Current Spectrum Costs in Mexico
According to updated 2025 data from Mexico’s Comisión Reguladora de Telecomunicaciones (CRT), the cost of radioelectric spectrum in Mexico is currently 7% below the international average.
Future Spectrum Cost Reduction
The CRT anticipates that the cost of radioelectric spectrum will decrease further by 2026, thanks to the approval of the Ley Federal de Derechos. This law is expected to introduce guidelines for providing discounts on spectrum usage rights payment.
Public Consultation and Implementation
The CRT will submit the regulatory provisions for public consultation, enabling operators to pay less for spectrum usage. These provisions are expected to be published in the Diario Oficial de la Federación (Official Gazette of the Federation) this year.
Relevance of the Comisión Reguladora de Telecomunicaciones (CRT)
The Comisión Reguladora de Telecomunicaciones (CRT) is Mexico’s telecommunications regulatory body, responsible for overseeing and regulating the country’s telecommunications sector. Established in 2013 as a result of telecommunications reform, the CRT ensures fair competition, promotes investment, and protects consumer rights in Mexico’s telecom industry.
Impact on Telecommunications in Mexico
The CRT’s actions aim to create a more competitive telecommunications market in Mexico by reducing spectrum costs for operators. This, in turn, is expected to lead to:
- Increased investment in network infrastructure
- Improved and expanded telecommunications services, including broadband and mobile internet
- Greater accessibility to telecommunications for underserved communities
- Enhanced innovation and technological advancements in the sector
Key Questions and Answers
- What is the current status of spectrum costs in Mexico? The cost of radioelectric spectrum in Mexico is currently 7% below the international average, according to updated 2025 data from the CRT.
- How will spectrum costs change by 2026? The CRT anticipates that spectrum costs will decrease further by 2026, thanks to the approval of the Ley Federal de Derechos, which will introduce guidelines for spectrum usage rights discounts.
- What is the role of the Comisión Reguladora de Telecomunicaciones (CRT)? The CRT is Mexico’s telecommunications regulatory body, responsible for overseeing and regulating the country’s telecom sector to ensure fair competition, promote investment, and protect consumer rights.
- What are the expected impacts of reduced spectrum costs? Reduced spectrum costs are expected to lead to increased investment in network infrastructure, improved telecommunications services, greater accessibility for underserved communities, and enhanced innovation and technological advancements in the sector.
