Iusacell - Mexico

Iusacell (Mexico) uses 2 GSM bands and 2 UMTS bands. Find out if your unlocked phone or mobile device will work with Iusacell (Mexico). See the tables below for details.

Iusacell Mexico, now known as AT&T Mexico, is a significant mobile network operator in Mexico. Here are some key points about its history and services:

1. History and Acquisition:

   • Iusacell was a leading independent communications company in Mexico, providing cellular services in four of Mexico's nine regions.
   • In 2014, AT&T announced the acquisition of Iusacell for $2.5 billion, including debt, from Grupo Salinas. The acquisition was completed on January 16, 2015.

2. Services and Coverage:

   • AT&T Mexico offers a wide range of services including cellular, local and long-distance telephony, messaging services, mobile television, and wireless broadband.
   • The company's mobile network covers about 90% of Mexico, serving 13% of the Mexican wireless market. It is the third-largest wireless carrier in Mexico with 21.603 million subscribers as of December 2022.

3. Technological Advancements:

   • Iusacell introduced third-generation (3G) digital wireless services to Mexico, providing users with access to a wide range of telecommunications services and multimedia applications.
   • In 2010, Iusacell launched its HSPA+ network, branded as "4G," offering speeds up to 21 Mbit/s.
   • In 2021, AT&T Mexico announced plans to launch its 5G NR network using its 2.5 GHz spectrum, making it the first mobile network operator in Mexico to build out an NR network.

4. Merger with Nextel:

   • In November 2014, AT&T also acquired Nextel Mexico for $1.875 billion, excluding financial debts. The acquisition was completed on April 30, 2015.

5. Investments and Expansion:

   • After the acquisition, AT&T invested an additional $3 billion in Mexico through 2018 to expand its high-speed mobile broadband coverage to 100 million people. The company now holds the largest amount of spectrum in the country.

Overall, Iusacell Mexico, now part of AT&T, has played a significant role in advancing telecommunications in Mexico, offering a variety of services and investing heavily in network expansion and technological upgrades.

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