Introduction to Metrorrey and its Modernization Efforts
Metrorrey, a public decentralized organization under the Nuevo León government, is responsible for the collective transport system in Monterrey and its surrounding areas. As part of its ongoing modernization efforts, Metrorrey sought to enhance its technological and operational capabilities by applying for a radioelectric spectrum concession from the Federal Institute of Telecommunications (IFT).
IFT’s Decision and Spectrum Allocation
The IFT approved Metrorrey’s request for a 15-year public use radioelectric spectrum concession in the UHF band (410-430 MHz). This decision grants Metrorrey a specific bandwidth for its internal communication systems, which will contribute to the organization’s technological and operational modernization.
Benefits of the Spectrum Allocation
The newly allocated spectrum will enable Metrorrey to improve signal coverage with less infrastructure. The increased range and operational efficiency offered by the assigned frequencies will result in cost savings and enhanced connectivity for the Metrorrey transport system.
Concession Details
The IFT’s resolution specifies the frequency pairs (one for transmission and one for reception) within the 415-420/425-430 MHz segment for Metrorrey’s use. The concession also outlines technical specifications and coverage details in its title and annex.
Justification for Metrorrey’s Concession
Metrorrey requested the radioelectric spectrum concession in the 410-420 and 425-430 MHz bands to implement a specialized mobile telecommunications trunking system for lines 4 and 6 of the metro. This system will strengthen control, surveillance, maintenance, and general services in response to Monterrey’s population growth and its surrounding area.
Metrorrey’s Capacity Justification
Metrorrey demonstrated its technical, administrative, and financial capacity to undertake this project. The organization presented a public works contract signed on October 14, 2022, with Mota-Engil México and its partners CRRC (Hong Kong) and CRRC Nanjing Puzhen. These partners will supply the necessary network elements for Metrorrey’s telecommunications system.
Economic Capacity Justification
Metrorrey also proved its economic capacity by publishing Decree 076 in the official newspaper of Nuevo León, which outlines the state’s budget for the 2025 fiscal year. The decree allocates 332 million, 349,791 pesos for various projects, including the telecommunications project in question. However, it remains unclear if this amount is specifically earmarked for the Metrorrey project.
Key Questions and Answers
- What is Metrorrey? Metrorrey is a public decentralized organization responsible for Monterrey’s and its surrounding areas’ collective transport system.
- What did Metrorrey seek from the IFT? Metrorrey sought a radioelectric spectrum concession to modernize its technological and operational capabilities.
- What benefits will Metrorrey gain from the spectrum allocation? Improved signal coverage with less infrastructure, cost savings, and enhanced connectivity for the Metrorrey transport system.
- What justified Metrorrey’s concession request? Metrorrey demonstrated its technical, administrative, and financial capacity to undertake the project.
- How did Metrorrey prove its economic capacity? By publishing the state’s budget for the 2025 fiscal year, which allocated funds for various projects, including the telecommunications project.
