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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Grupo Iusacell,  S.A. de C.V.  quarterly reports and all other written materials
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.