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Telecomunication Alert - February 2026
AMENDMENT TO LEGISLATIVE DECREE NO. 1338 CREATING THE NATIONAL REGISTRY OF MOBILE TERMINAL EQUIPMENT FOR SECURITY
On February 13, 2026, Legislative Decree No. 1738 was published in the Official Gazette El Peruano. This amendment modifies Legislative Decree No. 1338, which created the National Registry of Mobile Terminal Equipment for Security (the “RENTESEG Law”), to establish a limit on the contracting of mobile public services by individuals (the “DL 1738”).
The amendments to the RENTESEG Law aim, as stated, to contribute to strengthening citizen security by implementing measures that help reduce the lack of awareness of mobile phone numbers, prevent identity theft when contracting mobile services, and prevent their use for criminal purposes.
The following are the modifications introduced by Decree Law 1738:
1. Incorporation of Article 8-C: A maximum limit of 7 mobile lines is introduced that a natural person (national or foreign) may hold in their name, regardless of the operator involved, except for any exceptions that may be established in the regulations.
It is specified that natural persons who, on the date of entry into force of this regulation, have more than 7 mobile lines in their name may keep them, but will be prohibited from contracting additional lines, unless an exception is established by regulation.
2. Incorporation of Article 8-D: Verification of the number of mobile lines held by a natural person is established, and in case of non-compliance, the lines exceeding the limit established in Article 8-C will be deactivated, allowing the owner to decide beforehand which lines to keep or transfer.
3. Amendment to Article 9: Failure to comply with Article 8-D is classified as an administrative offense subject to sanctions by OSIPTEL.
Finally, it is established that OSIPTEL may issue supplementary regulations for the proper implementation of this rule, without affecting its immediate application.