Mexico
From Droam Prepaid SIM Encyclopedia
Cellular Operators
Movistar
Movistar is a major mobile phone operator owned by Telefónica Móviles. It offers GSM 900/1800 MHz (2G), UMTS 2100 MHz (3G) and HSDPA (3.5G) services.
APN settings
- username: movistar
- password: movistar
- APN name: internet.movistar.mx
- MCC: 334
- MNC: 030
Telcel
Telcel is Mexico's largest mobile phone carrier, owned by América Móvil. Telcel launched its 3G (850Mhz Band) services. This is the 2nd 3G Wireless Network after Iusacell's 3G Nationwide CDMA2000 network, and then expanding to other cities to finally become a national 3G network which will reach more than 350 cities. Telcel's 3G network is based on UMTS / HSDPA technology.
APN settings
- Username: webgprs
- Password: webgprs2002
- APN: internet.itelcel.com
- MMS APN: mms.itelcel.com
- MMS Password: mmsgprs2003
- MMS MMSC: http://mms.itelcel.com/servlets/mms
- MMS Proxy: 148.233.151.240:8080
- MCC: 334
- MNC: 20
AT&T
I usacell is the third and first 4G mexican network
APN settings-Iusacell/Unefon
- username: iusacellgsm
- password: iusacellgsm
- APN name: web.iusacellgsm.mx
- MCC: 334
- MNC: 050
APN settings-AT&T
- APN name: modem.nexteldata.com.mx
- MCC: 334
- MNC: 090
MVNO's
Virgin mobile
- name: Virgin Internet
- APN :internet.virginmobile.mx/
Weex
- username : weex
- APN : internet.weex.mx
tuenti mx
- name: tuenti mx
- apn: internet.tuenti.mx
Prepaid plans
Telcel
| Plan | Price | Validity Period | Text SMS to 5050 to activate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15MB Amigo Telcel Internet | MXN 15.00/ | 1 day | BAT0 |
| 100 MB Internet Amigo Telcel | MXN 49.00/ 4$ | 1 day | BAT1 |
| 200 MB Internet Amigo Telcel | MXN 79.00/ 7$ | 2 days | BAT2 |
| 700 MB Internet Amigo Telcel | MXN 199.00/ 17$ | 7 days | BAT7 |
| Internet Telcel Amigo 1.5 GB | MXN 299.00/ 25$ | 2 days | BAT15 |
| Telcel Amigo 3GB Internet | MXN 499.00/ 42$ | 30 days | BAT30 |
After the first 100MB per day (1GB per week, 3GB per month), they may drop your speed down to 128kb. Doesn't seem to be a volume limit (although speed obviously limits the amount of data). It works in Mexico only.
How to top up
Refill cards are available from stores, Mexican bank accounts and ATMs can be used; there are also some US companies selling online recharges.
Where to buy
SIM cards are called (microchips) and can be brought from local Telcel dealers you'll find almost everywhere in the country.
Sim Sizes
Mini SIMs exist. Micro SIM availibility .
Movistar
| Plan | Price | Volume | Validity Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conecta 5 en 1 | MXN 12/ 1$ | 5MB | 1 day |
| Conecta 10 en 7 | MXN 50/ 4$ | 10MB | 7 days |
| Links 15 | MXN 90/ 8$ | 50MB | 15 days |
MXN 0.02 per additional KB
Where to buy
Refill cards are available from newsstands, convenience stores,supermarkets. Customer service number is *611 dialing from a movistar cell phone.
eSIM availability
There are two providers, that have esim offers.
AT&T
You have seven options:
1) Mexico unlimited data eSIM for 5 days, costing 19 USD/19 EUR/19 GBP/27 AUD/24 CAD.
2) Mexico unlimited data eSIM for 10 days, costing 34 USD/34 EUR/29 GBP/49 AUD/44 CAD.
3) Mexico unlimited data eSIM for 15 days, costing 47 USD/47 EUR/44 GBP/67 AUD/55 CAD.
4) Mexico unlimited data eSIM for 20 days, costing 54 USD/57 EUR/49 GBP/84 AUD/74 CAD.
5) Mexico unlimited data eSIM for 30 days, costing 64 USD/69 EUR/59 GBP/99 AUD/89 CAD.
6) Mexico unlimited data eSIM for 60 days, costing 84 USD/87 EUR/77 GBP/127 AUD/114 CAD.
7) Mexico unlimited data eSIM for 90 days, costing 99 USD/99 EUR/87 GBP/144 AUD/129 CAD.
Telcel
So, which Mexico Chorro Fon eSIMs are available? You have these four options:
1) Mexico/Chorro Fon 1 GB eSIM for 7 days, costing 8 USD – most popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers.
2) Mexico/Chorro Fon 2 GB eSIM for 15 days, costing 15 USD.
3) Mexico/Chorro Fon 3 GB eSIM for 30 days, costing 21 USD – very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers.
4) Mexico/Chorro Fon 5 GB eSIM for 30 days, costing 32.50 USD.