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COVID-19 Mobility Restrictions Impact Regulatory Processes in Latin America

Published /Mexico

Impact of COVID-19 Restrictions

In order to halt the spread of COVID-19, almost all Latin American governments have imposed restricted mobility for certain hours and reduced working hours in both the public and private sectors. Additionally, many government offices are fully or partially closed.

Regulatory Process Delays

Because of these restrictions, delays will be incurred for type approvals and other regulatory processes for telecommunications and other equipment. In some cases, there is currently no estimated date for the certificate issuance.

Measures by Country

Please find attached a table with the measures taken by each country.

Application revisions in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Peru, and Uruguay have transitioned to home office activities. In-country testing in Argentina and Brazil is on indefinite hold until government restrictions are lifted. Bolivia, Ecuador, El Salvador, Honduras, Panama, and Paraguay are also closed pending further notice. Mexico and Nicaragua currently are maintaining their service levels as normal.

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Mexico Quick Facts

Regulatory AgencyIFT (Instituto Federal de Telecomunicaciones)
Certification TypeMandatory
License ValidityFinal Homologation Certificate: permanent
Application LanguageSpanish
Legal License HolderRequired
In-country Testing RequirementDepending on the product

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