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CFE, Michoacán Set February Start for 237,000 Free SIMs as 2026 Electrification Push Advances

Officials finalized timelines and eligibility rules, signaling a coordinated CFE drive to pair connectivity with universal electrification in Michoacán.

Overview

  • Distribution of the free mobile data SIMs begins in February 2026 through local modules, with allocation subject to availability and field criteria.
  • Eligibility for the SIMs requires enrollment in a Bienestar program, status as a minor or older adult, official ID or CURP, proof of address, an unlocked phone, and a birth certificate for minors.
  • From January to July 2026, CFE plans 765 electrification works benefiting about 20,000 users, backed by an estimated 304 million pesos.
  • CFE will expand public connectivity with more than 4,000 fiber‑optic access points and over 200 mobile towers, including coverage for clinics, tele‑schools, plazas, educational centers, and social‑program sites.
  • The plan also schedules installation of 1,701 solar panels in homes and schools between June and July 2026, under the Energía que Transforma agreement tied to President Claudia Sheinbaum’s national project.