AT&T to Acquire Iusacell in Mexico for $2.5 Billion

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AT&T said Friday that it has entered into an agreement to buy Mexican wireless company Iusacell for $2.5 billion including debt.

The purchase, which AT&T agreed to with Grupo Salinas, will occur once the Mexican diversified group completes its own ongoing acquisition of Iusacell.

AT&T said it intends to expand Iusacell coverage to millions of consumers and businesses in Mexico.

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This article originally appeared on Recode.net.

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