <span class=\"xn-location\">USA<\/span> LLC (iQSTEL&#8217;s Telecom Division):<\/b>\n      <\/p>\n<p>Etelix.com <span class=\"xn-location\">USA<\/span> LLC\u00a0(<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=fXwfsefSwlDeecGDEn5-qcOjoawMCGS-WArncq61dF2l15dfed5Vjq8zOVFtHR8kVfCcS7VWtjn8SiiHgjO_FA==\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">www.etelix.com<\/a>)\u00a0is a wholly owned subsidiary of iQSTEL Inc. Etelix.com <span class=\"xn-location\">USA<\/span>, LLC is a <span class=\"xn-location\">Miami, Florida<\/span>-based international telecom carrier founded in 2008 that provides telecom and technology solutions worldwide, with commercial presence in <span class=\"xn-location\">North America<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Latin America<\/span>, and <span class=\"xn-location\">Europe<\/span>. Enabled by its 214-license granted by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Etelix provides International Long-Distance voice services for Telecommunications Operators (ILD Wholesale), and Submarine Fiber Optic Network capacity for internet (4G and 5G). Etelix was founded in 2008 and has been profitable since inception.<\/p>\n<p>\n        <b>About SwissLink Carrier AG (iQSTEL&#8217;s Telecom Division):<\/b>\n      <\/p>\n<p>SwissLink Carrier AG\u00a0(<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=YFrF22voWNEmTivZzoBKsYa_vV8pAb36ymqr9AeyDDBs6fUu7OwbFaxTuOYG-TvJ3xs24waD8wxU7rhRzAU3mzodDoiiw8TCFa3PBj1Db7ABAk_lbrZtMeTsgYNWKdrK\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">www.swisslink-carrier.com<\/a>)\u00a0is a 51% owned subsidiary of iQSTEL Inc. SwissLink Carrier AG is a <span class=\"xn-location\">Switzerland<\/span> based international Telecommunications Carrier founded in 2015 providing international VoIP connectivity worldwide, with commercial presence in <span class=\"xn-location\">Europe<\/span>, CIS and <span class=\"xn-location\">Latin America<\/span>. SwissLink Carrier AG is a Swiss licensed Operator, having a domestic Interconnect with Swisscom, allowing their international Carrier Customers direct terminations via SwissLink into all Switzerland Fix &amp; Mobile Networks. Since the takeover from Swissphone in <span class=\"xn-chron\">November 2018<\/span> and the rename into SwissLink, they operate on a profitable level.<\/p>\n<p>\n        <b>About QGlobal SMS LLC (iQSTEL&#8217;s Telecom Division):<\/b>\n      <\/p>\n<p>QGlobal SMS LLC\u00a0(<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=ptha76q1ED9z6qLdZWtjq4pguSdB_5UCPeplC18ESl_D0fYhOlIAqEnYcPq4NdB3gIZq5z_B56BCysqyIcVs3Vdcz-QfY4SmhtEERYwaVQ8=\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">www.qglobalsms.com<\/a>)\u00a0is a 51% owned subsidiary of iQSTEL Inc. QGlobal SMS is a <span class=\"xn-location\">USA<\/span> based company and a commercial brand founded in 2020 specialized in international and domestic SMS termination, with emphasis on the Applications to Person (A2P) and Person to Person (P2P) for Wholesale Carrier Market and Corporate Market in US. QGlobal SMS has commercial presence in US, <span class=\"xn-location\">Mexico<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Latin America<\/span>, EMEA (<span class=\"xn-location\">Europe<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Middle East<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Asia<\/span>) and <span class=\"xn-location\">Africa<\/span>, through our SMS service providers based in <span class=\"xn-location\">Austin, TX<\/span> and <span class=\"xn-location\">Miami, FL<\/span> Our Austin-based SMS service provider is specialized in the SMS traffic exchange between US and <span class=\"xn-location\">Mexico<\/span>, and our <span class=\"xn-location\">Miami<\/span>-based SMS service provider is focused in the development of <span class=\"xn-location\">Latin America<\/span> and the rest of the world. QGlobal SMS has robust international interconnection with Tier1 SMS Aggregators, guarantying its customers high quality and low termination rates, over more than 100 countries worldwide.<\/p>\n<p>\n        <b>About Alcyon Cloud SMS S.A.S, Commercial Brand\u00a0<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=XhUaKEuP43NTKXshrDwIAf5GtHftIGhar37hxcDWY1WSzOm5KcQZ2cJ-BSlfL9zS8gP7w55BvQdnbCUrNyDlKOn1yd65T3TQiXbAqzcysWE=\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">SMSDirectos.com<\/a>\u00a0(iQSTEL&#8217;s Telecom Division):<\/b>\n      <\/p>\n<p>Alcyon Cloud SMS S.A.S. (Commercial Brand\u00a0<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=XhUaKEuP43NTKXshrDwIAYgnxGQA-gyUrc8u9xr5AVQA8xmF4YLlTOh3q15DojX7lxahW3PfNuHWVaD4Y9LPgpmiLJwqsKSRDFDR4HuBipM=\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">SMSDirectos.com<\/a>), is a whole subsidiary of QGlobal SMS, a Colombian-based Application and Content Provider. Alcyon Cloud SMS (SMSDirectos.com) is registered with the Secretary of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in <span class=\"xn-location\">Colombia<\/span>, offering services to government, enterprises, small and medium business, as well as end-users. Using SMSDirectos&#8217; existing network, they plan to expand services from SMS to offer omnichannel products and services such as: SMS, Emails, RCS (Rich Communications Services), Social Media Channels (Whats App, Messenger, etc), WebRTC (Web Real-Time Communication), VoIP (IP-PBX, SIP Trunking) ChatBots (Artificial Intelligence Based), SMS to Email, and Email to SMS.<\/p>\n<p>\n        <b>About IoT Labs MX SAPI (iQSTEL&#8217;s Technology Division):<\/b>\n      <\/p>\n<p>IoT Labs MX SAPI\u00a0(<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=EraGEiHJYU01LGBfaIoY6mkcXxxu_7gPQ1V8vtUdC_h44Y4Pkc-fFyXuzoIiEWsVsHoR9TB8wih7MC-xoyn2lA==\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">www.iotlabs.mx<\/a>), a subsidiary of iQSTEL Inc, is an Internet of Things (IoT) Mexican technology development company, creator of the &#8220;IoT Smart Gas&#8221; Platform and Application. The IoT Smart Gas platform\u00a0<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=EraGEiHJYU01LGBfaIoY6n-wAMyaqDlfeMH5TX6RjW-johQApHuzrM-Hmpb9k61Yi4c_UpbOVNT0IGeGvdhfckSuFyI_ve1iSzIqIlqFMF0=\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">www.iotsmartgas.com<\/a>\u00a0consists of an IoT field device installed on the LP gas tank (adaptable to virtually any gas or liquid storage tank) and, thanks to the Internet of Things (IoT) technology via Sigfox or GSM network connectivity, allows remote managed and improved logistic processes of refilling, usage tracking and tank monitoring in real-time by the Smart Gas mobile app. The new GSM tracking feature allows for mobile use including ground, air, and sea tank monitoring.<\/p>\n<p>\n        <b>About itsBchain LLC (iQSTEL&#8217;s Technology Division):<\/b>\n      <\/p>\n<p>itsBchain\u00a0LLC\u00a0(<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=yr_jDEsai_mJLbDkfGrIMFPwfahJ-rDMe7Ecjqme0EOziXpl9iTDTKRzXGUNY06TvduxZciqdFNxo8oAA_kSfO4MAf08vFrjgRnqReD01R8=\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">www.itsBchain.com<\/a>)\u00a0is a 75% owned subsidiary of iQSTEL Inc. itsBchain is a blockchain technology developer and solution provider, with a strong focus on the telecom sector.\u00a0The company is the final stage of development of a series of blockchain solutions aimed at using the blockchain ledger\u00a0and smart contract solutions to enable more efficiency, quickness in execution and fraud-prevention in the telco industry. Specifically, the company is developing a solution that will enable users and carriers to transfer mobile phone numbers with just a few clicks, allowing users and carriers the ability to transfer retail\u00a0users from one mobile carrier to another instantly.\u00a0Additionally, the company is finalizing a carrier-grade marketplace solution to procure payments between carriers for cross-traffic of VoIP, SMS and data realtime as traffic is crossed between carriers.\u00a0This marketplace will allow for instant payment settlement as well as the prevention of fraud between carriers.<\/p>\n<p>\n        <b>About Global Money One Inc (iQSTEL&#8217;s Fintech Division):<\/b>\n      <\/p>\n<p>Global Money One Inc. (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.globalmoneyone.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">www.GlobalMoneyOne.com<\/a>) is a 75% owned subsidiary of iQSTEL Inc. Global Money One Inc is a <span class=\"xn-location\">Miami, Florida<\/span>-based Fin-Tech company that uses a blend of industry expertise, state-of-the-art technology and compliance requirements to create disruptive solutions that deliver control, security and real-time payments and innovative Financial capabilities with reduced cost for consumers, specially to the unbanked, underbanked and underserved segments of today&#8217;s society.\u00a0Our portfolio of services will include a Prepaid VISA MoneyOne Card (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.visamoneyone.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">www.visamoneyone.com<\/a>) expected to enable customers to make purchases in stores and online, withdraw cash at ATMs or receive cash back when using it to make a purchase, recharge prepaid mobile phone service and send money domestically or internationally (+ 40 countries).\u00a0The VISA MoneyOne Card is expected to also facilitate the deposit of funds into bank accounts, Remote Deposit Capture (RDC) by mobile phone, bill payments, rewards, and digital gift cards.\u00a0The VISA MoneyOne is the new and freedom financial world wallet expected launch in early Q2 2021.<\/p>\n<p>Safe Harbor Statement:\u00a0Statements in this news release may be &#8220;forward-looking statements.&#8221; Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements that express our intentions, beliefs, expectations, strategies, predictions or any other statements relating to our future activities or other future events or conditions. These statements are based on current expectations, estimates and projections about our business based, in part, on assumptions made by management. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict. Therefore, actual outcomes and results may, and are likely to, differ materially from what is expressed or forecasted in forward-looking statements due to numerous factors. Any forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this news release and iQSTEL Inc. undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this news release.<\/p>\n<p>Logo &#8211; <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/1308745\/iQSTEL_Logo.jpg\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/1308745\/iQSTEL_Logo.jpg<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\n        <b>iQSTEL Inc.: <br \/><\/b>IR US Phone: +1-646-740-0907<br \/>IR Email: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"mailto:investors@iqstel.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">investors@iqstel.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>iQSTEL Inc. and its subsidiaries:<br \/><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.iqstel.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">www.iqstel.com<\/a>; <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.etelix.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">www.etelix.com<\/a>; <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.qglobalsms.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">www.qglobalsms.com<\/a>; <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.swisslink-carrier.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">www.swisslink-carrier.com<\/a>; <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.smsdirectos.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">www.smsdirectos.com<\/a>; <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.iotlabs.mx\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">www.iotlabs.mx<\/a>; <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.iotsmartgas.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">www.iotsmartgas.com<\/a>; <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.iotsmartev.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">www.iotsmartev.com<\/a>: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.itsbchain.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">www.itsbchain.com<\/a>; <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.globalmoneyone.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">www.globalmoneyone.com<\/a>; <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.visamoneyone.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">www.visamoneyone.com<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\" id=\"DivAssetPlaceHolder2\"><\/div>\n<p id=\"PURL\">\n        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"Cision\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" alt=\"Cision\" src=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/img\/favicon.png?sn=LN49156&amp;sd=2021-01-14\" \/> View original content to download multimedia:<a id=\"PRNURL\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"http:\/\/www.prnewswire.com\/news-releases\/iqst--iqstel-reduces-overall-debt-by-48-in-conjunction-with-convertible-debt-elimination-301208704.html\">http:\/\/www.prnewswire.com\/news-releases\/iqst&#8211;iqstel-reduces-overall-debt-by-48-in-conjunction-with-convertible-debt-elimination-301208704.html<\/a><\/p>\n<p>SOURCE  iQSTEL, Inc.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>    <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/rt.prnewswire.com\/rt.gif?NewsItemId=LN49156&amp;Transmission_Id=202101141214PR_NEWS_USPR_____LN49156&amp;DateId=20210114\" style=\"border:0px;width:1px;height:1px\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>PR Newswire NEW YORK, Jan. 14, 2021 \/PRNewswire\/ &#8212;\u00a0iQSTEL, Inc. (USOTC: IQST) today announced that the company has reduced its overall outstanding debt obligations by 48%, down over $1.5 million from $3.3 million in conjunction with the previously announced elimination of all derivative liabilities including convertible debt and warrants. The company has exchanged all derivative liabilities for standard commercial promissory notes bearing 10% interest reducing its overall debt obligations.\u00a0The balance sheet improvements (see summary below) are intended to enhance the company&#8217;s current efforts to up-list onto a major exchange. Sep 30, 2020 Jan 13, 2021 Warrants 303,250.00 &#8211; Convertible Notes 1,714,229.31 &#8211; Promissory Notes (Non Convertible) 812,740.29 1,522,084.63 Settlement Agreement 490,000.00 210,000.00 Total 3,320,219.60 1,732,084.63 &#8220;We are on track in &hellip; <\/p>\n<p class=\"link-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/iqst-iqstel-reduces-overall-debt-by-48-in-conjunction-with-convertible-debt-elimination\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;IQST &#8211; iQSTEL Reduces Overall Debt By 48% In Conjunction With Convertible Debt Elimination&#8221;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-415224","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.5 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>IQST - iQSTEL Reduces Overall Debt By 48% In Conjunction With Convertible Debt Elimination - Market Newsdesk<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/iqst-iqstel-reduces-overall-debt-by-48-in-conjunction-with-convertible-debt-elimination\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"IQST - iQSTEL Reduces Overall Debt By 48% In Conjunction With Convertible Debt Elimination - Market Newsdesk\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"PR Newswire NEW YORK, Jan. 14, 2021 \/PRNewswire\/ &#8212;\u00a0iQSTEL, Inc. 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