On the morning of October 17, 2025, a momentous change in Mexico's telecommunications sector was made official. The Federal Telecommunications Institute (IFT) ceased to exist and was replaced by the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (CRT).

The announcement was not made by the Executive Branch during its traditional morning press conference, but rather through the government's official websites, which surprised the public.

The new agency will be headed by Norma Solano as commissioner president, along with Tania Villa, María de las Mercedes Olivares Tresgallo, Adán Salazar Garibay, and Ledénika Mackensie Méndez González as commissioners. This decision also repealed the 2014 Broadcasting and Connectivity Law.

Therefore, delays are expected, including:

A 15-business-day suspension applies to most administrative procedures.

A 5-business-day suspension affects approval processes.

During this provisional period, companies should expect . However, previously approved procedures will continue under the supervision of the CRT, ensuring the continuity of essential services.

The CRT launched its official website: https://www.gob.mx/crt

The disappearance of the IFT and the emergence of the CRT represent an institutional shift that redefines telecommunications regulation in Mexico.