Mexican authorities have approved a new commercial FM radio frequency for Ojinaga as part of a broader expansion of television and radio spectrum across the state of Chihuahua.
The federal government announced the authorization of four new television channels and three radio frequencies under a modification to the 2026 Annual Program for the Use and Exploitation of Frequency Bands.
According to regulators, the plan includes four Digital Terrestrial Television (DTT) channels in the state. Three will be for public use in Chihuahua city, Cuauhtémoc and Delicias, while one social-use channel will serve the regions of Juan Aldama, Santa Eulalia and Delicias. Officials said the channels are intended to expand access to public and community-focused content.
In radio broadcasting, the program designates three new frequencies: a commercial FM frequency in Ojinaga, a social-use FM frequency in Namiquipa and a social-use AM frequency in Nuevo Casas Grandes.
The approval does not mean the stations will begin operating immediately. Authorities said the frequencies are identified as available spectrum and will require additional steps before launch, including application processes, technical evaluations and the awarding of concessions.
Commercial frequencies are expected to be auctioned, while public and social-use frequencies may be assigned directly to qualified applicants.
The program also identified frequencies in Ciudad Juárez and Cuauhtémoc that cannot yet be activated due to the need for international coordination, given their proximity to the U.S.-Mexico border.
In addition, regulators reserved portions of the radio spectrum for community, Indigenous and Afro-Mexican use in several municipalities, including Chihuahua, Guachochi, Jiménez, Juan Aldama, Nuevo Casas Grandes, Uruachi and Vicente Guerrero. These allocations are not tied to specific frequencies but are set aside to ensure future access for social-use projects.
Officials said the expansion aims to increase telecommunications coverage, promote competition and improve access to information and communication services across the region.
