eSIM for Mexico
Prepaid data on local Mexico networks. Install before you fly and land already connected.
- Dial code
- +52
- Time zone
- Mexico City (+3)
- Languages
- Spanish
from $4
Plans for Mexico
Pick a data amount and validity window. Every plan can be topped up mid-trip.
Validity
Data
1 GB data
valid 7 days
2 GB data
valid 15 days
Most popular
3 GB data
valid 30 days
Unlimited data
valid 3 days
Choose this plan$10.50
5 GB data
valid 30 days
Unlimited data
valid 5 days
Choose this plan$17.50
10 GB data
valid 30 days
Unlimited data
valid 7 days
Choose this plan$23.50
Best value per GB
20 GB data
valid 30 days
Unlimited data
valid 10 days
Choose this plan$31.50
Unlimited data
valid 15 days
Unlimited data
valid 30 days
Networks in Mexico
Your eSIM connects automatically to a partner network. If speeds disappoint, select a different one manually in your carrier settings.
- Movistar
What to know about connectivity in Mexico
Roaming cost comparison
Pay-as-you-go roaming in Mexico costs around $10.00 per GB through a typical US carrier. A Jelly eSIM starts at $4 with prepaid data included.
Carrier roaming voice calls run about 1¢ per minute on top.
How to dial Mexico
- International format
- +XX XXX XXX XXXX
- Local format
- XXX XXX XXXX
- Subscriber digits
- 10
Time zone
Mexico City(spans 4 time zones)
Available network speeds
Best value
The lowest cost-per-GB plan works out to $1.55 per GB, a useful benchmark when comparing plans.
How much data do I need in Mexico?
Suggested plans by trip length, based on the available packages for this destination.
| Trip length | Data | Price | Per GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weekend (3 days) | Unlimited | $17.50 | - |
| One week | Unlimited | $31.50 | - |
| Two weeks | 2 GB | $6.50 | $3.25 |
| One month | 5 GB | $13 | $2.60 |
Connectivity in Mexico
Network coverage
Telcel provides the widest coverage across Mexico. Mexico City, Cancun, Playa del Carmen, Oaxaca, and San Miguel de Allende all have reliable LTE. Baja's Pacific coast, the Sierra Madre, and remote Chiapas villages have gaps.
Arrival tips
Uber is the safest and most reliable transport in Mexico City, Guadalajara, and Monterrey - it needs data. WhatsApp is the primary communication app in Mexico, so staying connected means you can coordinate with hotels and tour guides.
Plan recommendation
A Cancun beach week is 3 GB. Mexico City plus Oaxaca for two weeks warrants 5-10 GB, especially with ride-hailing and restaurant navigation.
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Calling Mexico - or calling home from there
JellyCalls dials any mobile or landline from your browser. No app to install, no phone number needed, and nothing to cancel.
Free starting credit included
Why use an eSIM in Mexico
- Cheaper than roaming
- Carrier roaming bills a daily fee whether you use data or not. A prepaid plan bills once, upfront.
- Working the moment you land
- No hunting for a shop, no passport registration, no airport queue at midnight.
- Your number stays yours
- Dual SIM keeps calls, texts, and WhatsApp on your home line while data rides on Jelly.
Getting online in Mexico
Buy a plan and scan the QR code from your email while you still have Wi-Fi.
Land in Mexico, switch the Jelly line on, and set it as your data line.
Turn off data roaming on your home line so your carrier cannot bill you.
Mexico eSIM questions
When does my Mexico plan start counting?
Validity starts when the eSIM first connects to a network in Mexico, not when you buy it. Installing early costs you nothing.
Can I make calls in Mexico?
Jelly plans are data plans. Calls work over WhatsApp, FaceTime, or any app you already use, and your home number stays reachable on your other SIM.
Can I tether a laptop in Mexico?
Yes on most compatible phones. Tethering uses data quickly, so pick a larger plan if a laptop is coming with you.
What if I run out of data in Mexico?
Top up from your dashboard. The top up applies to the eSIM already installed, so there is nothing new to scan.
Nearby destinations
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Visiting more than Mexico?
A regional plan covers multiple countries on one eSIM.