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About América Móvil

América Móvil is the leading provider of wireless services in Latin America. As of March 31, 2014, it had 272.2 million wireless subscribers and 70.7 million fixed revenue generating units in the Americas.

LTE related press releases:

Ericsson maintains leadership in the Magic Quadrant for LTE Infrastructure 2014

Telcel partners with Ericsson for 4G/LTE launch in Mexico

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