Mexico eSIM guide
1 network · 7 data plans from $3.99. Prices below are live.
- Networks
- Movistar 4G
- 5G
- Not listed
- Cheapest plan
- 1 GB · 7 days · $3.99
- Best per GB
- 20 GB · 30 days · $1.40/GB
- Unlimited from
- Unlimited · 10 days · $30.99
- Longest validity
- 30 days
Which plan for your trip
We estimate 0.2 GB a day for maps and messaging, 0.5 GB with socials and photos, and 1.3 GB if you stream or share a hotspot. Each cell is the plan our recommender picks for that trip today.
| Trip | Maps & messaging | Plus socials & photos | Streaming & hotspot |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 days | $3.99 1 GB · 7 daysneeds ~614 MB | $5.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~1.5 GB | $9.99 5 GB · 30 daysneeds ~3.9 GB |
| 7 days | $5.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~1.4 GB | $9.99 5 GB · 30 daysneeds ~3.5 GB | $17.99 10 GB · 30 daysneeds ~9.1 GB |
| 14 days | $9.99 5 GB · 30 daysneeds ~2.8 GB | $17.99 10 GB · 30 daysneeds ~7 GB | $27.99 20 GB · 30 daysneeds ~18.2 GB |
| 30 days | $17.99 10 GB · 30 daysneeds ~6 GB | $27.99 20 GB · 30 daysneeds ~15 GB | $27.99 20 GB · 30 daysneeds ~39 GB |
Networks in Mexico
The Mexico eSIM connects to Movistar. No 5G is listed on this plan; expect 4G/LTE.
Arriving in Mexico
- MEX Mexico City Benito Juárez
- CUN Cancún
- GDL Guadalajara
- SJD Los Cabos
- Install the eSIM at home on Wi-Fi; it waits until you arrive.
- On landing, switch on data roaming for the eSIM line and pick it for mobile data.
- Your plan's days start when it first connects to a network in Mexico.
City guides in Mexico
About unlimited in Mexico
Lower speed rate of 1 Mbps after 3 GB usage per day.
Visiting more than Mexico?
These regional eSIMs include Mexico. For 10 days of maps and socials, the Mexico eSIM pick is 10 GB · 30 days for $17.99.
All 7 data plans
| Plan | Price | Per day | Per GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 GB · 7 days | $3.99 | $0.57 | $3.99 |
| 2 GB · 15 days | $5.99 | $0.40 | $3.00 |
| 3 GB · 30 days | $6.99 | $0.23 | $2.33 |
| 5 GB · 30 days | $9.99 | $0.33 | $2.00 |
| 10 GB · 30 days | $17.99 | $0.60 | $1.80 |
| 20 GB · 30 days | $27.99 | $0.93 | $1.40 |
| Unlimited · 10 days | $30.99 | $3.10 | No cap |
Questions about Mexico
Which networks does the Mexico eSIM use?
The Mexico eSIM connects to Movistar. No 5G is listed on this plan; expect 4G/LTE.
How much data do I need for a week in Mexico?
About 3.5 GB if you use maps, messaging, socials and photos (our estimate: 0.5 GB a day). Our pick for 7 days is 5 GB · 30 days for $9.99.
Is there an unlimited data plan for Mexico?
Yes, from $30.99 for 10 days. Lower speed rate of 1 Mbps after 3 GB usage per day.
Do Mexico plans include a phone number?
No, they're data only. Your home SIM stays on for calls and texts, and messaging apps and internet calls work over the eSIM data.
Which airports do most visitors fly into in Mexico?
The main international airports are Mexico City Benito Juárez (MEX), Cancún (CUN), Guadalajara (GDL), Los Cabos (SJD).
Does a regional eSIM cover Mexico?
Yes. North America, Latin America and Global include Mexico. The smallest, North America, covers 3 countries on one eSIM.
When does the plan start?
When your phone first connects to a network in the destination, not when you buy. Install it at home on Wi-Fi; the days start counting on arrival.