IFC is a leader in the Telecoms, Media, and Technology (TMT) sector in emerging markets across the globe. Since 2010, IFC has committed and mobilized over $6 billion for TMT projects.
We focus on supporting mobile network operators—mainly in challenging and less developed markets where the digital divide hinders development. We also finance digital infrastructure—broadband networks, telecommunications towers, and data centers—critical enablers of the digital economy.
IFC’s financing instruments in this space include a broad range of products—including loans, equity, mobilization, and project finance—all of which benefit from IFC’s substantial industry and structuring expertise.
Learn more about IFC’s priorities in Telecoms, Media and Technology:
Investing in Sustainable Access to Communications
Access to reliable power remains a challenge for telecom operators in many emerging markets. Non-existent to poor grid infrastructure at many tower locations have driven a high dependence on diesel fuel to power such sites, increasing energy costs and carbon footprint for telecom operators.
IFC's new report shines the light on an emerging group of companies called TESCOs (telecom energy services companies), that replace diesel powered solutions with hybrid renewable options to bridge the digital gap and boost the livelihoods of the most underserved and unserved populations.
