How can I buy a Mexico SIM Card or eSIM for Mexico for Internet connectivity in Mexico?

There are several ways to purchase an eSIM for Mexico, the most recent technological advancement in the travel SIM market. Before discussing how to purchase a Mexico SIM Card or eSIM, let's examine how much it can help you save on your international roaming bill in Mexico.

Purchasing an International Roaming Plan for Mexico from your telecom service provider is an alternative to purchasing a Mexico SIM or eSIM. You may use this service if you are a postpaid customer. Your telecom service provider may request a deposit or may activate international roaming without requiring one, depending on the terms of the service. They may,  however,  put an upper limit on usage or spend,  depending on your creditworthiness with your telecom company and their own policies related to International roaming plans.

Although this is a great option in terms of convenience, as you won't have to deal with the hassle of purchasing a separate Mexican SIM Card or an eSIM for Mexico, and you'll be able to keep using your current mobile number during the trip, it can be pricey.  If you company is taking care of your mobile bills on your business trip to Mexico,  this is a great option to go for as you are not paying the roaming bill in Mexico out of your pocket and hence the savings are not going into your pocket either.

However, it makes complete sense to purchase a Mexico SIM Card or a Mexico eSIM if your company does not cover your international roaming bill in Mexico or you are traveling to Mexico for leisure or personal reasons and have to take care of your mobile bill yourself. Mexico eSIM will be a better choice for you if your smartphone is eSIM compatible (the majority of Apple, Samsung, and Google phones are). It is easier to buy, install and use and extremely cost effective in terms of data charges.  Top eSIM companies such Rocket offer incredible options for Mexico eSIMs via their website and Mobile APP.  

Simply visit their website or download their APP and make the purchase with just a few clicks.  The Mexico eSIM will be sent to you via e-mail in a matter of minutes as a QR Code with easy instructions to install it on your cellphone, tablet or laptop.  The installation process should be done under wifi connectivity and generally takes less than 5 minutes. Once installed,  you are good to go.  Open ‘settings’ on your phone and set your eSIM for data Usage once you land in Mexico and you’ll be connected to the local telecom operator in Mexico for all your data needs.

If your smartphone is not eSIM compatible, an alternative is the regular plastic SIM Card for Mexico, which must be manually installed into your phone and will provide you with a reasonably priced data roaming plan and a local mobile number in Mexico. They cost a little bit more than an eSIM for the same destination, but they have the added benefit of a local mobile number with free incoming calls and, in some cases, free outgoing call minutes as well.

However, installing a physical SIM can be a little challenging. But unlike eSIMs, which only work with a limited selection of 200+ phone models, they are compatible with all types of cellphones. Here is a list of phones that support eSIM.

Where can you buy them ?

Purchase an eSIM for Mexico online from this page if your phone is eSIM compatible. By far, this is the simplest and quickest way to get incredibly cheap Internet connectivity in Mexico.

If your phone does not support eSIM and you must use a physical SIM card for Mexico, you can either purchase it online if the seller offers delivery to your area. If you are unable to find an online seller who delivers to your location,  then another option for you is to buy a SIM Card for Mexico at the airport.  

I have always purchased my travel eSIM for Mexico online from Rocket, a company that is well-known for providing reliable international roaming services. Download their APP from here OR visit their website here. They offer services in every nation you can imagine, and they are very helpful if you need anything before, during, or after your purchase. They have a smart chatbot on their platform which takes care of most of your queries.  If you do need to interact with a human agent,  that option is available in all languages.  

Their prices are reasonable, and using the platform is incredibly simple. Your eSIM for Mexico can be easily installed on your smartphone, tablet, or laptop in just a few minutes and for a fraction of the cost of a large telecom company's data roaming plans. This will give you continuous, high-quality internet connectivity in Mexico.