AT&T agreed on October 13, 2026 to sell AT&T Mexico to Grupo Televisa and Fintech Holdings for $2 billion in cash. The deal is expected to close in the first quarter of 2027. AT&T says US customers see no change, including when they travel to Mexico. US customers do not need to do anything.
AT&T Mexico sale: the facts
| Carrier | AT&T Mexico (AT&T’s wireless business in Mexico) |
|---|---|
| Network | Its own network in Mexico. AT&T’s US network is not part of the sale |
| Change | Sale to a consortium of Grupo Televisa and Fintech Holdings |
| Price | $2 billion in cash at closing, subject to adjustments, plus contingent benefits |
| Effective date | Expected first quarter of 2027, after Mexican regulatory approval |
| Who is affected | AT&T Mexico’s wireless customers in Mexico. AT&T says US consumer and business customers are not affected |
| Source | AT&T newsroom, October 13, 2026 |
What AT&T announced
AT&T announced the sale from Dallas on October 13, 2026. The buyers are Grupo Televisa and Fintech Holdings. Quartz, citing Bloomberg, reports that each buyer will hold 50% of the purchasing consortium.
AT&T will receive $2 billion in cash at closing. The amount is subject to adjustments. AT&T also lists “additional contractual and contingent benefits.” The deal needs approval from regulators in Mexico. AT&T expects it to close in the first quarter of 2027.
Until then, AT&T will report AT&T Mexico as held for sale. Its CEO, John Stankey, said the move lets AT&T focus spending on fiber and wireless networks in the US.
AT&T entered Mexico in 2014 and 2015 by buying Nextel Mexico and Iusacell. Fierce Network reports that AT&T has invested more than $10 billion there since 2014. AT&T Mexico is the country’s second-largest wireless carrier, behind Telcel.
Subscriber counts differ by source. Fierce Network reports 23.4 million mobile subscribers. Quartz reports about 24.7 million as of December 31, 2025. AT&T’s announcement does not give a number.
What changes for US AT&T customers
AT&T says nothing changes. Its announcement states: “AT&T expects there will be no changes to the experience U.S. consumer and enterprise customers enjoy today.” Its FAQ says: “There are no impacts to your service related to this announcement.” That includes US customers who travel to Mexico.
Your AT&T account number, your number transfer PIN and your plan stay the same.
What to do now
If you have AT&T service in the US
- Do nothing. Your service and your account are not changing.
- Before you travel to Mexico, check whether your plan includes Mexico use. Look at your plan details in the myAT&T app. Mexico use was not changed by this announcement.
- If you plan to switch carriers anyway, get your account number and transfer PIN first. Postpaid steps are on AT&T Postpaid Account Number & PIN. Prepaid steps are on AT&T Prepaid. AT&T Prepaid accounts do not use a Number Transfer PIN. The new carrier asks for your 4-digit account PIN instead.
- If your new carrier rejects the port, use Port Out Rejected to find the cause. Or look up any carrier’s steps on the port-out tool.
If you have AT&T Mexico service
AT&T’s announcement does not say what will change for AT&T Mexico customers or the brand after closing. Until the sale closes, AT&T still owns the business. BestCellular.com covers US phone numbers. A Mexican phone number is ported under Mexico’s rules, not the US process on this site.
AT&T Mexico sale FAQ
Who owns AT&T Mexico now?
AT&T still owns AT&T Mexico. It agreed on October 13, 2026 to sell the business to Grupo Televisa and Fintech Holdings. Ownership changes when the deal closes, expected in the first quarter of 2027.
Does the AT&T Mexico sale affect my US AT&T plan?
No. AT&T says there are no changes to the experience of US consumer or business customers. Your plan, account number and transfer PIN stay the same.
Will my AT&T phone still work in Mexico?
AT&T says customers traveling to Mexico from the US see no impact from this announcement. Whether your plan includes Mexico use depends on your plan, so check your plan details before you travel.
How much did AT&T sell AT&T Mexico for?
$2 billion in cash at closing, subject to adjustments, plus contingent benefits, according to AT&T.
Do I need a new account number or transfer PIN?
No. The sale covers AT&T’s business in Mexico, not US accounts. If you want to leave AT&T, see AT&T Postpaid for how to get both.
Verified October 16, 2026. BestCellular.com is an independent reference site operated by Assertive Holdings, LLC. It is not a wireless carrier and does not sell service. AT&T is a trademark of its owner.
Sources
- AT&T, “AT&T to Sell AT&T Mexico to Grupo Televisa and Fintech Holdings,” October 13, 2026 (primary source): about.att.com
- Fierce Network, “AT&T sells Mexico wireless biz to Grupo Televisa and Fintech Holdings for $2B,” October 14, 2026: fierce-network.com
- Quartz, “AT&T selling Mexico wireless unit for $2 billion,” October 14, 2026: qz.com