Announcement by the Mexican Federal Institute of Telecommunications (IFT)
The Mexican Federal Institute of Telecommunications (IFT) has announced that due to the Coronavirus pandemic (force majeure), it has decided to suspend terms and deadlines for matters related to telecommunications and broadcasting from March 23rd to April 19th, with some exceptions for processes that can be carried out electronically.
The intent is to enforce social distancing to avoid the spread of COVID-19 in crowded places, such as the Institute’s facilities.
Exceptions Include:
- Application for registration of tariffs to the public for telecommunications services in the Public Registry of Concessions, through the Electronic System of Registry of Tariffs.
- Electronic request for authorization of rates for telecommunications services for end-users, applicable to the predominant economic agent and economic agents with substantial market power in the telecommunications sector. Application for registration in the Public Registry of Concessions.
- Request for authorization of assignment of geographic and non-geographic numbering rights. Presentation of nonconformities related to the provision of telecommunications services.
- Attention to harmful interferences and other irregularities and disturbances that arise between the systems used for the provision of telecommunications and broadcasting services.
For more information, please contact info@orbiscompliance.com - mailto:info@orbiscompliance.com or (408) 465-7331.
Based on IFT website.