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Mandatory Cell Phone Registration: Can a minor register a phone line; this is what the CRT says
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Mandatory Cell Phone Registration: Can a minor register a phone line; this is what the CRT says

From El Universal · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Mexico requires mandatory registration of all mobile phone lines by June 30, 2026.
  • Minors cannot legally register phone lines themselves; an adult guardian must complete the process.
  • Failure to register may result in temporary suspension of calls, messages, and data services.

Mexico is enforcing a mandatory registration for all mobile phone lines, with a deadline of June 30, 2026. This initiative aims to curb the anonymous use of phone lines for criminal activities, particularly extortion.

No. According to the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission, minors do not have the legal capacity to contract or register telecommunications services on their own.

— Article TextExplanation of why minors cannot register phone lines.

A key aspect of the new regulation addresses minors. According to the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (CRT), individuals under 18 lack the legal capacity to contract or register telecommunications services independently. Therefore, any mobile line used by a child or adolescent must be legally linked to a responsible adult, such as a parent or legal guardian.

This adult will assume the line's ownership and responsibility before authorities and the telephone operator. The registration process involves providing basic information like the phone number and CURP (unique population registry code), along with a valid official identification. Users must upload photos of their ID and undergo biometric validation via their mobile phone's camera to confirm their identity.

This means that any mobile line used by children or adolescents must be legally linked to a responsible adult. The registration must be carried out by the mother, father, or legal guardian, who will assume the ownership of the line before the authorities and the telephone operator.

— Article TextDetails on adult responsibility for minor's phone lines.

Telephone companies have established various channels, including physical branches and digital platforms, to facilitate the national mobile registration. Upon successful completion, users will receive confirmation that their line is correctly associated with them.

Users will need to access their operator's official portal and provide basic information such as the phone number, CURP, and a valid official identification.

— Article TextSteps for the registration process.

Failure to comply with the registration deadline will lead to the temporary suspension of services, meaning users will lose access to calls, SMS messages, and mobile data. The government emphasizes that this measure is crucial for enhancing the identification of phone line holders and making it more difficult for criminals to operate anonymously.

The authorities have established that the mandatory registration of cell phones must be completed before June 30, 2026.

— Article TextInformation about the registration deadline.
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Originally published by El Universal in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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