eSIM for Mexico
A prepaid travel eSIM that gets you online the moment you land in Mexico. You install it from a QR code we email you, in about five minutes, with no SIM counter to find after a long flight into Cancun or Mexico City.
- 69 data plans work in Mexico, from $3.99. Prices checked November 3, 2026.
- 10 plans cover Mexico only. 59 more cover it along with nearby countries such as the United States and Guatemala.
- Most plans start when you first use data, so you can install at home before you fly. A few start at install, and the tables mark them.
- Data only, with no local phone number. Your home number stays on your regular SIM.
Prices by data and trip length
Prices in US dollars, checked November 3, 2026. The plan page shows the current price before you pay.
| Data | 7 days | 15 days | 30 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 GB | $4.491 GB, 7 daysCovers 2 destinations | $7.492 GB, 15 daysCovers 2 destinations | $8.991 GB, 30 daysGlobal plan, 175 destinations |
| 3 GB | $7.993 GB, 7 days | $10.493 GB, 30 daysCovers 2 destinations | $10.493 GB, 30 daysCovers 2 destinations |
| 5 GB | $11.995 GB, 15 days | $11.995 GB, 15 days | $14.995 GB, 30 daysCovers 2 destinations |
| 10 GB | $19.9910 GB, 15 days | $19.9910 GB, 15 days | $26.9910 GB, 30 daysCovers 2 destinations |
| 20 GB | $29.9920 GB, 30 daysCovers 3 destinations | $29.9920 GB, 30 daysCovers 3 destinations | $29.9920 GB, 30 daysCovers 3 destinations |
Plans for Mexico only
Every size and length sold for Mexico alone, without other countries:
| Data | Length | Price | Network | Starts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 GB | 5 days | $3.99 | 4G LTE | On first use |
| 1 GB | 14 days | $8.99 | 5G where available | On first use |
| 2 GB | 14 days | $13.99 | 5G where available | On first use |
| 3 GB | 7 days | $7.99 | 4G LTE | On first use |
| 5 GB | 15 days | $11.99 | 4G LTE | On first use |
| 5 GB | 30 days | $29.99 | 5G where available | On first use |
| 10 GB | 15 days | $19.99 | 4G LTE | On first use |
| 10 GB | 30 days | $39.99 | 5G where available | On first use |
| 20 GB | 30 days | $34.99 | 4G LTE | On first use |
| 30 GB | 30 days | $47.99 | 4G LTE | On first use |
Unlimited data plans
3 unlimited plans work in Mexico. Unlimited plans give a set amount of full speed data, then slow down. The cheapest for each length:
| Length | Price | Full speed | Covers | Starts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 day | $6.46 | 1 GB a day at full speed, then 512 kbps | Americas plan, 11 destinations | On first use |
| 3 days | $19.49 | 1 GB a day at full speed, then 512 kbps | Americas plan, 11 destinations | On first use |
| 5 days | $31.99 | 1 GB a day at full speed, then 512 kbps | Americas plan, 11 destinations | On first use |
Plans for short trips
Plans that last less than a week, cheapest first for each length:
| Length | Data | Price | Covers | Starts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 days | 1 GB | $3.99 | Mexico only | On first use |
Plans for Mexico and nearby countries
- Mexico and the United States: 7 plans, from $4.49 for 1 GB over 7 days.
- Mexico, Canada and the United States: 10 plans, from $4.49 for 1 GB over 7 days.
- Americas plan, 11 destinations, including Costa Rica: from $4.99 for 1 GB over 7 days.
- Americas plan, 17 destinations, including Guatemala, Costa Rica, Panama and Nicaragua: from $7.99 for 1 GB over 7 days.
- Americas plan, 37 destinations, including the United States, Guatemala, Costa Rica and Panama: from $5.49 for 1 GB over 7 days.
- Regional plan, 98 destinations, including the United States, Guatemala and Canada: from $41.99 for 13 GB over 365 days.
- Global plan, 132 destinations, including the United States, Canada and Costa Rica: from $7.49 for 1 GB over 7 days.
Network and plan details
- 10 of the 69 plans connect at 5G where the local network and your phone support it. The rest use 4G LTE.
- Of the 69 plans for Mexico, 67 start when you first use data and 2 start when you install the eSIM.
- Your data goes out to the internet from the US on 13 plans, Belgium on 10 and the UK on 10. 14 use other places. 22 do not say. Websites usually see that place as your location.
- Hotspot sharing works on every plan here.
- The catalog does not name the local network for these plans.
- Capital: Mexico City
- Country calling code: +52
- Plans: 69, from $3.99 to $155.99
In Mexico, having data on arrival is partly a safety thing. Booking an Uber instead of an unmarked street taxi, with the route and driver tracked in the app, is the advice every guidebook gives. A travel eSIM has Uber, maps, and WhatsApp working from the moment you land, which matters most in those first hours.
What you can use the data for
Ride-hailing. Uber and DiDi run on data and are widely recommended over hailing a street taxi, since the fare, route, and driver are tracked in the app. From the airport they are the safer choice.
Maps. Google Maps covers the cities, the Riviera Maya, and the routes to the cenotes and ruins. It needs a connection throughout.
WhatsApp. Mexico runs on WhatsApp for hotels, tour operators, drivers, and restaurants, so staying reachable means staying on data.
Bookings. Cenote tours, Chichen Itza trips, and dinner reservations are easiest to arrange and confirm over a connection.
Where it works
Coverage roams on Mexico's national networks, strong across the cities and the resort coasts:
- Cancun (CUN), Playa del Carmen, and Tulum on the Riviera Maya
- Mexico City (MEX) and the center
- Los Cabos (SJD) and the Baja coast
- Puerto Vallarta (PVR) and the Pacific
- Guadalajara (GDL) and Oaxaca
Coverage is strong in the cities, the resort zones, and along the main highways. It thins out in the jungle interior of the Yucatan, the Baja desert, and remote mountain villages. Download offline maps before driving to the more remote cenotes or ruins.
Common situations
Cancun and the Riviera Maya
Activate at the airport, book an Uber or a vetted transfer, and skip the aggressive taxi touts. A connection keeps maps and tour bookings in hand as you move between Cancun, Playa, and Tulum.
Mexico City trip
Use Uber and maps to get around a huge city safely, and translation for the menus and markets. A mid-size data plan covers a week easily.
Cabo or Vallarta beach holiday
Keep maps and booking apps live across the resort zone and the day trips. The eSIM runs beside your home SIM, so your usual number still rings.
How to install your eSIM before you fly
- Buy the plan. The eSIM arrives by email, usually within a minute. Install it at home on Wi-Fi with the one-tap link or the QR code in the email. 2 plans start counting at install or purchase, and the tables mark them. Install those close to your flight.
- Name the line Mexico and keep it off until you land. Do not delete it after setup, because an eSIM installs only once.
- On arrival, turn the line on, choose it for mobile data and turn on data roaming for it. Turn off data roaming on your home line.
Screen by screen steps for iPhone and Android are in our travel eSIM install guide.
Phones that work
Your phone must support eSIM and be unlocked. Check your model on our compatibility page.
Common questions
How much does an eSIM for Mexico cost?
Plans start at $3.99 for 1 GB over 5 days. A plan with at least 10 GB for 30 days starts at $26.99. Prices checked November 3, 2026.
Is there an unlimited data eSIM for Mexico?
Yes. 3 unlimited plans work in Mexico, from $6.46 for 1 day. That plan gives 1 GB a day at full speed, then 512 kbps.
Is there a plan for Mexico only?
Yes. 10 plans cover Mexico only, from $3.99. 59 more cover it together with other countries.
Can one eSIM cover Mexico and nearby countries?
Yes. 43 plans cover both Mexico and the United States, from $4.49. 26 cover Mexico and Guatemala. 30 cover Mexico and Canada. The section above lists the regional plans.
When does the plan start counting days?
It depends on the plan. Of the 69 plans for Mexico, 67 start when you first use data and 2 start when you install the eSIM. The plan page shows the rule before you pay.
Does the eSIM come with a phone number?
No. These plans are data only, and your home number stays on your regular SIM.
Why is data useful for safety in Mexico?
Booking an Uber or DiDi instead of an unmarked street taxi is widely recommended, since the app tracks the fare, route, and driver. Having data on arrival means you can do that from the airport.
Will it work along the Riviera Maya?
Yes. Cancun, Playa del Carmen, and Tulum are well covered. The jungle interior and remote cenotes have gaps, so download offline maps first.
Can I use Uber from Cancun airport?
Uber runs on the data once you switch on roaming. Check current airport pickup rules, since some Mexican airports restrict where ride-share can collect you.