Mexico Updates Cell Broadcast Requirements
Mexico has introduced updated Mexico Cell Broadcast requirements under the amendment to Technical Provision IFT-011-2022, Part 3. Published in the Diario Oficial de la Federación (DOF) on August 28, 2026, the amendment entered into force on October 27, 2026. The updated framework establishes technical and functional requirements for mobile phones and smartphones supporting Cell Broadcast […]
Mexico Expands NOM-221 Import Compliance
Mexico has amended Annex 2.4.1 of the General Rules and Criteria on Foreign Trade. The amendment expands the tariff classifications linked to NOM compliance for certain telecommunications products at the point of entry. This change is especially relevant for Mexico NOM-221 compliance. It covers products within the scope of NOM-221-SCFI-2017 and NOM-221/2-SCFI-2018. Annex 2.4.1 lists […]
Mexico Dissolves IFT as CRT Takes Over Telecom Regulation
New Mexico Telecom Regulator: CRT As of October 17, 2025, Mexico officially ended operations of the Federal Telecommunications Institute (IFT). The Comisión Reguladora de Telecomunicaciones (CRT) has now taken over all responsibilities for regulating the telecommunications and broadcasting sectors. This structural change comes under the 2025 Telecommunications and Broadcasting Law, which redefines federal oversight of […]
Mexico: Senate Confirms CRT Commissioners
Mexico’s Senate Confirms CRT Commissioners, Launching New Telecom Era Mexico’s regulatory landscape for telecommunications has entered a new chapter. On October 14, 2025, the Senate officially ratified the five members of the Comisión Reguladora de Telecomunicaciones (CRT), fulfilling a pivotal step in implementing the 2025 Telecommunications and Broadcasting Law. This law replaces the now-defunct Instituto […]
Mexico Telecom Law Reshapes Certification and Market Access
Mexico’s Telecom Sector Sees Major Overhaul with New Law On July 16, 2025, the new Mexico Telecom Law was officially published as the Ley en Materia de Telecomunicaciones y Radiodifusión in the Diario Oficial de la Federación, replacing the former Ley Federal de Telecomunicaciones y Radiodifusión (LFTR). This significant update to the regulatory framework introduces […]
Mexico Telecom Law Advances With Key Compliance Changes
Mexico Telecom Law Update: Key Changes and Transition Plan The new Mexico Telecom Law introduces sweeping reforms to modernize the country’s telecommunications framework, with careful provisions to ensure smooth implementation. Through close collaboration between the existing Federal Institute of Telecommunications (IFT) and newly created Telecom Regulatory Commission (CRT), the legislation maintains regulatory continuity while minimizing […]
Mexico: IFT-017-2023 New Wireless Regulation
Mexico’s IFT-017-2023: New Wireless Communication Standards Mexico’s Federal Telecommunications Institute (IFT) has officially published Disposición Técnica IFT-017-2023, a new technical standard regulating wireless communication systems. This long-awaited update ensures compliance for devices operating in specific frequency bands across the country. Key Frequency Bands Regulated The new standard applies to wireless communication systems in the following […]
Mexico: Updates Low-Power Device Standards
Mexico Introduces IFT-016-2024 for Low-Power Devices The Instituto Federal de Telecomunicaciones (IFT) has introduced IFT-016-2024, a new technical regulation that defines specifications, limits, and testing procedures for low-power radio communication devices operating within 30 MHz to 3 GHz. What Does IFT-016-2024 Cover? This regulation applies to various low-power devices, including: By establishing operational limits, emission […]
Mexico: IFT’s Annual Operational Calendar for 2025-2026: Key Dates and Compliance Guidelines
The Instituto Federal de Telecomunicaciones (IFT) has officially published its Annual Calendar for Sessions and Administrative Operations for 2025 and early 2026. This document outlines key session dates and work suspension days, providing stakeholders in the telecommunications and broadcasting sectors with important guidance on IFT’s operational schedule. Key Points: Why It Matters: For companies and professionals interacting with the IFT, this calendar provides essential information for […]
Mexico: IFT outlines a public consultation on guidelines for the use of the IFT seal for homologated devices.
The Instituto Federal de Telecomunicaciones (IFT) has initiated a public consultation process to gather feedback on proposed modifications to the “Lineamientos para uso del Sello IFT” and “Lineamientos para la homologación de productos, equipos, dispositivos o aparatos destinados a telecomunicaciones o radiodifusión.” Both public consultations will run in parallel and aim to reformulate the label […]