It’s Official: the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission enters into operation
On Thursday, October 16, 2025, President Claudia Sheinbaum appointed Norma Solano Rodríguez as the first Chairwoman of the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (the “Commission”), thereby officially establishing its Plenary. In accordance with the transitory articles of the Law on Telecommunications and Broadcasting, the following day —Friday, October 17, 2025— the Federal Telecommunications and Broadcasting Law was […]
Publication of the Sectoral Program of the Digital Transformation and Telecommunications Agency 2025–2030
On September 19, 2025, the Decree approving the Sectoral Program of the Digital Transformation and Telecommunications Agency 2025–2030 (the “Sectoral Program”) was published in the Official Gazette of the Federation (in Spanish, “DOF”). The Sectoral Program will enter into force on September 20, 2025, and is aligned with the National Development Plan 2025–2030, as well […]
Amendments to the Internal Rules of the Digital Transformation and Telecommunications Agency: New Concerns for the Sector?
On September 3, 2025, the Decree amending, adding, and repealing various provisions of the Internal Rules of the Digital Transformation and Telecommunications Agency (the “Amendment”) was published in the Official Gazette of the Federation (in Spanish, “DOF”). The Amendment entered into force on September 4, 2025 and, although at first glance it may appear to […]
Analysis of the Telecommunications and Broadcasting Law: Increase in User Rights and Concessionaire Obligations
On April 23, 2025, President-elect Claudia Sheinbaum submitted to the Senate of the Republic the draft decree issuing the Telecommunications and Broadcasting Law and repealing the Federal Telecommunications and Broadcasting Law (the “Decree Bill”). The Decree Bill was subject to various criticisms, mainly due to: (i) the appointment of the Digital Transformation and Telecommunications Agency […]
International Transaction of the Year || SES acquires Intelsat in a USD $3.1 Billion Deal
We are proud to have advised Intelsat in its acquisition by SES, a global transaction valued at USD $3.1 billion, marking a key milestone in the satellite and telecommunications industry. Acedo Santamarina, S.C. was part of the team that represented Intelsat before Mexican antitrust authority in telecommunications and broadcasting sector, obtaining an unconditional clearance that […]
It’s official: New Law on Telecommunications and Broadcasting
On July 16, 2025, after months of speculation and debate, the Decree enacting the Law on Telecommunications and Broadcasting (the “New Law”) was finally published in the Federal Official Gazette (“DOF”). This New Law repeals the current Federal Telecommunications and Broadcasting Law (“LFTR”). The New Law originates from the Reform on Organizational Simplification, published in the […]
Constitutional Controversy: Taxation in the Telecommunications Sector
In last weeks, several resolutions issued by the Plenary of the Supreme Court of Justice of the Nation (“SCJN”) have been published in the Federal Official Gazette in connection with Constitutional Controversies brought against local regulations enacted by various municipalities in the state of Coahuila de Zaragoza. In all cases, the SCJN held that municipal […]
New Action Protocol for Emergency or Disaster Situations
On February 19, 2025, the agreement by which the Plenary of the Federal Telecommunications Institute (“IFT”) approved the IFT Action Protocol for Emergency or Disaster Situations (“Action Protocol”) was published in the Official Gazette of the Federation. This agreement will become effective on February 20, 2025, and can be accessed through the IFT’s official website. The […]
New obligations in case of MVNOs ceasing operations
On February 11, 2025, the Federal Telecommunications Institute (“IFT”) approved modifications to the Guidelines for the Commercialization of Mobile Services by Mobile Virtual Network Operators (the “Modifications”). These Modifications aim to ensure service continuity for users if an MVNO ceases operations, particularly after the dynamic changes in the Mexican MVNO market and the exit of […]
Amendment to the “General Rules that establish the terms and requirements for the granting of authorizations in telecommunications matters as set forth in the Federal Telecommunications and Broadcasting Law”.
On November 4, 2024, the Agreement through which the Plenary of the Federal Telecommunications Institute amends the “General Rules that establish the terms and requirements for the granting of authorizations in telecommunications matters as set forth in the Federal Telecommunications and Broadcasting Law” (the “Rules”) was published in the Mexican Federal Official Gazette. Following the […]