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Originally Posted by pimpporn
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/11/bu.../11forbes.html
From a different article:
Slim is known for his unpretentious lifestyle, eschewing private jets and lavish yachts. For almost 40 years, he has lived in the same simple house in Mexico City?s Lomas de Chapultepec neighbourhood and drives his own ageing Mercedes, accompanied by a convoy of 4x4s carrying his bodyguards.
In recent years, he has turned his attention to his art collection and charitable work, leaving his business increasingly in the hands of his three sons and three daughters.
Sounds like a modest billionaire 
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He owns the Phone company in Mexico and if you want a phone you have to get it from him. Some small options have come around but he is the major carrier. The phone system is total shit and from the 60's. You get x calls in the monthly basic plan and any more than that you pay more for. a 4meg commercial DSL line is 150$ a month and if you are lucky you get 2 megs.
And you have little to no choice. No wonder he makes sooo much.