Telecom, Media & Technology

Since 2015, IFC has committed and mobilized over $9.6 billion for TMT projects.

IFC is a first mover in many geographies and sub-sectors and leader in the Telecom, Media, and Technology (TMT) sector in emerging markets. Over the last decade, IFC has committed and mobilized more than $9.6 billion for digital infrastructure projects.

We support mobile network operators, particularly those in challenging and less developed markets where the digital divide is the biggest. We also finance digital infrastructure with a focus on shared infrastructure models such as carrier-neutral, open-access broadband networks, independent tower companies and data centers. These models are examples of the most cost-effective, competition-enabling, and environmentally conscious solutions to the challenge of providing high-quality, affordable connectivity, a foundation of the digital economy. IFC is also developing  two new verticals – media and infratech. In the media sector, IFC supports content production and distribution, and creative digital technologies. In infratech, IFC is exploring opportunities in next-generation digital networks, including those involving IoT and AI-enabled business models as well as satellites and low-carbon and energy-efficient solutions for the telecom sector.

IFC offers a broad range of financing products, including senior and subordinated debt, mezzanine, equity, mobilization of capital from other investors, and sustainability-labelled financing products such as green, social, and sustainability-linked financing (SLF).