Home / Mexico has officially published a new Telecommunications and Broadcasting Law in the Diario Oficial de la Federación (Official Gazette of the Federation) on July 16, 2025, formally establishing the legal framework for dissolving IFETEL and creating the new Digital Transformation and Telecommunications Agency (ATDT). This decree represents an official reaffirmation that the Mexican…
Home / On June 4, 2025, Mexico’s Federal Telecommunications Institute (IFT) officially approved the postponement of the effective date for the “Guidelines for the Use of the IFT Seal” until July 1, 2027. This decision comes in light of the impending dissolution of the IFT itself, following the constitutional reforms published on December 20, 2024,…
Home / The Ministry of Energy of Mexico, through the National Commission for the Efficient Use of Energy (CONUEE), has published NOM-014-ENER-2025. This official standard updates energy efficiency requirements for single-phase, induction, squirrel-cage, air-cooled alternating current electric motors with rated power from 0.180 kW to 2.238 kW. The standard replaces NOM-014-ENER-2004 and is a key…
Home / Mexico’s Federal Telecommunications Institute (IFT) has opened a public consultation on a proposed adjustment to the effective date of its seal guidelines for approved telecom and broadcasting products. The IFT is encouraging feedback from manufacturers, importers, distributors, and other interested parties to ensure the updated regulation reflects the needs of the industry and…
Mexico’s Federal Telecommunications Institute (IFT) has modified the Annual Program for the Use and Exploitation of Frequency Bands for 2025. This adjustment reflects the country’s evolving telecommunications and broadcasting landscape and aims to promote competition, ensure efficient spectrum use, and enhance public access to information services. These modifications are being implemented as part of broader…
The Federal Telecommunications Institute (IFT) of Mexico has issued Technical Provision IFT-016-2024, which establishes new technical specifications for low-power radiocommunication devices that operate within the 30 MHz to 3 GHz frequency range. This provision aims to regulate devices that utilize radio spectrum frequencies for various applications, including digital communication, wireless microphones, hearing assistance devices, and…
The Federal Telecommunications Institute (IFT) in Mexico has introduced Technical Provision IFT-017-2023, a new set of regulations aimed at establishing technical standards for radiocommunication systems using wireless access in local area radio networks (LARNs). This provision focuses on products and equipment that utilize digital modulation techniques and operate in specific frequency bands designated for free…
The Federal Telecommunications Institute (IFT) has approved the classification of the 64–71 GHz frequency band as free spectrum, adding to the previously classified 57–64 GHz band. This decision provides an additional 7 GHz of contiguous free spectrum, supporting new technologies and devices without requiring concessions or authorization. Important Benefits and Applications This expanded spectrum enables…
On November 28, 2024, Mexico’s General Congress approved a decree to dissolve the Instituto Federal de Telecomunicaciones (IFETEL), the country’s telecommunications regulator, and replace it with the Agencia de Transformación Digital y Telecomunicaciones (Agency for Digital Transformation and Telecommunications). Transition and Responsibilities of the New Agency The new Agency will officially begin operations on January…
Mexico, the 15th largest economy in the world with a GDP of approximately $1.26 trillion in 2023, presents a significant opportunity for manufacturers seeking market entry. Its dynamic economic landscape offers a range of benefits for certifying products, but navigating the regulatory framework can be challenging. Mexico’s certification process is complex, involving rigorous standards enforced…
Mexico’s Federal Telecommunications Institute (IFT) has introduced significant modifications to its homologation guidelines, impacting products in the telecommunications and broadcasting industries. These changes focus on improving labeling requirements for approved devices, providing a clearer way for consumers to recognize compliant products. IFT Seal Implementation Starting July 1, 2025, a new IFT Seal will be mandatory…
The Federal Telecommunications Institute (IFETEL) in Mexico will be suspending its activities for two weeks in July and another two weeks in December this year. During these periods, no certificates will be issued, and no reviews will be performed, which means a delay of two weeks on top of the standard lead times for any…
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