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How many customers does Telmex have?
TELMEX reaches 7.4 million broadband access customers and sales of 2.8 million computers. Internet access of 20 Mbps is offered. The fiber optic network extends to 112,570 kilometers. Lines in service are 15.6 million and there are 388 TELMEX stores in the country.
How big is Telmex?
Telmex owns 90 percent of the telephone lines in Mexico City and 80 percent of the lines in the country. Telmex is a wholly owned subsidiary of América Móvil….Telmex.
| Number of employees | 52,346 (2010) |
| Parent | América Móvil |
| Website | www.telmex.com |
What services does Telmex?
Telmex provides fixed-line telephony services, including long-distance and international calling and Internet access services.
Is Telcel a monopoly?
The Federal Telecommunications Institute (FTI) of Mexico has taken a tough stance on three monopolies in the telecommunications and TV industries sector. Phone companies Telcel and Telmex, and Mexican TV firm Televisa were told to open up the industries to competition from foreign and domestic competitors.
Who owns America Movil?
Carso Global Telecom
América Móvil/Parent organizations
Does Telmex work in USA?
The Company offers wide range of communication services, data transmission, video, internet access, and integrated telecommunications solutions. Telmex USA serves customers worldwide.
Is Mexico a monopoly?
To complicate matters, the Mexican government runs two of the country’s largest monopolies, both of which are constitutionally mandated. Pemex, the state-owned petroleum company and one of the world’s top petroleum producers, controls all of the country’s oil and gas exploration, drilling, transportation and sales.
Who is richest in Mexico?
Carlos Slim
The wealthiest person in Mexico is Carlos Slim, who made his $62 billion fortune in telecommunications. Others made their fortunes in mining, technology, or other infrastructure.
Is Claro a Telcel?
About us. In Latin America, América Móvil operates under the brands: Telmex, Telcel and Claro, while in Central and Easter Europe under de A1 brand. América Móvil is a global connectivity, communication and Information Technology solutions company.
In November 2006, an American embassy cable released via WikiLeaks listed Telcel among “Mexico’s monopolists”, with a market share of 80% of cellular service. Telmex was listed with a market share of 95% share of landlines. This section needs expansion.
How many subscribers does Telcel have in Mexico?
According to Cofetel (Comision Federal de Telecomunicaciones—Mexico’s Federal Telecommunications Commission), as of July 2008, Telcel’s subscribers represented an estimated 77.2% share of the Mexican wireless market. In August 2011, Telcel reported it has 66.9 million cellular subscribers.
Who is the largest telephone company in Mexico?
Telmex is still the dominant fixed-line phone carrier in Mexico. In addition to traditional fixed-line telephone service, Telmex offers Internet access through their Infinitum brand of Wi-Fi networks, data, hosted services and IT services. Telmex owns 90 percent of the telephone lines in Mexico City and 80 percent of the lines in the country.
When was America Movil spun off from Telmex?
In 2000, Telmex spun off their mobile unit, creating América Móvil, which controls Radio Móvil Dipsa and was free to develop its own business as an independent entity. It started with 80% of the mobile market. In 2010, America Móvil (an independent company from its former parent company, Telmex) bought 60% of Telmex, paying over 23 billion dollars.