Best eSIM for Mexico — Instant Data Plans
Mexico is North America's top travel destination — and whether you're on a Cancún beach or exploring Oaxaca's food scene, reliable data makes the trip.
Your calls stay on your home number.
Your data runs on LTE.app.
Most modern iPhones and Android phones support two connections at once. Keep your existing SIM active — your number never changes, your apps keep working. Just add a Mexico data plan on top.
- ✓ Calls and texts work normally
- ✓ WhatsApp, iMessage unchanged
- ✓ Bank 2FA still arrives
- ✓ Nothing to cancel or port
- ✓ Full 4G / 5G speeds
- ✓ Hotspot included
- ✓ Activates the moment you land
- ✓ From $1.84 — not $10–15/day
- ✗ ~$10–15 per day, every day
- ✗ Throttled after 512 MB
- ✗ No hotspot on most plans
- ✗ Bill shock when you get home
Available Plans (20)
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Best eSIM for Mexico — what you need to know
Mexico is North America's top travel destination — and whether you're on a Cancún beach or exploring Oaxaca's food scene, reliable data makes the trip.
LTE.app offers 20 eSIM plans for Mexico, starting from $1.84. Plans are instant — purchase, scan the QR code in Settings, and your data is live. No physical SIM, no airport queue, no contract.
Coverage is provided through Telcel and AT&T Mexico and Movistar Mexico, giving you data across Mexico City, Cancún, Playa del Carmen and beyond. Telcel has the widest coverage including Yucatán beaches, Pacific coast resorts, and inland cities.
Why use an eSIM in Mexico?
Mexico eSIM coverage & networks
LTE.app plans in Mexico route through Telcel, AT&T Mexico, Movistar Mexico. Telcel has the widest coverage including Yucatán beaches, Pacific coast resorts, and inland cities.
Major destinations covered include Mexico City, Cancún, Playa del Carmen, Los Cabos, and Oaxaca. Urban areas and popular tourist sites generally have reliable 4G LTE; rural and mountainous areas may vary.
More questions about Mexico eSIMs
Does the eSIM work as a hotspot in Mexico?+
Hotspot supported. Useful for sharing data at all-inclusive resorts with slow or paid Wi-Fi.
Does the Mexico eSIM include a phone number?+
Data-only — no Mexican number.
Which network will my eSIM use in Mexico?+
LTE.app plans in Mexico use Telcel and AT&T Mexico and Movistar Mexico. The network your device connects to depends on your plan and device compatibility.
Can I top up or extend my Mexico eSIM?+
Some plans allow top-ups or extensions from within the LTE.app. If you run out of data, you can purchase an additional plan — the new eSIM will be delivered instantly as a QR code.
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This eSIM provides data access only. It does not include a Mexico phone number. Use WhatsApp, FaceTime, or Signal for calls.
Set up the eSIM at home over Wi-Fi before your trip. Data only starts counting once you connect to a local network on arrival.
Mobile hotspot is available on most Mexico plans. Share your data with a laptop or travel companion without extra cost.
Your phone must be eSIM-compatible and carrier-unlocked. Most iPhones from 2018 and flagship Android phones from 2020 support eSIM.
Your QR code is emailed the moment your payment completes — no waiting, no shipping, no airport queue.
How to install your Mexico eSIM
Note for Mexico: Install before landing at CUN or MEX. If traveling between Mexico and the US, a separate eSIM for each country is often better value.
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