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Mexico mobile registration: Can a line be linked after June 30? Authorities weigh in
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Mexico mobile registration: Can a line be linked after June 30? Authorities weigh in

From El Universal · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Mexico's mandatory mobile phone registration deadline is June 30, 2026, requiring users to link lines to official identification and CURP.
  • The measure aims to reduce mobile-related crime by associating each line with a verified individual.
  • Unregistered lines may face temporary service suspension, including calls, texts, and data, and loss of access to certain digital services.

Mexico is nearing the deadline for its mandatory mobile phone line registration, a government initiative designed to curb crime committed using mobile devices. The registration period, which began on January 9, 2026, concludes on June 30, 2026.

The federal government's plan requires all prepaid and postpaid mobile lines, regardless of the operating company, to be linked to the official identity of the user. This involves providing a CURP (Unique Population Registry Code) and a valid official identification. The measure applies to both individuals and legal entities holding mobile lines.

The deadline established remains fixed for the next June 30, 2026.

— Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (CRT)Reiterating the final date for mandatory mobile line registration.

The Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (CRT), the body overseeing this process, has stated that the deadline will not be extended. Users who fail to complete the registration before June 30, 2026, risk temporary suspension of their mobile services. This suspension could affect calls, SMS messages, mobile data access, and other digital services linked to the phone number.

Lines that are not registered could face a temporary suspension of service upon reaching the deadline.

— Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (CRT)Warning about the consequences of failing to register mobile lines.

Furthermore, unregistered users may lose access to essential digital platforms and applications. These include government services like IMSS Digital, App CDMX, and Llave MX, as well as mobile services like SAT Móvil. Access to account recovery services for platforms such as WhatsApp or Telegram could also be impacted in the event of device loss.

While the CRT emphasizes the importance of completing the registration to avoid service disruptions, it notes that services can be reactivated once the official requirements are met. The initiative underscores Mexico's commitment to enhancing security through digital identification and accountability.

services can be reactivated once the official provision is met, that is, the corresponding registration of the line is completed.

— Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (CRT)Explaining the process for restoring services after registration.
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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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