Mexico: IFT Classifies 64-71 GHz Band as Unlicensed Spectrum
IFT Opens the 64-71 GHz Band as Unlicensed Spectrum The Instituto Federal de Telecomunicaciones (IFT) has announced a significant regulatory update by classifying the 64-71 GHz frequency band as unlicensed spectrum. This move aligns Mexico with international regulatory practices, such as those adopted by the FCC in the United States and ETSI in Europe, making […]
Mexico: IFT’s Annual Operational Calendar for 2025-2026: Key Dates and Compliance Guidelines
The Instituto Federal de Telecomunicaciones (IFT) has officially published its Annual Calendar for Sessions and Administrative Operations for 2025 and early 2026. This document outlines key session dates and work suspension days, providing stakeholders in the telecommunications and broadcasting sectors with important guidance on IFT’s operational schedule. Key Points: Why It Matters: For companies and professionals interacting with the IFT, this calendar provides essential information for […]
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 Updates Conformity Assessment Procedure “PEC” for Telecom and Broadcasting Products
On December 27th, IFT published the adjustment to the PEC (Conformity Assessment Procedure). This is applicable to the Products intended for telecommunications or broadcasting, and connected to a telecommunications network, or using the radioelectric spectrum. These adjustments or new procedures were established as a result of the previous public consultation the Authority ran in April and will enter into force on June 27th, 2022, granting […]
MEXICO: Extension for Comments on Technical Disposition IFT-011-2021 Part 3
IFT has extended the deadline to submit the comments on the draft of the Technical Disposition IFT-011 part 3, which was published back in early October and initially with a deadline until December 2nd to receive comments from the interested parties, but now, the new deadline is until January 13th, 2022. This draft is related […]
MEXICO: Draft Technical Disposition IFT-011-2021 Part 3
On October 4th, IFT published a public consultation along with a Draft of the Technical Disposition IFT-011 part 3. This is related to the technical specifications of mobile terminal equipment that can make use of the radio spectrum or be connected to telecommunications networks, operating in the 700 MHz, 800 MHz, 850 MHz, 1900 MHz, […]
MEXICO: Annual Program for 2022 Frequency Bands Use
On September 10th, IFT issued the Annual Program for the Use and Exploitation of Frequency Bands 2022, to promote the efficient use of the radioelectric spectrum and the introduction of new telecommunications and broadcasting services. Here are the bands related to telecommunications services: -Trunked radio: 415 – 420/425 – 430 MHz (Public service) -Trunked radio: […]
MEXICO: Modification on Technical Disposition IFT-011-2017 Came Into Force August 2021
As previously published by Entirety, the Technical Disposition IFT-011-2017 had a Public Consultation at the end of 2020, to propose the inclusion of the Operator’s parameters for VoLTE function for voice calls in the Technical Disposition. The objective was to ensure that devices operating with 4G have all the components for the automatic establishment of […]
MEXICO: IFT Open Public Consultation Until September 17th for 5850-5925 MHz Band
IFT published on August 19th a consultation to receive comments and suggestions about the use of the 5850-5925 MHz band for intelligent transport systems. The objective is to provide the general public with a national and international context regarding the current use, regulation, and prospective use of the 5850-5925 MHz frequency band, and receive comments, […]
MEXICO: IFT Issues Public Consultation to Discuss The Classification and Use of Frequency Band 5925-7125 MHz
On May 27th 2021, IFT has published a new Public Consult, in order to discuss the classification of frequency band 5925-7125 MHz as free spectrum and its technical conditions. The main objectives of the Public Consult is: a) establish the technical operating conditions of the WAS / RLAN systems that could make use of the […]