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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001104659-19-054869
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	6-K
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		2
CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20191018
FILED AS OF DATE:		20191018
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20191018

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			TELECOM ARGENTINA SA
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000932470
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	TELEPHONE COMMUNICATIONS (NO RADIO TELEPHONE) [4813]
		IRS NUMBER:				000000000
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		6-K
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-13464
		FILM NUMBER:		191157078

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		ALICIA MOREAU DE JUSTO 50
		CITY:			BUENOS AIRES
		STATE:			C1
		ZIP:			C1107AAB
		BUSINESS PHONE:		54-11-4968-4000

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		ALICIA MOREAU DE JUSTO 50
		CITY:			BUENOS AIRES
		STATE:			C1
		ZIP:			C1107AAB

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	TELECOM ARGENTINA STET FRANCE TELECOM SA
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19950809
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<p align="center" style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;text-align:center;"><b><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-weight:bold;">For the month of October&nbsp;2019</font></b></p>
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<p align="center" style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;text-align:center;"><b><font size="5" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:18.0pt;font-weight:bold;">Telecom </font></b><b><font size="5" style="font-size:18.0pt;font-weight:bold;">Argentina S.A.</font></b></p>
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<p align="center" style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;text-align:center;"><b><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-weight:bold;">Alicia Moreau de Justo, No.&nbsp;50, 1107</font></b></p>
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<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;"><a href="a19-20524_1ex99d1.htm#Exhibit99_1_064832" title="Click to goto ">Press   Release dated October&nbsp;18, 2019 announcing Extension of Expiration Date   and Reduction of Minimum Issue Requirement for its Private Exchange Offer for   its Outstanding 6.500% Notes due 2021 and Related Cash Tender Offer.</a></font></p>    </td>   </tr>  </table>
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<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;text-indent:.25in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.</font></p>
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<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">Date: &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;October&nbsp;18,   2019</font></p>    </td>
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<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><b><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-weight:bold;">Telecom Argentina S.A. Announces Extension of Expiration Date and Reduction of Minimum Issue Requirement for its Private Exchange Offer for its Outstanding 6.500% Notes due 2021 and Related Cash Tender Offer.</font></b></p>
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<p style="font-size:10.0pt;margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">October&nbsp;18, 2019 </font>&#151; Buenos Aires, Argentina</p>
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<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;text-indent:.25in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">Telecom Argentina S.A. (&#147;<u>Telecom</u>&#148;) announced that it is amending the terms of its previously announced offer to exchange (the &#147;<u>Exchange Offer</u>&#148;) its outstanding 6.500% notes due 2021 (the &#147;<u>Old Notes</u>&#148;) for new 9.000% notes due 2025 (the &#147;<u>New Notes</u>&#148;) and the related offer to purchase for cash such Old Notes ( the &#147;<u>Cash Tender Offer</u>&#148; and together with the Exchange Offer, the &#147;<u>Offers</u>&#148;) to (i)&nbsp;extend the expiration date for the Offers to 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on October&nbsp;22, 2019 (the &#147;<u>New Expiration Date</u>&#148;) from the previously announced expiration date of 5:00 p.m., New York City Time, on October&nbsp;17, 2019; and (ii)&nbsp;reduce the previously announced minimum issue requirement for the Exchange Offer to U.S.$100,000,000 from U.S.$150,000,000.</font></p>
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<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;text-indent:.25in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">As of 5:00 p.m.&nbsp;on October&nbsp;17, 2019, Telecom had received participation of approximately U.S.$135,389,000 in the aggregate principal amount of Old Notes tendered to date pursuant to the Exchange Offer and approximately U.S.$5,978,000 in the aggregate principal amount of Old Notes tendered to date pursuant to the Cash Tender Offer.&#160; However, Telecom is reviewing and verifying a number of submissions under the Cash Tender Offer that may be rejected at or after the New Expiration Date, at Telecom&#146;s sole discretion, on the basis of a reasonable belief that the relevant Old Notes were tendered by holders who were not Retail Offer Qualified Holders (as defined below).</font></p>
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<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;text-indent:.25in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">The Offers will expire on the New Expiration Date unless otherwise extended by Telecom. Old Notes tendered for purchase or exchange may be validly withdrawn at any time at or prior to 5:00 p.m.&nbsp;(New York City time) on October&nbsp;22, 2019 (such date and time with respect to an Offer, as the same may be extended with respect to such Offer, the &#147;<u>New Withdrawal Date</u>&#148;), but not thereafter, unless extended by Telecom. The Offers are expected to settle on October&nbsp;25, 2019 (such date and time with respect to each Offer, as the same may be extended with respect to such Offer, the &#147;<u>New Settlement Date</u>&#148;).</font></p>
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<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;text-indent:.25in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">All references in the Exchange Offering Documents (as defined below) to April&nbsp;22 shall be deemed amended to refer to April&nbsp;25 and all references to October&nbsp;22 shall be deemed amended to refer to October&nbsp;25.</font></p>
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<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;text-indent:.25in;"><b><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-weight:bold;">Reduction of Minimum Issue Requirement</font></b></p>
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<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;text-indent:.25in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">Telecom has reduced the previously announced minimum issue requirement for the Exchange Offer: Telecom will not complete the Exchange Offer if the aggregate principal amount of New Notes to be issued in the Exchange Offer would be less than U.S.$100,000,000 (the &#147;<u>New Minimum Issue Requirement</u>&#148;).</font></p>
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<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;text-indent:.25in;"><b><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-weight:bold;">Other Terms of the Exchange Offer and the Cash Tender Offer</font></b></p>
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<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;text-indent:.5in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">Except for the New Expiration Date, the New Withdrawal Date, the New Guaranteed Delivery Date (as defined below), the New Settlement Date, and the New Minimum Issue Requirement, all other terms of the Offers remain unchanged. The terms and conditions of the Exchange Offer are described in the offering memorandum dated October&nbsp;9, 2019 (the &#147;<u>Exchange Offering Memorandum</u>&#148;, and together with the related eligibility letter (the &#147;<u>Eligibility Letter</u>&#148;), the related notice of guaranteed delivery and, where applicable, the related Letter of Transmittal (as defined below), the &#147;<u>Exchange Offer Documents</u>&#148;).&#160; The terms and conditions of the Cash Tender Offer are described in the offer to purchase dated October&nbsp;9, 2019 (the &#147;<u>Offer to Purchase</u>&#148; and, together with the related certification instructions letter and notice of guaranteed delivery, the &#147;<u>Cash Tender Offer Documents</u>&#148;).</font></p>
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<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">ISIN No.: US12686NAT28 </font></p>
<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">Common Code No.: 143337260 </font></p>
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<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;text-indent:.25in;"><font size="1" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:8.0pt;">(1)&nbsp;Per U.S.$1,000 principal amount of Telecom&#146;s Old Notes validly tendered and accepted for exchange, subject to any applicable withholding. The Exchange Consideration does not include the payment of accrued and unpaid interest (&#147;<u>Accrued Coupon Payment</u>&#148;). See &#147;Tax Considerations&#151;Certain Argentine Tax Considerations&#148; in the Exchange Offering Memorandum.</font></p>
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<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;text-indent:.25in;"><font size="1" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:8.0pt;">(2)&nbsp;Principal amount of New Notes for each US$1,000 principal amount of Old Notes validly tendered for exchange at or prior to the New Expiration Date or the New Guaranteed Delivery Date (as defined below), pursuant to the guaranteed delivery procedures, and not validly withdrawn prior to the New Withdrawal Date, that Telecom accepts for purchase (the &#147;<u>Exchange Price</u>&#148;), subject to any tax withholdings applicable to Argentine Entity Offerees (as defined in the Offer to Purchase) or to Non-Cooperating Jurisdictions Offerees (as defined in the Offer to Purchase).</font></p>
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<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;text-indent:.25in;"><font size="1" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:8.0pt;">(3)&nbsp;Cash payable in respect of each U.S.$1,000 principal amount of Old Notes validly tendered at or prior to the New Expiration Date (as defined above) or the New Guaranteed Delivery Date (as defined below) pursuant to the guaranteed delivery procedures, and not validly withdrawn prior to the New Withdrawal Date, subject to any tax withholdings applicable to Argentine Entity Offerees or to Non-Cooperating Jurisdictions Offerees.</font></p>
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<p style="font-size:10.0pt;margin:0in 0in .0001pt;text-indent:.25in;"><b><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-weight:bold;">Only holders who have returned, by the New Expiration Date, a duly completed Eligibility Letter certifying that they are (1)</font></b>&nbsp;&#147;<b>qualified institutional buyers</b>&#148; <b>(</b>&#147;<b><u style="font-weight:bold;">QIBs</u></b>&#148;<b>) as defined in Rule&nbsp;144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the</b> &#147;<b><u style="font-weight:bold;">Securities Act</u></b>&#148;<b>), (2)&nbsp;holders of Old Notes other than</b> &#147;<b>U.S. persons</b>&#148; <b>(as defined in Rule&nbsp;902 under the Securities Act) who are located outside of the United States, who are qualified offerees in other jurisdictions other than Argentine Entity Offerees (as defined in the Eligibility Letter), Non-Cooperating Jurisdiction Offerees (as defined in the Eligibility Letter) and Eligible Canadian Holders (as defined in the Eligibility Letter), (3)</b>&nbsp;&#147;<b>non-U.S. persons</b>&#148; <b>who are Argentine Entity Offerees, (4)</b>&nbsp;&#147;<b>non-U.S. persons</b>&#148; <b>who are Non-Cooperating Jurisdictions Offerees, or (5)</b>&nbsp;&#147;<b>non-U.S. persons</b>&#148; <b>who are Eligible Canadian Holders, are authorized to receive the Exchange Offering Memorandum and to participate in the Exchange Offer (such holders,</b> &#147;<b><u style="font-weight:bold;">Eligible Holders</u></b>&#148;<b>);<i> provided that</i> Argentine Entity Offerees and Non-Cooperating Jurisdiction Offerees may not participate in the Exchange Offer unless they also complete, sign and submit a letter of transmittal in the form attached as Annex A to the Offering Memorandum (the</b> &#147;<b><u style="font-weight:bold;">Letter of Transmittal</u></b>&#148;<b>) to the Exchange Agent (as defined below).</b></p>
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<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;text-indent:.5in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">Argentine Entity Offerees and Non-Cooperating Jurisdiction Offerees are subject to certain tax withholdings in respect of interest collected on, and gains or losses resulting from the tendering of the Old Notes.&#160; See &#147;Taxation &#151; Certain Argentine Tax Considerations&#148; in the Exchange Offering Memorandum.</font></p>
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<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;text-indent:.25in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">Upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in the Exchange Offer Documents, Eligible Holders who validly tender and who do not validly withdraw Old Notes at or prior to the New Expiration Date, or at or prior to 5:00 p.m.&nbsp;(New York City time) on the second business day after the New Expiration Date pursuant to guaranteed delivery procedures (the &#147;<u>New Guaranteed Delivery Date</u>&#148;) and whose Old Notes are accepted for exchange by Telecom, will receive the applicable Exchange Consideration, subject to any applicable withholding in the case of Argentine Entity Offerees or to Non-Cooperating Jurisdictions Offerees.</font></p>
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<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;text-indent:.25in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">Telecom&#146;s obligation to accept Old Notes tendered in the Exchange Offer is subject to the satisfaction of certain other conditions set forth in the Exchange Offering Memorandum including (1)&nbsp;certain customary conditions, including that Telecom will not be obligated to consummate the Exchange Offer upon the occurrence of an event or events or the likely occurrence of an event or events that would or might reasonably be expected to prohibit, restrict or delay the consummation of the Exchange Offer or materially impair the contemplated benefits to Telecom of the Exchange Offer, (2)&nbsp;the consummation of the Cash Tender Offer described below (which condition is not waivable) and (3)&nbsp;in the case of Old Notes tendered by Argentine Entity Offerees and Non-Cooperating Jurisdiction Offerees, such holder&#146;s delivery of the Letter of Transmittal. Telecom reserves the right, subject to applicable law, to waive any and all conditions to the Exchange Offer (other than conditions described as non-waivable).</font></p>
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<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;text-indent:.25in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">If and when issued, the New Notes will not be registered under the Securities Act or any state securities laws. Therefore, the New Notes may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act and any applicable state securities laws.</font></p>
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<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;text-indent:.5in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">Global Bondholder Services Corporation is acting as the information agent (the &#147;<u>Information Agent</u>&#148;) and the exchange agent (the &#147;<u>Exchange Agent</u>&#148;) for the Exchange Offer. Questions or requests for assistance related to the Exchange Offer or for additional copies of the Exchange Offer Documents may be directed to Global Bondholder Services Corporation at (866) 470-4500 (toll free) or (212) 430-3774 (collect). You may also contact your broker, dealer, commercial bank, trust company or other nominee for assistance concerning the Exchange Offer. The Exchange Offer Documents can be accessed at the following link: https://gbsc-usa.com/eligibility/telecom.</font></p>
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<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;text-indent:.5in;"><b><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-weight:bold;">Cash Tender Offer</font></b></p>
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<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;text-indent:.5in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">The following table sets forth certain terms of the Cash Tender Offer:</font></p>
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<p align="center" style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt 10.1pt;text-align:center;text-indent:-10.1pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">6.500% Senior Notes due June&nbsp;15, 2021</font></p>    </td>
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<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><i><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-style:italic;">144A Notes</font></i></p>
<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">CUSIP: 12686N AT2 </font></p>
<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">ISIN: US12686NAT28 <br>   Common Code No.: 143337260 </font></p>
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<p style="font-size:10.0pt;margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><i><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-style:italic;">Regulation S Notes</font></i>  </p>
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<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">ISIN USP19157AR03 </font></p>
<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">Common Code No.: 143337278</font></p>    </td>
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<p align="right" style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;text-align:right;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">465,853,000</font></p>    </td>
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<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;text-indent:.5in;"><font size="1" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:8.0pt;">(1)&nbsp;Per U.S.$1,000 principal amount of Telecom&#146;s Old Notes listed on the above table validly tendered and accepted for purchase. The Cash Tender Offer Consideration does not include the Accrued Coupon Payment, and additional amounts, if any, which are payable in cash in addition to the Cash Tender Offer Consideration</font></p>
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<p style="font-size:10.0pt;margin:0in 0in .0001pt;text-indent:.5in;"><b><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-weight:bold;">The following are <u>ineligible</u> to participate in the Cash Tender Offer (each, an</font></b> &#147;<b><u style="font-weight:bold;">Ineligible Holder</u></b>&#148;<b>):</b></p>
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<p style="font-size:10.0pt;margin:0in 0in .0001pt .75in;text-indent:-.25in;"><font size="2" face="Symbol" style="font-size:10.0pt;">&#183;</font><font size="1" style="font-size:3.0pt;">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font><b>QIBs, and</b></p>
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<p style="font-size:10.0pt;margin:0in 0in .0001pt .75in;text-indent:-.25in;"><font size="2" face="Symbol" style="font-size:10.0pt;">&#183;</font><font size="1" style="font-size:3.0pt;">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font><b>any non-U.S. person (as defined in Rule&nbsp;902 under the Securities Act) (a</b> &#147;<b>Reg S Person</b>&#148;<b>) located outside the United States within the meaning of Regulation S under the Securities Act (other than any such persons who are resident in Canada and are not Canadian Qualified Holders (as defined in the Certification Instructions Letters)).</b></p>
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<p style="font-size:10.0pt;margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><b><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-weight:bold;">All <u>other</u> holders of Old Notes are eligible to participate in the Cash Tender Offer (such other holders, the</font></b> &#147;<b><u style="font-weight:bold;">Retail Offer Qualified Holders</u></b>&#148;<b>).&#160; Holders participating in the Cash Tender Offer are required to certify that they are Retail Offer Qualified Holders</b>.</p>
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<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;text-indent:.5in;"><b><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-weight:bold;">Holders eligible to participate in the Exchange Offer are Ineligible Holders and are NOT permitted to participate in the Cash Tender Offer.</font></b></p>
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<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;text-indent:.5in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">Upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in the Cash Tender Offer Documents, Retail Offer Qualified Holders who (i)&nbsp;validly tender and do not validly withdraw Old Notes at or prior to the New Expiration Date or (ii)&nbsp;deliver a properly completed and duly executed notice of guaranteed delivery and all other required documents at or prior to the New Expiration Date and tender their Old Notes at or prior to the New Guaranteed Delivery Date, and whose Old Notes are accepted for purchase by Telecom, will receive the Cash Tender Offer Consideration set forth in the table above. The Cash Tender Offer Consideration will be payable in cash.</font></p>
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<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;text-indent:.5in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">Telecom&#146;s obligation to complete a Cash Tender Offer with respect to the Old Notes is conditioned on the aggregate Tender Consideration payable for all Old Notes validly tendered in the Cash Tender Offer, excluding the Accrued Coupon Payment, not exceeding U.S.$10,000,000 (the &#147;<u>Maximum Consideration</u>&#148; and this condition the &#147;<u>Maximum Consideration Amount</u>&#148;). For purposes of determining whether the Maximum Consideration Condition is satisfied, Telecom will assume that all Old Notes tendered pursuant to the guaranteed delivery procedures set out in the Offer to Purchase will be duly delivered at or prior to the New Guaranteed Delivery Date. Telecom reserves the right, subject to applicable law, to waive the Maximum Consideration Condition; however, there can be no assurance that it will do so.</font></p>
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<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;text-indent:.5in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">Telecom&#146;s obligation to complete a Cash Tender Offer with respect to the Old Notes is subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions set forth in the Offer to Purchase, including the consummation of the Exchange Offer (which condition is not waivable). Telecom reserves the right, subject to applicable law, to waive any and all conditions to the Cash Tender Offer.</font></p>
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<p style="font-size:10.0pt;margin:0in 0in .0001pt;text-indent:.5in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">Global Bondholder Services Corporation is acting </font>as the tender and information agent (the &#147;<u>Tender and Information Agent</u>&#148;) for the Offer.</p>
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<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;text-indent:.5in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">The purpose of the Exchange Offer and concurrent Cash Tender Offer is to reduce indebtedness and extend the maturity of Telecom&#146;s debt obligations associated with the Old Notes.</font></p>
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<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;text-indent:.5in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">Citigroup Global Markets Inc. and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC are acting as dealer managers (the &#147;<u>Dealer Managers</u>&#148;) for the Offers.</font></p>
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<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;text-indent:.5in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">Subject to applicable law, the Offers may be amended, extended or, upon failure of a condition to be satisfied or waived (other than conditions that we have described as non-waivable) prior to the New Expiration Date, or New Settlement Date, as the case may be, terminated. Although we have no present plans or arrangements to do so, we reserve the right to (1)&nbsp;extend, terminate or withdraw either of the Offers at any time and (2)&nbsp;otherwise amend, at any time, the terms of the Offers in any respect, in accordance with applicable law, without extending the New Withdrawal Date. The foregoing rights are in addition to the right to delay acceptance for purchase or exchange of Old Notes tendered pursuant to the Offers or the payment of Old Notes accepted for purchase pursuant to the Exchange Offer or Cash Tender Offer in order to comply with any applicable law, subject to Rule&nbsp;14e-1(c)&nbsp;under the U.S. Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the &#147;<u>Exchange Act</u>&#148;), which requires that Telecom pay the consideration offered or return the deposited Old Notes promptly after termination or withdrawal of the Exchange Offer or Cash Tender Offer.</font></p>
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<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;text-indent:.5in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">We will give Retail Offer Qualified Holders under the Cash Tender Offer and Eligible Holders under the Exchange Offer notice of any amendments and will extend the New Expiration Date if required by applicable law.</font></p>
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<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;text-indent:.5in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">Holders of Old Notes are advised to check with any bank, securities broker or other intermediary through which they hold Old Notes as to when such intermediary would need to receive instructions from a beneficial owner in order for that beneficial owner to be able to participate in, or withdraw their instruction to participate in, the Offers before the deadlines specified in the Exchange Offer Documents and the Cash Tender Offer Documents, as applicable.&#160; The deadlines set by any such intermediary and The Depository Trust Company (&#147;<u>DTC</u>&#148;) for the submission of tender instructions will be earlier than the relevant deadlines specified above.</font></p>
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<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;text-indent:.5in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">This announcement is for informational purposes only. This announcement is not an offer to purchase or exchange or a solicitation of an offer to purchase or exchange any Old Notes. The Exchange Offer is being made solely pursuant to the Exchange Offer Documents and the Cash Tender Offer is being made solely pursuant to the Cash Tender Offer Documents. The Offers are not being made to holders of Old Notes in any jurisdiction in which the making or acceptance thereof would not be in compliance with the securities, blue sky or other laws of such jurisdiction. In any jurisdiction in which the securities laws or blue sky laws require the Offers to be made by a licensed broker or dealer, the Offers will be deemed to be made on behalf of Telecom by the dealer managers for the Offers or one or more registered brokers or dealers that are licensed under the laws of such jurisdiction.</font></p>
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<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;text-indent:.5in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">In relation to each Member State of the European Economic Area, this communication is only addressed to and directed at qualified investors in that Member State within the meaning of Regulation (EU) 2017/1129 (the &#147;<u>Prospectus Regulation</u>.&#148;)</font></p>
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<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;text-indent:.5in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">This announcement is not an invitation nor is it intended to be an inducement to engage in investment activity for the purpose of Section&nbsp;21 of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 of the United Kingdom (the &#147;<u>FSMA.</u>&#148;) This announcement is only being distributed to and is only directed: at (i)&nbsp;persons who are outside the United Kingdom or (ii)&nbsp;investment professionals falling within Article&nbsp;19(5)&nbsp;of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Financial Promotion) Order 2005 (the &#147;<u>Order</u>&#148;) or (iii)&nbsp;high net worth entities, and other persons to whom it may lawfully be communicated, falling within Article&nbsp;49(2)(a)&nbsp;to (d)&nbsp;of the Order (all such persons together being referred to as &#147;relevant persons&#148;). Any New Notes will only be available to, and any invitation, offer or agreement to subscribe, purchase or otherwise acquire such New Notes will be engaged in only with, relevant persons. Any person who is not a relevant person should not act or rely on this announcement or any of its contents.</font></p>
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<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;text-indent:.5in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">This press release contains forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are information of a non-historical nature or which relate to future events and are subject to risks and uncertainties. No assurance can be given that the transactions described herein will be consummated or as to the ultimate terms of any such transactions. Telecom undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information or future events or for any other reason.</font></p>
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<p align="center" style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;text-align:center;"><b><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-weight:bold;">Global Bondholder Services Corporation</font></b></p>
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<p align="center" style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;text-align:center;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">65 Broadway &#151; Suite&nbsp;404</font></p>
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<p align="center" style="font-size:10.0pt;margin:0in 0in .0001pt;text-align:center;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">Attn:</font><font size="1" style="font-size:3.0pt;"> </font>Corporate Actions</p>
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<p align="center" style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;text-align:center;"><b><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-weight:bold;">Global Bondholder Services Corporation</font></b></p>
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<p align="center" style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;text-align:center;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">By facsimile:</font></p>
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<p align="center" style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;text-align:center;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">Confirmation:<br> (212) 430-3774</font></p>
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<p align="center" style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;text-align:center;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">By Mail:<br>   65 Broadway &#151; Suite&nbsp;404<br>   New York, New York 10006</font></p>    </td>
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<p align="center" style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;text-align:center;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">By Hand:<br>   65 Broadway &#151; Suite&nbsp;404<br>   New York, New York 10006</font></p>    </td>   </tr>  </table>
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<p align="center" style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;text-align:center;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">By Regular, Registered   or Certified Mail,<br>   Hand or Overnight Delivery:<br>   Global Bondholder Services Corporation<br>   65 Broadway &#151; Suite&nbsp;404<br>   New York, New York 10006<br>   Attention: Corporate Actions</font></p>    </td>
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<p align="center" style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;text-align:center;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">By Facsimile   Transmission:<br>   (212) 430-3775 (For eligible institutions only)<br>   To confirm receipt of facsimile by telephone:<br>   (212) 430-3774</font></p>    </td>   </tr>
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<p align="center" style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;text-align:center;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">Banks and Brokers call:   (212) 430-3774<br>   Toll-free: (866) 470-4500<br>   International call: 001-212-430-3774</font></p>    </td>   </tr>  </table>
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<p align="center" style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;text-align:center;"><b><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-weight:bold;">Any question regarding the terms of the Offers should be directed to the Dealer Managers.</font></b></p>
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<p align="center" style="font-size:10.0pt;margin:0in 0in .0001pt;text-align:center;"><b><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-weight:bold;">Citigroup   Global Markets Inc.</font></b><br>   388 Greenwich Street, 7<font size="1" style="font-size:6.5pt;position:relative;top:-3.0pt;">th </font>Floor<br>   New York, New York 10013<br>   United States<br>   Attention: Liability Management Group<br>   Call Collect: (212) 723-6106<br>   US Toll-Free: (800) 558-3745</p>    </td>
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<p align="center" style="font-size:10.0pt;margin:0in 0in .0001pt;text-align:center;"><b><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-weight:bold;">J.P.   Morgan Securities LLC</font></b><br>   383 Madison Avenue, 6<font size="1" style="font-size:6.5pt;position:relative;top:-3.0pt;">th</font>&nbsp;Floor<br>   New York, New York 10282<br>   United States<br>   Attention: Latin American Debt Capital Markets<br>   Call Collect: (212) 834-7279<br>   Toll-Free: (866) 846-2874</p>    </td>   </tr>  </table>
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