Mexico eSIM: Travel Data Plans

Description

Our Mexico eSIM gives you data in Cancun, Tulum, Playa del Carmen, Mexico City and the rest of Mexico without UK roaming charges. Mexico is outside Europe, so roaming on a UK plan is costly. Set the eSIM up at home and you are online when you land, for transfers, ride apps and messages home.

Mexico eSIM plans and prices

Card and PayPal payments add a small fee shown at checkout. Bank transfer has no fee.

Which Mexico eSIM plan should I choose?

A one-week beach holiday: 2 GB for 15 days or 3 GB for 30 days. Two weeks with daily video calls: 5 GB or 10 GB for 30 days. For heavy streaming, Unlimited for 7 or 10 days is better value than the big 50 GB and 100 GB plans, which are expensive in Mexico.

Unlimited plans may slow down after heavy daily use under the local network’s fair-use rules. If you need to share your phone’s internet (hotspot), message us before you buy.

Who is this Mexico eSIM for?

• All-inclusive holidays in Cancun, Tulum or Playa del Carmen
• City breaks in Mexico City
• Tours of Chichen Itza and the Yucatan
• Two-centre trips with the USA (add a USA eSIM)

Using data in Mexico

• All-inclusive resorts on the Riviera Maya have Wi-Fi, but it is often slow away from the lobby. Your own data works on the beach and on day trips.
• Cenotes, jungle ruins and some island trips can have weak or no signal. Download maps and tickets before you go.
• If your trip includes the USA, add our USA eSIM for that part: this plan is for Mexico only.

How to set up your Mexico eSIM

1. Check your phone supports eSIM and is unlocked. Not sure? Read our guide to unlocking your phone.
2. Choose your Mexico plan above and pay by card, PayPal or bank transfer.
3. We email your QR code by hand, 10am to 8pm, every day.
4. At home on Wi-Fi, scan it in Settings (Mobile Data or SIM manager, then Add eSIM). When you land in Mexico, switch that line on and turn on data roaming for the eSIM only.

Before you travel, it is worth reading the GOV.UK travel advice for Mexico.

More travel eSIMs

Travelling further? See our USA eSIM, Canada eSIM, Spain eSIM, or browse every country in our travel eSIM shop. Want to call landlines abroad from the UK? Our international calling cards start from £1.49. Need a UK SIM for a visitor? See our pay as you go SIM cards.

Phone not eSIM-ready, or the screen cracked before your trip? Visit our phone repair shop in Plaistow at 396 Barking Road, London E13 8HJ, open every day 10am to 8pm.

Mexico eSIM questions

Does the Mexico eSIM work in Cancun hotel zones?

Yes, it uses Mexican mobile networks, which have good coverage in Cancun and along the Riviera Maya.

What is the best eSIM for Mexico for two weeks?

5 GB for 30 days suits most people. Pick 10 GB if you upload a lot of video or share your internet.

When will I get my Mexico eSIM QR code?

We email QR codes by hand during shop hours, 10am to 8pm, every day. Order at least a day before you fly, so you can install it at home on Wi-Fi.

Can I keep my UK number?

Yes, if your phone has dual SIM. Your UK SIM stays in for calls and texts (your UK network’s roaming rates apply to those), and the eSIM handles data. WhatsApp keeps your usual number.

Is my phone eSIM compatible?

Most recent phones are: iPhone 11 or newer, Samsung Galaxy S20 or newer, Google Pixel 3 or newer. The phone must also be unlocked. See Apple’s eSIM guide or Samsung’s eSIM guide, or ask us.