Cellphone Signal Blocker Policies and Operators In Mexico

Main Mobile Network Operators In Mexico

　　Mexico's three major telecom operators, Telcel, AT&T Mexico and Movistar, together dominate the country's telecom market. Mexico's telecommunications infrastructure is constantly developing, especially taking key steps in 5G deployment.

　　1. Telcel (América Móvil)

　　Telcel is the largest mobile network operator in Mexico, operated by América Móvil, covering more than 70% of the market share nationwide. 

• 2G (GSM): 850 MHz and 1900 MHz
• 3G (UMTS / HSPA+): 850 MHz and 1900 MHz
• 4G LTE: 700 MHz (Band 28)
  　1700/2100 MHz (Band 4)
  　 2600 MHz (Band 7)
  
• 5G: 3500 MHz (Band n78)

　　2. AT&T Mexico

　　AT&T entered the Mexican market in 2015 and became one of the main operators there by acquiring Iusacell and Nextel. AT&T Mexico is actively expanding its network coverage, especially in the 5G field.

2G (GSM)	850 MHz and 1900 MHz
3G (UMTS / HSPA+)	850 MHz and 1900 MHz
4G LTE	700 MHz (Band 28)
	1700/2100 MHz (Band 4)
	1900 MHz (Band 2)
	2300 MHz (Band 30)
5G	3500 MHz (Band n78)

　　3. Movistar (Telefónica Mexico)

　　Movistar is the Mexican branch of Spanish telecommunications company Telefónica. Although its market share is not as good as Telcel and AT&T, it is one of the main telecom operators in Mexico.

• 2G (GSM): 850 MHz and 1900 MHz
• 3G (UMTS/HSPA+): 850 MHz and 1900 MHz
• 4G LTE: 700 MHz (Band 28)
  1700/2100 MHz (Band 4)
  2600 MHz (Band 7)
  

　　Movistar recently partnered with AT&T to share network infrastructure to help expand coverage and improve service quality.

　　4. Altán Redes (Red Compartida)

　　Altán Redes is Mexico's "Red Compartida" (Shared Network) operator, a project supported by the Mexican government to expand network coverage across the country through an open wholesale network model, especially to provide high-speed Internet services to remote and unserved areas.

　　4G LTE: 700 MHz (Band 28)

Truck Theft and Tough Jammer Laws In Mexico

　　The security situation in Mexico is complex, and truck hijacking and theft cases are frequent. In Mexico, criminals are increasingly relying on GPS jammers to hijack vehicles and cargo. According to the latest data, GPS signal jammers were used in about 85% of the 3,400 truck thefts in Mexico. This phenomenon has prompted the Mexican government to take strong measures to curb such criminal activities.

　　Many logistics companies rely on GPS tracking systems to monitor the routes of trucks in real time to ensure the safety of goods. However, criminals use jammers to cut off GPS signals, making trucks "disappear" in the monitoring system, thereby completing the theft. The use of jammers makes these cases more difficult to detect and also increases the operating costs of freight companies.

Why are thefts in Mexico so serious?

　　Compared with the United States and Europe, the problem of GPS siganl jammers in Mexico is particularly prominent. Mexico is an important hub for global logistics and transportation, and both multinational companies and local companies rely on its vast road network to complete the transportation of goods. However, due to the complex security situation in Mexico, truck hijacking and theft cases are frequent. The use of jammers makes these cases more difficult to detect and increases the operating costs of freight companies.

Mexican government takes a tough stance on signal jammers

　　Mexico has also increased penalties for jammer-related crimes. Under the new law, individuals found using or operating jamming devices could face 12 to 15 years in prison. For government officials, the sentence could even reach 18 years. This shows the importance the Mexican government takes this issue.