The Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (CRT) of Mexico has officially issued a new framework governing public consultations in the telecommunications and broadcasting sectors. These guidelines, approved unanimously during an extraordinary plenary session on October 23, 2025, aim to ensure that future regulatory proposals are developed through transparent and inclusive stakeholder engagement.
Structured and Inclusive Regulatory Feedback
The new guidelines are rooted in the principles of democratic participation and regulatory transparency outlined in Mexico’s Telecommunications and Broadcasting Law (LMTR). They are designed to formalize how the CRT seeks input from technical experts, users, industry participants, and the general public.
Key components of the guidelines include:
Two distinct types of consultations:
Consultations on draft regulatory proposals, which gather technical and general input before rules are finalized.
Consultations evaluating the impact of existing regulations, triggered when effectiveness issues, disproportionate costs, or unintended effects are identified.
The consultations must be organized by the CRT’s Administrative Units and will last a minimum of 20 days. The timeline, submission procedures, and scope of each consultation will be formally outlined when published.
Annual Consultation Calendar and Gazette Publication
To improve stakeholder preparedness and participation, the CRT will release an Annual Calendar of Public Consultations at the beginning of each year. This will allow citizens, experts, and industry players to anticipate upcoming consultations and plan their involvement.
The guidelines will become effective the day after their official publication in the Official Gazette of the Federation. All public consultations must adhere to the new structure and transparency requirements established therein.
Democratizing Access and Promoting Equity
CRT officials emphasized that the guidelines are a tool to build more inclusive, effective regulation by actively incorporating diverse viewpoints. By enabling broader participation, beyond technical entities to include end-users and general audiences, the CRT reinforces its commitment to equitable and accessible telecommunications governance.
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