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Mexico’s Mandatory Mobile Line Registration Reaches 2.15 Million in First Eight Days

A CURP lookup portal from carriers will let users verify numbers tied to their identity.

Overview

  • Officials reported 2,151,802 mobile lines registered one week after the January 9 rollout of the nationwide requirement.
  • Users have until June 30, 2026 to complete the process or their service will be limited to emergency and public-attention numbers.
  • New SIMs purchased after January 9 do not function for calls, texts or data until the owner completes registration.
  • The process is run by telecom companies using ID, a live facial check and SMS validation, companies store name, CURP and number, images used for verification are deleted and authorities can request data only through legal procedures.
  • Carriers are preparing a consultation platform that will display only the last four digits of numbers linked to a CURP, and the Diario Oficial limits natural persons to registering up to 10 lines.