(Telecompaper) AT&T has agreed to sell its operations in Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands to Liberty Latin America for USD 1.95 billion in cash, confirming earlier reports. In a statement, the US operator said it expects the deal to close within 6 to 9 months following review by the FCC and the Department of Justice. It added that the sale includes network assets, leases and real estate, 1.1 million mobile subscribers and contracts. A total of 1,300 current AT&T employees will move over to Liberty Latin America at the close of the deal.