Overview
- Altán Redes, which runs Mexico’s state‑backed wholesale mobile network, said Tuesday it will let virtual carriers with active stores link lines in person without the face‑scan “liveness” check.
- The company asked operators to opt in by Wednesday, April 29 so it can enable new URLs and adjust its platforms for this in‑store process.
- The option applies only to operators on Altán that have physical service counters, which lets brands like BAIT at Walmart complete the link with an official ID that shows the CURP.
- Digital‑first virtual carriers must keep biometric steps for remote sign‑ups, and experts note Telcel and AT&T already had in‑center waivers, a split they say could trigger equal‑treatment challenges.
- Progress is far behind target with 30.2 million lines linked as of April 19, and meeting the June 30 cutoff would take about 1.9 million registrations each day, with unlinked numbers at risk of suspension from July 1.