Comments on: Everything you need to know about purchasing a Mexican sim card

By: Gudrun

Gudrun — Sat, 09 Mar 2024 04:55:00 +0000

I am planning to buy a Telcel sim card. Can I use this as a hotspot? I also have a tablet I want to use. Thanks for your help

By: Rebecca Nunnelee

Rebecca Nunnelee — Fri, 08 Mar 2024 00:56:26 +0000

Very useful information for travelers in Mexico, including me! I have a question: how do you know if you have used up your alloted gigabytes? I recently purchased an AT&T sim in Mexico for $100 MXN. How do I know when I’ve used 1.2 GB and need to recharge? I wouldn’t want that the phone to suddenly stop working in the middle of no where. Is there a way to check how much remaining GBs are left?

By: Charly

Charly — Thu, 11 Jan 2024 05:09:06 +0000

In reply to Kundan Kumar. @Kundan Kumar, video calls are not included in the unlimited plan only calls, texts and social media browsing

By: Charly

Charly — Thu, 11 Jan 2024 05:06:44 +0000

In reply to Maureen. @Maureen, As long as your cell is unlocked as worldwide or from your cellphone company ask them to unlock the network features.

By: Charly

Charly — Thu, 11 Jan 2024 05:04:01 +0000

In reply to Maureen. @Maureen, yes you need to dial *264

By: Noah

Noah — Fri, 20 Oct 2023 17:09:06 +0000

Thank you for the step-by-step of activating an AT&T SIM! I bought a SIM and couldn’t get it working for two days. I also don’t speak Spanish, so it was crucial that you told which button to press. Now it’s working!!

By: Dave

Dave — Sat, 03 Jun 2023 16:31:51 +0000

You don’t mention that while in Mexico, using a Mexican phone to call the U.S. you must first dial 001 before the U.S. number.
Also, a question: Years ago, I could use my Mexican phone while in the U.S. by simply dialing the U.S. number. Nowadays, you must first still dial 001 before the number. Is there a way to get around this ? Also, I assume people know that while you can use your Mexican phone in the U.S.,to call U.S. numbers, people cannot call you back unless they first dial 011 in front of your number ….. and it will be a long distance call/charge for them.

By: Kundan Kumar

Kundan Kumar — Sat, 22 Apr 2023 08:46:43 +0000

Hello this is very useful information and well explained for someone who is coming first time to MEXICO. But as i am Marine engineer from India, My ship is keep on coming to any sea port in Mexico and i am using AT&T sim card with 150 MXN plan in which i got 2.3 GB data + unlimited data for social media like Facebook , Instagram, twitter, snap chat. I mostly use Facebook, Instagram and Whats app calling to my family and friends. i don’t know anyone here in Mexico so i don’t do use unlimited normal calling facility.
My question is after using this sim card for 5-6 days Whats app, Instagram , Facebook messenger calling stop working every time. I am able to see reels, post on social media with no surfing. Even i can use whats app for chatting, photos – video download, voice recording but call is not connecting. I don’t know whats the problem? Then i realized my 2.3 GB data finished off that’s why calling facility on social account stopped and I did recharge again with 150 Mxn dollar but same thing happen again after 2 days only. This time i was sure I haven’t use 2.3 GB data on other apps.
I just want to know if there is hidden terms and condition then please let me know or give me more details exact procedure to use so that i can not face any problem in future.

Thanks in advance.

By: Trisha Velarmino

Trisha Velarmino — Fri, 13 Jan 2023 21:04:43 +0000

In reply to Daniel. Hola, Daniel! It will be around 100 MXN ($5 USD) per month.

By: Daniel

Daniel — Wed, 11 Jan 2023 05:23:30 +0000

Really useful information. I would like to register for a Movistar prepaid, since it’s the only carrier that issues esim for prepaid. Does anyone know how to keep the number active but with a minimum recharge (just to receive sms)? If possible, how much will it be?

By: Maureen

Maureen — Thu, 08 Dec 2022 23:44:59 +0000

can you change the language on your cell phone (telcel chip) to english also what cell phones are compatible with telcel?

Thank you

By: Carol Colborn

Carol Colborn — Sat, 06 Aug 2022 19:58:29 +0000

Such useful information! You really know your way around all over Mexico now, after 4 years! We envy your lifestyle.