Overview
- José Antonio Peña Merino reported 2,151,802 lines registered in the first eight days since the Jan. 9 launch of the mandatory linkage to a CURP.
- Telecom companies will roll out a user portal in about two weeks to let people check which lines are tied to their CURP, showing only the last four digits for privacy.
- Registration can be done online or in person and requires official ID, a live “proof of life” facial check and an SMS confirmation, with images used for validation not retained as biometrics.
- Existing lines must be registered by June 30, 2026, new SIMs remain unusable until linked, and individuals can associate up to 10 numbers to their CURP.
- Authorities said validation prevents third‑party registrations, while users and reports describe uneven procedures, congested platforms and an early Telcel security issue, with disputes to be resolved through carriers’ clarification processes.