More than half of all mobile phone lines in Mexico remain unregistered with the mandatory CURP identification system [1].
The failure to register millions of users threatens a massive disruption of telecommunications services across the country. If the government proceeds with the mandate, a significant portion of the population could lose mobile connectivity within the next month.
Official data indicates that more than 133 million mobile lines have not yet been linked to a Unique Population Registry Code, known as CURP [2]. This requirement is designed to integrate official government identification with telecommunications services to improve oversight and security [1].
The deadline for users to complete this mandatory registration is June 30, 2026 [2]. Government warnings said that mass disconnections of non-compliant lines could begin in July 2026 [2].
Despite the looming deadline, registration rates remain low. More than 50% of the total lines in the country are currently missing the required documentation [1]. This gap has sparked a national debate regarding the feasibility of the rollout, particularly concerning data security and citizen privacy.
Critics of the measure have raised concerns about how the government will protect the sensitive data linked to these millions of accounts. However, the administration said that the integration is necessary for official identification purposes [1].
Users who have not yet registered are urged to contact their service providers to avoid the risk of service interruption. The government has not yet specified if there will be a grace period beyond the June deadline [2].
“More than 133 million mobile lines have not yet been linked to a Unique Population Registry Code.”
The potential disconnection of over 133 million lines represents a significant risk to Mexico's digital infrastructure and economic activity. Because mobile connectivity is essential for banking, emergency services, and commerce, a mass cutoff would likely create a public health and security crisis, potentially forcing the government to extend the deadline despite the stated security goals of the CURP integration.
