eSIM for Mexico
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Mexico eSIM plans start at $4.49. 5 prepaid packages cover 1 GB to 5 GB plus daily-unlimited over 3 to 30 days. Data runs on AT&T and Telcel. Pay once and the QR code lands in your inbox — your regular SIM stays in the phone.
Fixed data
Daily unlimited
Trip data planner
Mexico trip: how much data do I need?
Pick a trip length and how you use your phone. Every answer is a Mexico plan on sale today.
Plan for about 3.4 GB–7 GB for this trip.
Recommended from the current Mexico plans
Its validity and daily high-speed allowance fit this usage profile for 7 days.
Every answer for Mexico at a glance
| Trip | Light | Everyday | Heavy | Video-heavy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 days | Light | Everyday | HeavyNo plan fits | Video-heavyNo plan fits |
| 10 days | Light | EverydayNo plan fits | HeavyNo plan fits | Video-heavyNo plan fits |
| 14 days | LightNo plan fits | EverydayNo plan fits | HeavyNo plan fits | Video-heavyNo plan fits |
| 30 days | LightNo plan fits | EverydayNo plan fits | HeavyNo plan fits | Video-heavyNo plan fits |
Planning estimates, not a guarantee: video quality, uploads and hotspot use change real usage. Compare destinations in the data calculator
Using an eSIM in Mexico
Mexico's main mobile brands include Telcel, AT&T Mexico and Movistar, with other operators and resellers also active. Mexico City, Guadalajara, Monterrey, Cancún and the Riviera Maya's resort areas are well covered for maps, ride apps and booking.
Beyond the cities it gets uneven. Mountain highways, the Sierra Madre, parts of Chiapas, Oaxaca's interior and the Baja California desert can have long gaps, which matters if you rent a car.
Good to know
- WhatsApp is how most hotels, tour operators and many restaurants communicate in Mexico, so it is the app to have ready.
- Uber and DiDi are common in the larger cities and resort areas, and both need a data connection to book and share your route.
- Copper Canyon, remote Baja roads and jungle or mountain areas often lose signal, so download maps and save confirmations first.
Mexico eSIM questions
- Will my eSIM work on the Yucatan peninsula and islands like Cozumel?
- Cancun, Playa del Carmen, Tulum and Merida are generally well covered, and island towns such as Cozumel and Isla Mujeres have service in their main areas. Rural roads and cenote or jungle stops can be patchy, so keep offline maps.
- Can a Mexico eSIM be used in the United States when I cross the border?
- Only if the plan lists the United States. Mexican plans are set up for Mexico, so check the coverage on the package details before crossing.
- Do I need a Mexican number for ride and delivery apps?
- Apps such as Uber, DiDi and Rappi generally accept a foreign number for sign-up with verification by message or email. Set up your account and payment method before you travel.
