Mexico: Parliament Approves Reform to Eliminate Seven Autonomous Regulatory Bodies
During their session on November the 20th, the Mexican Chamber of Deputies approved a constitutional reform to eliminate seven autonomous bodies, including the National Institute of Transparency (INAI), the Federal Telecommunications Institute (IFT), and the Energy Regulatory Commission (CRE). The responsibilities of these entities will be redistributed to executive branch agencies such as the Secretariat […]
Mexico: Introduces ADYT for Digital Transformation While Postponing Debate on IFT Dissolution
The Mexican government has launched the Digital Transformation and Telecommunications Agency (ADYT) to simplify bureaucratic processes, enhance digital public services, and reduce corruption. The initiative includes a Digitalization and Simplification Law that prioritizes technological autonomy, data intelligence, and public accessibility, with milestones such as digital identity implementation and regulatory simplifications planned through 2025. Meanwhile, the […]
Mexico: Federal Telecommunications Overhaul Proposed IFT Dissolution and Regulatory Shift to Ministry of Infrastructure
Major Restructuring Proposed for Mexico’s Federal Telecommunications Institute (IFT) The Mexican Gaceta Parlamentaria has published a report on a significant constitutional amendment proposal aimed at simplifying Mexico’s government structure. A central focus of this reform is the dissolution of the Federal Telecommunications Institute (IFT), transferring its regulatory functions directly to the Ministry of Infrastructure, Communications, […]
Mexico: IFT Updates Homologation and Labeling Requirements for Telecommunications and Broadcasting Equipment.
On October 2, 2024, the Federal Telecommunications Institute (IFT) published updates to the homologation and labeling requirements for telecommunications and broadcasting products. These updates include expanded options for physical and electronic labeling and address specifically the use of the IFT Seal. Manufacturers of telecom, broadcasting, and related consumer electronics must comply with these new requirements […]
Mexico: Public Consultation on the Draft Agreement for Reclassifying the 64-71 GHz Band as Free Spectrum and Establishing Technical Operating Conditions
The Federal Telecommunications Institute (IFT), recognizing the importance of transparency in the development of new regulations, invites comments, opinions, and contributions from interested parties regarding the draft “Agreement by which the IFT classifies the 64-71 GHz frequency band as unlicensed spectrum and establishes technical operating conditions for the band” (hereinafter, the “Draft”). This proposal is […]
Mexico: IFT outlines a public consultation on guidelines for the use of the IFT seal for homologated devices.
The Instituto Federal de Telecomunicaciones (IFT) has initiated a public consultation process to gather feedback on proposed modifications to the “Lineamientos para uso del Sello IFT” and “Lineamientos para la homologación de productos, equipos, dispositivos o aparatos destinados a telecomunicaciones o radiodifusión.” Both public consultations will run in parallel and aim to reformulate the label […]
Mexico: IFT Officially Publishes a Regulatory Guideline to Implement New Marking Requirements for Certified Products
On December 26th, 2023, the Mexican Regulator for Telecommunications ‘IFT’ published their final guideline for the use of the IFT Seal on approved products, equipment, devices or apparatus intended for telecommunications or broadcasting. With this publication on the Official Gazette, the IFT makes official the implementation of their institutional logo (IFT Mark) as a mandatory […]
Mexico – IFT published a Public Consultation IFT-017-2023 for Radiocommunication Systems that Use Wireless Access – LAN
On December 1st, 2023, the Instituto Federal de Telecomunicaciones (IFT) released the “Technical Provision IFT-017-2023: Radiocommunication systems that use wireless access – Local area radio networks-Radiocommunication equipment that uses the digital modulation technique and that operates in the bands 5150 MHz-5250 MHz, 5250 MHz- 5350 MHz, 5470 MHz-5600 MHz, 5650 MHz-5725 MHz, 5725 MHz-5850 MHz […]
Mexico – IFT published IFT-016-2023 a Public Consultation for Low Power Radio Communication Devices
On December 1st, 2023, the Instituto Federal de Telecomunicaciones (IFT) is seeking comments regarding a new regulation titled “Technical Provision IFT-016-2023 – Low-Power Radiocommunication Devices: Devices Using Frequency Bands in the Range of 30 MHz to 3 GHz – Specifications, Limits, and Test Methods.” The primary objective of this Draft Regulation is to establish technical […]
Mexico – Revised Certification Guidelines and Renewal Criteria – NOM-003-SCFI-2014
Starting August 16th, 2023, the Ministry of Economy’s official letter, DGN.191.01.2023.2199, supersedes the May 22nd, 2018 guideline. This guideline previously allowed a single surveillance procedure for products under “Certification scheme with product monitoring at point of sale or in commercialization” (scheme 9.6.1). However, this allowance is no longer valid. Certificates with pre-August 15th, 2023 follow-up […]