Overview
- The CRT left identity verification methods to each carrier, creating uneven security standards across operators.
- Coverage notes that, where checks are weak, a third party could register a number without the owner's consent.
- Authorities say carriers will not call to perform the process, instructing users to hang up on unsolicited calls and report fraud or extortion to 089.
- Registration is compulsory and links each line to a CURP or other official ID, with options to enroll in person at carrier centers or online through official portals, typically with three attempts allowed.
- The deadline is June 30, 2026, after which unregistered numbers will be limited to emergency and service calls, and users can confirm or correct status via an online folio or by visiting a service center.