Mobile phone users in Mexico face the gradual suspension of their service if they do not register their lines with the national regulator [1].
This measure affects thousands of Mexicans [1] and highlights a strict push by the government to ensure all active telecommunications lines comply with current regulatory standards [2].
The Comisión Reguladora de Telecomunicaciones (CRT) is targeting lines that have not been updated according to existing norms [2]. Users are being notified via SMS messages that their lines have expired and will be suspended within 72 hours [1], [2].
While some reports suggest the suspension happens immediately after the deadline, other reports indicate the process is gradual [1]. This discrepancy suggests that the CRT may be phasing out service rather than implementing a simultaneous nationwide shutdown.
The registration requirement has been applied since mid-July 2024 [2]. The regulator said that the lack of registration leads directly to the suspension of the service [2].
Users who receive these warnings must update their registration to avoid losing connectivity. The CRT has not provided a specific number of lines already suspended, but the warning has reached a wide demographic across the entire national territory [1].
“Mobile phone users in Mexico face the gradual suspension of their service if they do not register their lines.”
This regulatory crackdown indicates a broader effort by the Mexican government to eliminate anonymous or improperly registered SIM cards. By enforcing a strict registration window, the CRT aims to increase accountability and transparency within the mobile network, though the short 72-hour warning period creates significant urgency for the general population.
