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The
company, owned by the family of billionaire Carlos Slim, said
calls made to the United States by prepaid customers on "Amigo
Optimo" and "Optimo Plus" plans would now be charged local
rates. The same would apply when using data in the United
States.
Its remaining prepaid customers, around 12 million at the end of
the second quarter, could also request the change, the company
said.
America Movil is currently facing a regulatory crackdown in
Mexico, where it has 70 percent of the market mobile.
Since the law was passed last year, AT&T <T.N> challenged Slim
by buying two Mexican wireless operators, prompting operators in
both countries to start offering "borderless" call and data
plans.
America Movil said in July it would eliminate roaming charges
from Mexico to the United States for those of its 10.5 million
post-pay customers who opt to pay an extra 50 pesos ($3.16) per
month.
(Reporting by Christine Murray; Editing by Dan Grebler)
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