Overview
- The CRT says roughly 3 million lines—about 1.9% of Mexico’s 158 million—have been linked nearly two weeks into the mandatory registry.
- Multiple reports describe pre‑deadline limits on some prepaid lines, but AT&T states previously activated lines continue normally until June 30; prepaid users make up about 83% of lines.
- Rules set a consultation portal by February 7 and a June 30 deadline, with service suspended from July 1 except for emergency and operator numbers; postpaid bills continue and lines can be reactivated upon registration within their lifecycle.
- Data‑only and IoT SIMs are exempt, while required enrollment uses CURP, an official photo ID and a proof‑of‑life check, with up to three remote attempts before an in‑person visit is required.
- Regulators warn of scams such as “pre‑registered” chip sales, and the Digital Transformation Agency denies a black market and broad data exposure, as PRI senators propose extending the deadline to two years.