Mexico's 2026-2030 Connectivity Plan: Combining 5G, Satellites, and Local Operators to Expand Internet Access

Mon, 04 May 2026 19:23:00 +0200

Mexico's National Connectivity Plan 2026-2030 aims to increase nationwide internet coverage from 94% to 98% by 2030, reaching over 1.4 million additional people, with special focus on vulnerable areas where digital exclusion remains a barrier to education, healthcare, and public services. The strategy emphasizes a hybrid technical approach combining terrestrial networks, satellite connectivity, and 5G expansion. Satellites play a critical role in reaching remote communities, while 5G enhances capacity, speed, and advanced use cases in urban and industrial corridors. The plan also promotes the involvement of small and local operators by reducing regulatory barriers, acknowledging that they often better understand the local terrain and deployment costs. The governance model integrates multiple stakeholders, including the Digital Transformation Agency, telecommunications regulators, CFE, PROMTEL, commercial operators, and local governments. This collaborative structure ensures connectivit