UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 6-K
REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 or
15d-16 UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the month of September, 2004
GRUPO IUSACELL, S.A. de C.V.
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(Translation of registrant's name into English)
Montes Urales 460
Col. Lomas de Chapultepec, Deleg. Miguel Hidalgo
11000, Mexico D.F.
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(Address of principal executive office)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will fill annual reports
under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F: Form 20-F [X] Form 40-F [_]
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the information
contained in this Form is also thereby furnishing the information to the
Commission pursuant to Rule 12g-3-2(b) under the Securities and Exchange Act of
1934. Yes [_] No [X]
Documents Furnished By the Registrant
1. Press Release of the Registrant dated September 24, 2004
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
GRUPO IUSACELL, S.A. DE C.V.
Date: September 24, 2004 /s/ Jose Luis Riera
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Name: Jose Luis Riera
Title: Attorney in fact
/s/ Fernando Cabrera
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Name: Fernando Cabrera
Title: Attorney in fact
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INVESTOR CONTACTS
Jose Luis Riera K.
Chief Financial Officer
5255-5109-5927
J.Victor Ferrer
Finance Manager
5255-5109-5927
vferrer@iusacell.com.mx
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Iusacell Signs Agreement with Lucent Technologies for Expansion of 3G Network
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Mexico, City, September 24, 2004.- Grupo IUSACELL, S.A. de C.V. [BMV and NYSE:
CEL], announces an agreement with Lucent Technologies (NYSE: LU) to expand its
third generation network, 3G CDMA.
With this expansion in coverage and capability, Iusacell will be able to handle
the increased network traffic resulting from both the future growth in its
subscriber base, as well as the increase in data transfer generated by the
introduction of its new "3-G Iusacell" high-speed services, which were announced
last month. This service includes:
o Mobile Internet access
o Download of ringtones and sophisticated games
o Email account access
o Cellular "Chat"
o Sending and receiving of photos and videos
Lucent Technologies will provide software and equipment for the expansion in
coverage and capability in the majority of the regions where Iusacell operates
its 3G CDMA network, which will support increased and improved voice and data
communication services.
In addition, this project includes network updates, a network security platform,
and all related services.
Lucent Worldwide Services (LWS) will be in charge of installing and maintaining
the network.
"We are very excited to be able to work with Iusacell on the new expansion of
their 3G network after successfully completing the launch of the first phase of
this advanced, high-velocity voice and data network," states Osvaldo di Campli,
Lucent's Regional Vice President for Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean.
"This expansion will include the most advanced equipment for mobile networks,
protecting Iusacell's investment by allowing the company to immediately offer
CDMA2000 1X services, and supporting the future evolution of the most advanced
CDMA2000 solutions, such as 1xEV-DO and 1xEV-DV."
"With the expansion of our CDMA 2000 1X network, Iusacell will increase its
advanced data services offerings," said Gustavo Guzman, General Director of
Iusacell. "This expansion allows Iusacell to offer its users Third Generation
services, positioning it as the leading technology cellular company in Mexico.
Iusacell's wide range of 3G services creates value for our clients and improves
their cellular experience, permitting us to continue as one of the best cellular
deals in the market. We currently have entertainment applications, such as
ringtone downloading, sophisticated games, images, news, and the reception of
short videos. There are also new productivity tools such as e-mail, wireless
Internet access, mobile sales devices, cellular "chat", and sending and
receiving photos. This platform will also support voice over IP applications
like PTT, the basis of the system that emulates trunking networks. With this
project, Iusacell strengthens its leadership and client commitment by
consistently offering the best leading edge cellular services."
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About Iusacell
Grupo Iusacell, S.A. de C.V. (Iusacell, NYSE and BMV: CEL) is a wireless
cellular and PCS service provider in Mexico encompassing a total of
approximately 92 million POPs, representing approximately 90% of the country's
total population. Independent of the negotiations towards the restructuring of
its debt, Iusacell reinforces its commitment with customers, employees and
suppliers and guarantees the highest quality standards in its daily operations
offering more and better voice communication and data services through
state-of-the-art technology, such as its new 3G network, throughout all of the
regions in which it operate.
About Lucent Technologies
Lucent Technologies designs and delivers the systems, services and software that
drive next-generation communications networks. Backed by Bell Labs research and
development, Lucent uses its strengths in mobility, optical, software, data and
voice networking technologies, as well as services, to create new
revenue-generating opportunities for its customers, while enabling them to
quickly deploy and better manage their networks. Lucent's customer base includes
communications service providers, governments and enterprises worldwide. For
more information on Lucent Technologies, which has headquarters in Murray Hill,
N.J., USA, visit http://www.lucent.com
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may from time to time contain statements about expected future events and
financial results that are forward-looking and subject to risks and
uncertainties. For those statements, the Company claims the protection of the
safe harbor for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities
Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Discussion of factors that may affect future
results is contained in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.