Introduction of New Regulatory Era for Telecommunications in Mexico
On October 21, the Mexican Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (CRT) held its Plenum installation ceremony and approved operating guidelines, marking the beginning of a new phase in telecommunications regulation. This phase will enable new mechanisms to ensure universal coverage, democratize spectrum access for diverse uses, and protect the country’s orbital resources.
Key Figures and Their Roles
The newly installed CRT Plenum consists of Commissioners Norma Solano Rodríguez (President), Ledénika Mackensie Méndez González, María de las Mercedes Olivares Tresgallo, and Adán Salazar Garibay. Each commissioner brings unique experience and perspectives to strengthen the telecommunications sector and facilitate the implementation of new technologies in both global and national telecommunication and satellite communication systems.
CRT’s Objectives
- Universal Coverage: The CRT aims to guarantee effective social coverage, prioritizing historically marginalized communities such as rural areas, vulnerable sectors, and low-connectivity territories.
- Gender Perspective: The commission will integrate a gender perspective and emphasize children’s interests, ensuring meaningful representation in decision-making processes for the first time in Mexico’s history.
- Technological Advancement: All commissioners will contribute their expertise to foster a more inclusive, equitable, and competitive telecommunications sector, enabling the integration of new technologies in both terrestrial and satellite communication systems.
CRT’s Operating Guidelines
During the first session, the commissioners approved the working guidelines by a majority vote. These guidelines establish the foundations for regular and extraordinary sessions, session development procedures, voting processes, administrative unit integration, and the creation of acts and files to improve regulation and normative application.
CRT Establishment and Legal Framework
The CRT was established on October 17, following President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo’s appointment of Norma Solano Rodríguez as Commissioner President. Prior to this, on October 14, the Senate of the Republic ratified the five commissioners, enabling the implementation of the Telecommunications and Broadcasting Law, published on July 16, 2025.
Key Questions and Answers
- Who is the CRT? The Comisión Reguladora de Telecomunicaciones (CRT) is Mexico’s telecommunications regulatory body, responsible for overseeing and managing the country’s telecom sector.
- Who are the CRT commissioners? The commissioners are Norma Solano Rodríguez (President), Ledénika Mackensie Méndez González, María de las Mercedes Olivares Tresgallo, and Adán Salazar Garibay.
- What are the CRT’s main objectives? The CRT aims to ensure universal coverage, integrate a gender perspective, and promote technological advancements in telecommunications.
- When was the CRT established, and what law does it implement? The CRT was established on October 17, 2025, implementing the Telecommunications and Broadcasting Law, published on July 16, 2025.
