During the first quarter of 2025, the Federal Institute of Telecommunications (IFT) exceeded the annual revenue target set in the Federation's Revenue Law by collecting 18.8 billion pesos from the use and exploitation of the radio spectrum. This amount represented 1.1 billion pesos more than what was projected by the Ministry of Finance and Public Credit for the entire year.
"The IFT has fulfilled its obligation to the Mexican State; just in the first quarter of 2025, it collected, from the use of national sovereignty resources, 18.8 billion pesos, which is 1.1 billion pesos more than what is contemplated in the Revenue Law for the entire year," stated Javier Juárez Mojica, president commissioner of the IFT.
Juárez Mojica highlighted that this historic collection was made possible through processes such as the auctioning of frequencies, the renewal of concessions, and charging for the use of the radio spectrum, which are key elements in the regulation of telecommunications and broadcasting in Mexico. He also emphasized that this revenue strengthens the country's technological infrastructure and promotes greater connectivity service coverage for the benefit of the population.
On the other hand, experts warn that if the reform to the Telecommunications and Broadcasting Law does not maintain clear regulation, the achievements made by the IFT could be at risk. "Modifying an institution that is functioning without solid technical justification can be interpreted as an attempt at political control or decentralization of power. Regulatory efficiency should not be jeopardized for ideological or situational reasons," pointed out Gerardo Flores, a member of the Institute of Telecommunications Law (IDET).
This Monday, IFT workers are expected to define their action plan in response to a proposal from the commissioners to initiate its liquidation.
