Mexico's mandatory mobile registration surpasses 69 million lines, covers 48% of users

Mexico's mandatory mobile phone line registration has surpassed 69.6 million registered lines, reaching 48% of the total user base, the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (CRT) reported. This represents a significant increase of over 6.6 million registrations in the last 40 days alone, boosting coverage from 43% to 48%.

The registration drive, which threatened to suspend unregistered lines, has seen a notable surge in sign-ups. However, the mandatory process has also led to a slight adjustment in the market, with a reported decrease of 1.7 million active mobile lines in the second quarter of 2026, according to The Competitiveness Intelligence Unit (The CIU).

Despite the reduction in the sheer number of lines, the telecommunications industry in Mexico is showing resilience. Sales reached over 97.5 billion pesos in the second quarter of this year, driven by increased data consumption and a migration towards higher-value plans. The Average Revenue Per User (ARPU) also saw a significant annual increase of 6.4%, reaching 151 pesos per month.

The CIU noted that this transition from a volume-based market to a value-based one is consolidating. Even with regulatory adjustments, the demand for mobile connectivity remains strong, suggesting a positive trajectory for the industry and an anticipated stabilization in the coming quarters.