We are hopeful that the consultations will encourage Mexico to complete the process of achieving real competition in its telecommunications market by fully implementing its WTO commitments.
Prompt improvement is imperative.
Unfortunately, the current environment for telecommunications in Mexico remains poor, and falls well short of the liberalized marketplace envisioned by the Mexican government under its WTO commitments. Mexico's participation in the information revolution will be in jeopardy as long as these problems remain. This consultation, while a needed step to ensure that Mexico fulfills its WTO commitments, should also be seen as an opportunity. Mexico is a critical market for U.S. telecommunications companies. The Mexican people want and need the lower telecommunications costs and innovative new services that are attracting foreign and domestic investment and transforming economies throughout the world.