Mexico: CRT Procedure Simplification Opens Homologation Consultation
Mexico CRT Procedure Simplification: Public Consultation Covers Homologation, Interconnection, and Numbering Procedures
Mexico's CRT procedure simplification proposal could change how applicants prepare and submit regulatory filings across telecommunications, broadcasting, and homologation. On September 10, 2026, the Comisión Reguladora de Telecomunicaciones (CRT) published a draft agreement addressing procedures handled by its Dirección General de Concesiones, Autorizaciones y Registros (DGCAR).
The proposal is open to a non-binding public consultation from September 11 to October 9, 2026. It remains a draft and does not introduce immediately enforceable requirements. Manufacturers, importers, and compliance teams with active or planned filings in Mexico should treat this period as a window to review, comment, and prepare not as a rule change to implement yet.
What Does the Mexico CRT Procedure Simplification Cover?
The draft addresses 39 procedures in total, including nine related to homologation and conformity assessment. The remaining procedures span interconnection, international ports, numbering, and broadcasting reflecting CRT's broader mandate beyond product certification.
Three reference documents support the consultation:
The Convocatoria (formal notice opening the consultation)
The draft Acuerdo, with its Anexo Único
An annex containing the applicable forms
The proposed measures include:
Eliminating selected submission requirements
Merging certain procedures
Updating response times
Repealing specified procedures
Establishing provisions for electronic submissions
Providing physical submission forms and rules for legal representation
Together, these measures are intended to reduce administrative burden and clarify which channels applicants should use going forward.
Electronic Submissions and Legal Representation
Article 5 of the draft addresses electronic filing through CRT's Ventanilla Electrónica or other designated institutional systems for homologation. Under the proposal, information submitted through these digital forms would carry the same legal effect as signed physical forms, provided it is associated with the corresponding institutional authentication and validation mechanisms.
Article 9 establishes the annexed forms applicable to physical submissions, while Article 6 addresses evidence of legal representation including the requirement to provide the representative's official identification.
Applicants should review the proposed requirements for their specific procedure type before preparing future submissions, as the exact documentation expected may shift once the agreement is finalized.
What This Means for Manufacturers
For manufacturers and OEMs with products entering the Mexican market, this consultation signals a shift toward a more digitized, standardized homologation process but with a few practical considerations in the meantime:
No immediate action is required. The draft is not in force, and current submission channels and requirements remain valid.
Existing applications are protected. Filings submitted before the agreement enters into force will be resolved under the rules that applied when they were submitted.
Reissuance, extension, and product-change requests continue as-is. Homologation certificate reissuance, extension, product-change, and revocation applications will keep following current rules until CRT's systems and submission mechanisms are ready.
Electronic filing will likely become more central. Manufacturers relying on legal representatives or third-party consultants for filings should anticipate updated documentation requirements around proof of legal representation.
This is a comment opportunity, not just a notice. Companies with a stake in specific procedures particularly the nine homologation-related ones can submit input before October 9, 2026, potentially shaping the final requirements.
Certification Impact Summary
Impact Area | Affected? | Notes |
Technical Standards | No | Draft does not modify technical/RF standards |
Type Approval & Market Access | Yes | 9 of 39 procedures relate directly to homologation/conformity assessment |
Imports, Customs, Trade, or Market Surveillance | No | Not addressed in this draft |
Spectrum Management | No | Not addressed in this draft |
Filing Channel | Potentially | Electronic submission via Ventanilla Electrónica to gain formal legal effect |
Legal Representation Requirements | Potentially | New documentation standard proposed under Article 6 |
Timeline and Required Actions
Date / Trigger | Milestone | Recommended Action |
September 10, 2026 | Draft agreement published by CRT/DGCAR | Review the Convocatoria, Acuerdo, and Anexo Único |
September 11 – October 9, 2026 | Public consultation window (non-binding) | Submit comments via the CRT consultation portal if the draft affects your procedures |
October 9, 2026 | Consultation closes | Monitor CRT communications for the finalized agreement |
Day after publication in the DOF (if adopted) | Agreement enters into force | Confirm which procedures are affected and note the effective date |
Up to 60 calendar days after entry into force | CRT updates internal systems | Track CRT's published notices on which functionalities become enforceable and when |
Ongoing during transition | Existing mechanisms remain available where new ones aren't yet live | Continue using current channels until CRT confirms a functionality is active |
How to Participate
Interested parties can submit comments through the official CRT consultation portal. An account is required, with registration available for both individuals and legal entities. For legal entities, registration requires the legal representative's details and a power of attorney in PDF format. Comments are published under the registered name or pseudonym.
Deadline for participation: October 9, 2026.
