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Mexico's Telmex and Telnor ordered to connect 60 rural locations

Published

28 September 2026

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operational-macro

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Telecom & Connectivity

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Mexico

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Fusion42 · 28 September 2026 · Fusion42 review

Mexico's Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (CRT) has mandated Telmex and Telnor, part of America Movil, to deploy fibre-optic broadband in 60 rural locations and provide 100 connection points for local providers, despite recent 30-year concession extensions.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Telecom & Connectivity.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

You face fresh competitive opportunities as Mexico forces dominant carriers to open rural networks and share infrastructure with local providers. This reduces barriers if you supply last-mile or complementary rural broadband services.

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Telecom & Connectivitytelecomrural-broadbandregulationmexicoamerica-movil