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New Regulation IFT-011-2022 Mandates Alert Message Capabilities for Cell Phones

Published /Mexico

Overview

On September 13th, 2022, the Federal Telecommunications Institute (IFT) approved regulation IFT-011-2022, which establishes the specifications that cell phones and/or smartphones are required to receive alert messages in a timely, unrestricted, accurate, free, and efficient manner.

Technical Provision

The Technical Provision establishes that cell phones and/or smartphones must, at the time of manufacture, have all elements that allow the Cell Broadcast Systems (CBS) to be supported. Furthermore, this capability must be always enabled.

Exemptions

Smartwatches that have a SIM or eSIM and are compatible with CBS will be exempt from complying with this Technical regulation.

Effective Date

This regulation will come into force on March 12th, 2023, that is, 180 days after its publication.

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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