[{"content":"","date":"1 June 2026","externalUrl":null,"permalink":"/en/posts/","section":"Posts","summary":"","title":"Posts","type":"posts"},{"content":"In light of the widespread information regarding the control and potential blocking of mobile phone lines in Mexico, it is necessary to consult official legal texts to understand the true scope of these measures clearly, objectively, and without alarmism. The legal framework regulating this procedure is found in the Law on Telecommunications and Broadcasting, published in the Official Gazette of the Federation on July 16, 2025. This legislation replaces previous regulations and establishes the current rules for both users and companies in the sector.\nBelow is an analysis of the two fundamental articles governing this provision, explaining complex legal terms in detail to facilitate comprehension.\n1. User Identity Verification (Article 103) # Article 103 of the law establishes that telephone companies have a legal obligation to activate and maintain active only those lines associated with fully identified users. In the legal text, these companies are referred to as * concesionarios* (concessionaires), which are private companies (such as Telcel, Movistar, or AT\u0026amp;T) that hold a government permit or concession to provide a public service.\nTo comply with this provision, the process varies depending on the nature of the user:\nNatural persons (individual citizens): They must present an official identification that includes the Clave Única de Registro de Población (CURP, or Unique Population Registry Code). Legal entities (companies, corporations, or institutions): They must identify themselves using their Registro Federal de Contribuyentes (RFC, or Federal Taxpayer Registry). Foreign individuals: They can verify their identity by providing their full name, country of origin, and a valid passport number. The law includes an important exception to protect the population: lines that have not completed this registration will not be completely cut off from communication, as free access to emergency and citizen service numbers is guaranteed at all times.\n2. Data Safeguarding and Collaboration with Authorities (Article 183) # Article 183 details the technical responsibilities that telephone companies must assume regarding national security and justice within the country\u0026rsquo;s territory. Under this article, telephone companies are obligated to maintain a strict registry of communications for a total period of 24 months.\nThis registry includes specific information such as the subscriber\u0026rsquo;s name, address, the duration, date, and time of calls, as well as the digital location of the geographical positioning of the mobile lines. The law stipulates that, during the first 12 months, the data must be stored in systems that allow for its immediate delivery to * procuración de justicia* (law enforcement and prosecutorial) bodies. This term refers to the authorities responsible for investigating crimes and prosecuting perpetrators, such as attorney generals\u0026rsquo; offices and public prosecutors. For the following 12 months, the information will be kept in a standard electronic storage system.\nAdditionally, this article obligates companies to collaborate in the real-time geographical location of mobile devices. Conceptually, this means obtaining the approximate location of a phone at the exact moment a criminal investigation is being processed.\nTo protect citizens\u0026rsquo; privacy, the law itself determines that it is mandatory to have a written warrant, legally grounded and justified by a competent federal judge, before authorities can request this information or intercept a private communication. It is strictly forbidden to use these safeguarded data for purposes other than those provided by law, and any unauthorized access or manipulation will be penalized by the corresponding authorities.\nOfficial State Source: You can consult, verify, and download the full text of the decree directly from the Chamber of Deputies portal via the official file LMTR.pdf.\n","date":"1 June 2026","externalUrl":null,"permalink":"/en/posts/fundamento-legal-registro-celular-curp/","section":"Posts","summary":"Learn about the actual obligations of users and telephone companies following the publication of the new telecommunications law in July 2025.","title":"Technical Guide: What is the legal basis for registering mobile lines with CURP?","type":"posts"},{"content":" Current regulations stipulate that lines failing to complete the Unique Population Registry Code (CURP) registration by the end of the legal deadline will enter a state of suspension. There is uncertainty regarding exactly which mobile phone functions will stop operating once the June 30, 2026, deadline is reached. Based on the technical guidelines of the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (CRT), we detail the operational landscape below.\nServices that will be restricted # Starting at 00:00 hours on July 1, 2026, operators will proceed with the technical suspension of unidentified lines. This implies the deactivation of the following services:\nOutgoing and Incoming Voice Traffic: Conventional phone calls cannot be made or received. Mobile Data Service: Internet connection through the operator\u0026rsquo;s 4G and 5G networks will be disabled. SMS Messaging: The sending and receiving of short text messages (essential for bank authentication tokens) will be suspended. Operational exceptions (Emergency Services) # Even in a state of suspension, the regulation mandates keeping certain basic functions active for public safety reasons:\nCalls to 911: All devices, with or without registration, will maintain the ability to connect calls to national emergency services. Access to registration portals: Web traffic to the operators\u0026rsquo; microsites dedicated exclusively to line regularization will remain open free of charge (sponsored browsing), allowing the user to complete the delayed process using their own suspended mobile data. Is the phone number lost immediately? # According to the CRT Data Report, lines will not be permanently canceled on the first day. There will be a grace period of 90 calendar days following June 30.\nDuring the grace period: The user can reactivate their same line by linking their CURP at any time. At the end of the grace period: If the line remains unregistered after the 90 days, the number will be released for subsequent reassignment by the operator, and the user will lose ownership of it. ","date":"26 May 2026","externalUrl":null,"permalink":"/en/posts/que-pasa-si-no-registro-celular/","section":"Posts","summary":"Official information on the scope of the phone service suspension and the line recovery mechanisms stipulated by the regulation.","title":"Technical consequences and timelines for mobile service suspension","type":"posts"},{"content":" apagoncelular.com is an independent, citizen-led platform whose sole purpose is to compile, centralize, and clearly display official data regarding the mobile line registration process in Mexico. Our Objective # This website was created to provide an accessible resource for citizens and international visitors. With the approaching deadline set for June 30, 2026, we aim to address two primary informational needs:\nTime Tracking: Providing an accurate countdown toward the deadline established by current regulations for service suspension. Data Visualization: Monitoring the progress of registration nationwide using exclusively public metrics issued by regulatory authorities. Commitment to Neutrality # Neutrality Statement: This website is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or linked to any government agency, telecommunications operator, or political party. Furthermore, it does not promote any ideological, legal, or political stance regarding the constitutionality or appropriateness of the regulation. Our role is strictly informative: we limit ourselves to reflecting the current legal framework and sector statistics as published by the corresponding authorities, allowing each user to form their own criteria.\nTransparency and Sources # We firmly believe in data verification. All numerical data, percentages, and charts displayed on the homepage come from official public documents, primarily from the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (CRT).\nEvery metric includes its respective link to the original source so that any citizen or analyst can validate the information directly.\n","date":"26 May 2026","externalUrl":null,"permalink":"/en/about/","section":"Cellular Blackout Mexico","summary":"Learn about the purpose of our platform: to provide clear statistical data and objective tracking toward Mexico’s mobile registration deadline.","title":"About Us","type":"page"},{"content":" June 30, 2026, is the date established by authorities for the start of the mobile phone line suspension in Mexico for users who have not linked their numbers to their CURP. Information: The deadline set by official regulations is approaching. Lines that remain unregistered at the end of the term will be subject to service suspension. Guide for Foreigners and Visitors 26 May 2026\u0026middot;271 words\u0026middot;2 mins Discover how mobile regulations apply to tourists. Learn the differences between using international roaming (exempt from registration) and acquiring a Mexican SIM (passport required). Time remaining until the deadline # 00 Days\n00 Hours\n00 Minutes\n00 Seconds\nNational Registration Progress # According to the Telecommunications Sector Data Report, there are 144,585,131 active lines in the country. To date, 48,000,000 have been registered.\n33.2% 48 million registered out of 144.5 million in total.\nMarket Share by Operator # To understand how the 144,585,131 active lines are distributed in the country, the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (CRT) details the participation of the main economic groups in its third-quarter report:\n*Note: The \"Others\" category groups 23 additional concessionaire companies in the sector. Official Direct Registration Channels # If you are a local mobile phone user in Mexico, you can link your line with your CURP for free through the verification portals officially enabled by each concessionaire company:\nEconomic Group Commercial Operator Official Verification Link América Móvil Telcel Telcel Registration Portal AT\u0026amp;T AT\u0026amp;T AT\u0026amp;T Registration Portal Telefónica Movistar Movistar Registration Portal Grupo Walmart BAIT BAIT Registration Portal Official Sources # CRT Data Report (Third Quarter 2025) \u0026ldquo;In the third quarter of 2025, telecommunications operators reported 144,585,131 active lines\u0026hellip;\u0026rdquo;\nCRT Press Release (May 13, 2026) \u0026ldquo;The number of registered cellular lines rises to 48 million.\u0026rdquo;\n","date":"26 May 2026","externalUrl":null,"permalink":"/en/","section":"Cellular Blackout Mexico","summary":"Stay informed about the actual status of the CURP-based mobile phone line registration in Mexico. Consult our legal guide, analyze registration progress with updated statistics, and stay up to date on the current regulatory framework to avoid unnecessary blocks on your mobile service.","title":"Cellular Blackout Mexico","type":"page"},{"content":" What is the mobile line linkage? # It is a regulatory measure that requires every mobile phone line in the country to be associated with a natural person or legal entity to combat the use of devices in illicit activities. This obligation is based on the collaboration powers regarding security provided for in the Federal Law of Telecommunications and Broadcasting.\nWill my phone or cell line be blocked? # It is important to make the distinction: the blocking is administrative and network-based, not on the physical device. If a line is not linked, the operator will suspend the service associated with that SIM card. This means you will stop receiving signals for calls, SMS, and mobile data. Your phone, however, will continue to function perfectly as a device: you will be able to use Wi-Fi, take photos, play games, and use all your applications without problems. If you subsequently register your line or insert an active SIM card, your phone will function normally again.\nWhat is the exact law that requires me to register my line with the CURP? # The current legal basis is the Law on Telecommunications and Broadcasting, published in the Official Gazette of the Federation on July 16, 2025. Specifically, the legal foundation is found in two articles:\nArticle 103: Dictates that private telephone companies can only activate and maintain active services for users who present an official ID containing the CURP (for individuals) or the RFC (for companies).\nArticle 183: Obligates telephone companies to preserve a registry with your data (name, address, and lines) and to collaborate with safety and justice authorities if necessary.\nYou can consult the full official text on the official website of the Chamber of Deputies: diputados.gob.mx/LeyesBiblio/pdf/LMTR.pdf\nIs this measure the same as the PANAUT that the Supreme Court canceled? # No. The former National Registry of Mobile Telephony Users (PANAUT) was declared invalid by the Supreme Court of Justice of the Nation (SCJN) in 2022 when it invalidated articles 180 Bis through 180 Septimus of the Federal Law of Telecommunications and Broadcasting. The current measure derives from the new \u0026ldquo;Guidelines for the identification of mobile phone lines\u0026rdquo; approved by the CRT on December 8, 2025, which you can consult in the official CRT statement. Unlike PANAUT, this new regulation in force since January 2026 establishes that information is not handed over to a centralized registry, but is protected by operators under personal data protection standards.\nWhat is the legal basis for collaboration with authorities? # Although the PANAUT articles were invalidated, the current law maintains provisions regarding collaboration with justice. Article 180 of the Federal Law of Telecommunications and Broadcasting establishes the obligation of concessionaires to make the necessary data for official records available to the Institute. Likewise, Articles 189 and 190 of the same document establish the obligation of concessionaires to collaborate with security and justice procurement instances in geolocation and the preservation of data necessary for the investigation of crimes.\nWhat will happen on July 1, 2026, if I do not register my line? # If your line has not been linked, the service will be suspended in accordance with current guidelines. This means you will lose the ability to make calls, send SMS, and navigate via mobile data. Although the line is suspended, by law, calls to 911 must remain active for public security reasons.\nIs my data protected against fraud? # Yes, provided you use official channels. Operators must comply with the Federal Law on Protection of Personal Data. The greatest risk is phishing: never click on SMS links that promise to \u0026ldquo;avoid a cutoff\u0026rdquo; or \u0026ldquo;pay for an extension.\u0026rdquo; Always verify your status directly in your operator\u0026rsquo;s official app or at their physical branch.\nWhat recent legal changes have occurred in telecommunications? # In June 2025, the Senate Plenary approved in general terms the draft decree to issue the Law on Telecommunications and Broadcasting. Among the most notable changes, according to the official Senate statement, is the elimination of the authority to block digital platforms and adjustments to the powers of the Digital Transformation Agency to ensure greater dialogue and avoid censorship. It is essential to closely follow the publication of these provisions in the Official Gazette of the Federation (DOF) to precisely understand how the new standards regarding connectivity and security will be applied.\n","date":"26 May 2026","externalUrl":null,"permalink":"/en/faq/","section":"Cellular Blackout Mexico","summary":"","title":"Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)","type":"page"},{"content":"Due to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Mexico will receive a high volume of international visitors during June and July.\nSince the deadline for the mandatory registration of mobile lines ends on June 30, 2026, it is important for visitors to know how their telecommunications services will operate within the national territory.\nUsers with International Roaming (Foreign Lines) # If you visit Mexico and use the SIM card from your home country (e.g., customers of T-Mobile, AT\u0026amp;T US, Verizon, Vodafone, etc.), your service will operate via International Roaming.\nNo registration required: Foreign lines on roaming are not subject to the linking requirement in Mexico. Uninterrupted service: You can make calls, send messages, and use mobile data according to the international fair use policies of your original provider. Users Acquiring a Local Mexican SIM # If during your stay in Mexico you decide to buy a SIM card from a local operator (Telcel, AT\u0026amp;T Mexico, Movistar, Bait, etc.) to avoid roaming charges, you must comply with the registration regulations.\nRequirements for Foreigners # Official regulations establish exceptions for those who do not have a Unique Population Registry Code (CURP). To activate and maintain a local line, you must provide:\nValid passport from your country of origin. Validation photograph (proof of life) at the time of registration on the operator\u0026rsquo;s portal or in person. Optional: If you have temporary or permanent legal residence, you can use your CURP for foreigners. Important note: Prepaid chips purchased at convenience stores or airports must be registered immediately. As of June 30, 2026, any unregistered local line will be suspended, even if it has a positive balance. ","date":"26 May 2026","externalUrl":null,"permalink":"/en/posts/foreigners/","section":"Posts","summary":"Discover how mobile regulations apply to tourists. Learn the differences between using international roaming (exempt from registration) and acquiring a Mexican SIM (passport required).","title":"Guide for Foreigners and Visitors","type":"posts"},{"content":"Important Notice:\napagoncelular.com is an independent portal for journalistic disclosure, data analysis, and independent time-tracking tools.\nWe want to make the following clear:\nNo official links: We have no official relationship, agreement, or endorsement from the Government of Mexico, the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (CRT), or mobile operators such as Telcel, AT\u0026amp;T, Movistar, or any other Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO). Privacy: This site does not collect, store, or process personal data (CURP, phone numbers, names). We do not perform registration procedures; the link tools redirect exclusively to the official portals of each operator. Accuracy: The information presented is based on public data and official communications. Although we strive to keep the information updated, government and operator policies can change without prior notice. We always recommend verifying any critical information on the official website of your service provider or the CRT platform. Use of this site implies acceptance of this notice.\n","date":"26 May 2026","externalUrl":null,"permalink":"/en/disclaimer/","section":"Cellular Blackout Mexico","summary":"","title":"Legal Notice and Disclaimer","type":"page"},{"content":"","externalUrl":null,"permalink":"/en/authors/","section":"Authors","summary":"","title":"Authors","type":"authors"},{"content":"","externalUrl":null,"permalink":"/en/categories/","section":"Categories","summary":"","title":"Categories","type":"categories"},{"content":"","externalUrl":null,"permalink":"/en/series/","section":"Series","summary":"","title":"Series","type":"series"},{"content":"","externalUrl":null,"permalink":"/en/tags/","section":"Tags","summary":"","title":"Tags","type":"tags"}]