Claudia Sheinbaum’s government activated a move that promises to change the rules of the game in the fight against crime: a mandatory national registry of mobile lines, starting in 2026.
The idea is simple but ambitious: each cell phone number will be tied to an official identity. The goal? Cut the anonymity that bad guys use to extort and defraud.
“We seek to reduce the anonymous use of cell phones in criminal activities,” said the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission, which has already given approval.
What do you need to register your line?
The process is free and can be done online or in person. The requirements are clear:
- Full name with official identification.
- CURP (or temporary CURP for foreigners).
- For companies, the RFC.
- Biometric validation in digital procedures.
Each person can associate up to 10 lines. No accumulating numbers like they were candy.
The deadline and the consequences
You have until June 30 to complete the process. If you don’t, get ready: your line will be temporarily suspended. No calls, no SMS, no mobile data. So direct.
Exceptions that matter
Not everyone falls into the network. There are exceptions:
- Devices without calling or messaging functions (such as some tablets).
- Institutional lines.
- Cases where the data has already been validated by the companies.
For minors, the guardians will be in charge of registering. A measure that seeks to protect the most vulnerable.
This is not just a bureaucratic procedure. It is a commitment to transparency in a country where anonymity has been the best ally of crime. Will it work? Time will tell, but the government has already put the chips on the table.
