The International Chamber of Commerce in Mexico (ICC Mexico) has expressed its concern about the constitutional, competition, and regulatory risks that would arise from the proposal of a new Telecommunications and Broadcasting Law, which seeks to replace the current regulations.
During a discussion aimed at analyzing the content of the initiative, Miguel Calderón Lelo De Larrea, president of the Digital Economy Commission of the organization, pointed out that the project presents constitutional inconsistencies, violations of international treaties, and potential impacts on competition, privacy, spectrum regulation, and access to digital platforms.
In a statement, Calderón highlighted that the comments from ICC Mexico aim to collaborate in creating a telecommunications market in Mexico that is strong, innovative, and advanced, promoting effective competition, technological development, and equitable access to quality services for the benefit of users and with a marked social commitment.
The representative of ICC Mexico called on Congress to carefully review the Telecommunications Law proposal, arguing that a strong market requires clear, fair, and predictable rules that encourage investment, guarantee fundamental rights, and strengthen connectivity for all Mexican citizens.
The organization submitted a detailed technical study to the Legislative Branch with specific observations, highlighting aspects such as the excessive delegation of regulatory powers to the Digital Transformation and Telecommunications Agency, the elimination of mandatory public consultations, and the risk of access to user registration without judicial oversight by security authorities. Additionally, the possibility of blocking digital platforms for alleged regulatory noncompliance, the ambiguity in the regulation of digital advertising, and the imposition of disproportionate fines are questioned.
Among other critical points highlighted in the technical study are the lack of clarity regarding spectrum and interconnection, poorly explained modifications in rates and compensation, as well as the imposition of obligations that transfer functions from the state to private operators. ICC Mexico is open to collaborating in a technical and constructive manner to improve the regulatory framework of the sector and thus boost the economic and digital development of the country.
