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Millicom (Tigo) completes acquisition of Telefónica in Uruguay, strengthening its regional footprint in South America
Millicom (Tigo) completes acquisition of Telefónica in Uruguay, strengthening its regional footprint in South America Luxembourg, October 7, 2025 – Millicom International Cellular S.A. (“Millicom”) today announced that, following final approval from the Government of Uruguay, it has completed the acquisition of 100% of Telefónica Móviles del Uruguay S.A. (Movistar) for an enterprise value of USD 440 million. With this milestone transaction, Millicom officially enters the Uruguayan market, furthe
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