Mexico is accelerating efforts to expand digital inclusion through the Federal Electricity Commission’s (CFE) telecommunications arm, CFE Telecommunications and Internet for All (CFE TEIT), by strengthening coordination with key public service providers such as IMSS-Bienestar and the Ministry of Public Education (SEP). The initiative seeks to extend free internet access across underserved regions, particularly in rural and marginalized communities.
The strategy builds on the government’s broader connectivity agenda, which positions internet access as a fundamental tool for improving access to healthcare, education, and public services. By integrating connectivity infrastructure into hospitals, clinics, and schools, authorities aim to reduce structural inequalities while enhancing service delivery.
Through its partnership with IMSS-Bienestar, CFE TEIT is working to ensure that public healthcare facilities, particularly those serving populations without social security, have reliable internet access. This connectivity is expected to support telemedicine services, digital patient records, and administrative efficiency, especially in remote areas where infrastructure gaps have historically limited access to care.
In parallel, collaboration with SEP focuses on expanding internet access in public schools. The initiative aims to provide students and teachers with digital tools that support learning, improve access to educational content, and reduce disparities between urban and rural education systems. Connectivity in schools has become increasingly critical as digital platforms continue to shape educational delivery.
CFE TEIT has been tasked with deploying telecommunications infrastructure in regions where private operators have limited presence due to low commercial viability. The company operates public Wi-Fi points and mobile connectivity services, prioritizing communities that lack reliable internet access.
The expansion aligns with Mexico’s long-standing objective of achieving universal connectivity, a goal that has gained urgency amid growing digitalization across sectors. However, challenges remain, including the need for sustained investment, coordination across agencies, and the development of complementary infrastructure such as electricity and transport networks.
Mexican authorities have made numerous moves to increase digitalization across healthcare and education. Late last year, SEP announced that certificates for upper secondary education issued since 2017 are now available for electronic download through the national educational platform SIGED. The move responds to the growing need for standardized, reliable documentation across the national education system. Since 2017, more than 628,000 electronic certificates have been issued, including both full completion certificates and partial study recognitions. These certificates cover graduates from various modalities, including traditional classroom learning, mixed models, and non-school-based programs such as virtual education.
SEP also launched the “Inspira y Aprende” (Inspire and Learn) initiative, a digital education strategy aimed at modernizing the country’s audiovisual learning ecosystem and expanding access to educational content through multiple platforms. According to SEP, the initiative reflects a growing need to integrate digital tools, community engagement, and media content into the learning process, recognizing that knowledge is not limited to the classroom.
“Inspira y Aprende is more than a rebranding effort. It represents a vision that recognizes learning as an everyday, diverse and ongoing experience,” says Mario Delgado, Minister of Education. “This strategy seeks to deliver educational content across multiple platforms and formats.”