Mexico’s telecommunications regulator, the Comisión Reguladora de Telecomunicaciones (CRT), has finalised an amendment to the technical rules governing emergency-alert functionality in mobile terminal equipment. The modification to Technical Disposition IFT-011-2022, Part 3 was published in the Official Journal of the Federation (Diario Oficial de la Federación, DOF) on 28 August 2026, following approval by the CRT Plenary on 26 August 2026.
The amendment enters into force on 27 October 2026, 60 calendar days after publication.
What the Disposition Covers
IFT-011-2022 sets out the technical specifications that mobile terminal equipment (Equipos Terminales Móviles, or ETM) must meet to use radio spectrum or connect to telecommunications networks in Mexico. Part 3 specifically addresses the Cell Broadcast Service used to deliver notifications of risk or emergency situations, the technology that pushes emergency alerts to mobile devices within a given area.
This amendment updates the technical specifications and test methods for that emergency-alert functionality. It follows a public consultation held by the CRT from 10 to 21 August 2026, after which the final text was adopted.
A Note on the "IFT-011-2022" Name
The disposition retains its “IFT-011-2022” designation even though it is now issued by the CRT. This is because the regulation originated under the former Instituto Federal de Telecomunicaciones (IFT), whose regulatory functions have since been assumed by the CRT. The name reflects the regulation’s origin, not a change in the responsible authority, which is now the CRT.
Why This Matters
For manufacturers of mobile phones and other mobile terminal equipment destined for the Mexican market, IFT-011-2022 compliance is part of obtaining the certification needed to place devices on the market. Because Part 3 governs a safety-critical function, emergency and risk alerts, changes to its technical specifications and test methods can directly affect how devices must be tested and certified.
With the amendment taking effect on 27 October 2026, manufacturers with products certified against the previous version of Part 3, or with products in the certification pipeline, should confirm what the updated requirements mean for their devices and testing.
What Manufacturers Should Do Now
Businesses placing mobile terminal equipment on the Mexican market should:
- Identify which of their products rely on IFT-011-2022 Part 3 for certification.
- Review the amended technical specifications and test methods for Cell Broadcast emergency-alert functionality.
- Confirm with their testing and certification body how the changes affect new and existing approvals ahead of the 27 October 2026 effective date.
- Plan any necessary re-testing or documentation updates so devices remain compliant once the amendment takes effect.
To read the official documentation (Spanish only), refer below.
How C-PRAV Can Support You
C-PRAV helps manufacturers and importers achieve global market access for radio, wireless, and telecom products, including certification for the Mexican market. Our team can assess your mobile terminal equipment against the updated IFT-011-2022 Part 3 requirements, carry out the required radio and functional testing, and prepare and manage the certification documentation needed to keep your products compliant ahead of the 27 October 2026 deadline.
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