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Mexico may permit foreign control of telcos
20 November 2009
Mexico is considering lifting a 49% limit on foreign ownership of fixed-line phone companies, opening up an opportunity for international investment and challenging Telmex’s dominance
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[Mexico]
[Telmex]
[Telefónica]
[AT&T]
[Verizon]
Comment: If Mexico passes this law, it will be the only North American country to open the door to foreign investment in fixed telecommunications. Both Canada and the US still ban foreign ownership of fixed and mobile operators: T-Mobile USA slipped through the...
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