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CFE’s Internet para Todos Reaches Over 101,000 Free WiFi Hotspots Across Mexico

An interactive online map directs users to hotspots that require no password or SIM card.

El Internet gratuito de la CFE es una herramienta útil disponible en muchos espacios públicos. Foto: Especial
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Overview

  • The state-owned utility maintains more than 101,000 active access points in public plazas, schools, health centers and libraries nationwide.
  • Users connect to the “CFE Internet para todos” network by accepting terms and conditions in a pop-up without entering a password or using a SIM card.
  • The service relies on Red Compartida 4G, fiber-optic or copper cables, and satellite links to extend coverage to areas lacking terrestrial infrastructure.
  • An updated deployment map lets users filter access points by state and municipality to find the nearest free WiFi hotspot.
  • Security guidelines recommend avoiding sensitive transactions, keeping devices updated and verifying HTTPS connections to protect personal data.