Mexico links 9.6 million mobile lines to registry, acknowledges lag

Mexico has successfully linked 9.6 million mobile phone lines ending in the digit '0' to its national registry, according to Rosa Icela Rodríguez, Secretary of the Interior (Segob). The government is urging the public to continue registering their phone lines, emphasizing that the measure is crucial for the security of all Mexicans.

Rodríguez announced that further updates are expected soon regarding the cancellation of lines ending in '1' that are not registered before the August 31 deadline. "There will be news soon about this topic, but imagine what a job it is that more than 9.6 million lines (are already registered), but it's only with the 0, there's still more to do," she stated during a morning press conference.

Acknowledging that Mexico is "a bit behind" in this mandatory registration process compared to other nations, Rodríguez exhorted the population to complete the registration. She highlighted the collaborative efforts of the Digital Transformation and Telecommunications Agency (ATDT) and the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (CRT) in facilitating the process. The initiative aims to enhance security by ensuring all mobile lines are properly identified.