The main telecommunications companies in Mexico will apply a definitive suspension of services to certain users during the second half of the year.
The mobile phone companies that operate in national territory have updated their compliance and account maintenance policies. This measure responds to the need to purify the databases and guarantee that active lines comply with the regulatory frameworks in force in the country.
The suspension process It will be executed from July 2026affecting a specific sector of the population that uses prepaid and postpaid services. The suppliers have indicated that the date is not random, but is determined by the federal government.
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Cell phone registration in Mexico: what it is about and the deadline
The Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (CRT) has been clear: the procedure is essential to keep the line active. You have until June 30, 2026 to link your number with your CURP; Otherwise, your mobile service will be restricted in its use.
If July 1, 2026 arrives and you have not registered, your team will go into a partial suspension. In practical terms, this means that you will run out of mobile data to browse or use apps, and you will not be able to make calls or send SMS. The phone will not be unusable, but its use will be limited exclusively to critical functions, such as contacting emergency services or receiving official alerts from authorities. Basically, your daily communication will be interrupted.
It is important to clarify that no economic sanctions will be applied, but the real cost will be the loss of connectivity. Without registration, you will be disconnected from your social networks, mobile banking and instant messaging. This measure is general and applies to everyone in the country, regardless of whether you recharge your balance (prepaid) or have a monthly plan (postpaid).
The central objective is that each number is linked to a holder through its CURP. A point worth highlighting, given the concern of many users, is that biometric data will not be requested. It will not be necessary to provide fingerprints, nor undergo facial or iris scans; The process is strictly limited to validating your official identity.
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Cell phone registration in Mexico: requirements and where to do it
The mandatory registration of cell lines in Mexico (2026) requires linking your number to a certified CURP, valid official identification (INE or passport) and identity validation (selfie for remote procedures). The procedure applies to prepaid and postpaid users, and is carried out in service centers or operator apps/websites.
- Current official identification: INE or passport.
- Certified CURP: Unique Population Registry Code.
- Natural or legal person: The starters should be the ones who link the line.
- Identity validation: For remote check-ins, a selfie (real-time photo) is required to match ID. Infobae +3
Registration Process
- In person: Going to your company’s Customer Service Centers (Telcel, AT&T, Movistar, etc.).
- Digital: Through mobile applications or operators’ websites
