Collaborative Digital Governance in Mexico: Coordinating Efforts to Reduce the Digital Divide

Tue, 05 May 2026 17:34:00 +0200

Mexico's approach to improving digital connectivity has shifted from focusing solely on infrastructure like antennas and commercial coverage to treating it as a coordinated public policy. The National Connectivity Plan 2026-2030 aims to raise nationwide coverage from 94% to 98% by 2030, targeting over 1.4 million people, especially in vulnerable areas. Achieving this goal requires collaboration between various institutions including ATDT, CRT, CFE, PROMTEL, commercial operators, and local governments. By aligning regulatory frameworks, public infrastructure, and local operations, Mexico seeks to address the territorial, regulatory, and operational dimensions of the digital divide. Local governments play a key role in ensuring connectivity reaches communities, overcoming deployment challenges, and providing precise knowledge of underserved areas. The strategy combines terrestrial expansion, satellite connectivity, 5G development, and support for smaller operators, demonstrating that tec