# eSIM for travellers from Mexico: where you go and what it costs

> Mexican travellers go to the United States, Spain and Canada most (Turespaña, 2024). A 5 GB, 30-day eSIM costs $11.49 for the United States, $7.49 for Spain and $17.99 for Canada, in US dollars. Delivered by email in seconds.

The top three destinations for travellers from Mexico are the United States, Spain and Canada, according to Turespana's Mercado emisor Mexico 2025 report, which cites INEGI figures for 2024. A travel eSIM lets you add a data plan for your trip while your Mexican SIM stays where it is.

- Shop: eSIMology (esimology.com), travel eSIM data plans
- Delivery: instant, by email and on the order page, with a QR code, a one-tap install link for iPhone (iOS 17.4+) and manual codes
- Checkout: guest checkout, Apple Pay, Google Pay and cards; prices in GBP, EUR or USD including any taxes
- Refunds: an eSIM never installed can be cancelled within 30 days for a full refund to the card
- Plans are data only (no phone number); most start when the eSIM first connects at the destination
- URL: https://esimology.com/guides/esim-for-travellers-from-mexico

## Where Mexican travellers go

| Rank | Destination | Plan | Price | eSIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | 5 GB, 30 days | $11.49 | https://esimology.com/esim/united-states |
| 2 | Spain | 5 GB, 30 days | $7.49 | https://esimology.com/esim/spain |
| 3 | Canada | 5 GB, 30 days | $17.99 | https://esimology.com/esim/canada |

Ranking: Turespana, Mercado emisor Mexico 2025 (citing INEGI), 2024 (https://conocimiento.tourspain.es/export/sites/conocimiento/.content/Informes/mercado-emisor/2025/2-mexico-mercado-emisor-2025.pdf). No public ranked country list beyond the top three was found: INEGI publishes totals (18.8m trips abroad in 2024), and the shares are United States 45.7%, Spain 14.3%, Canada 5.8% (the other 34.2% is not split by country).

## Roaming from Mexico

| Carrier | Zone | Price | What it gives | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Telcel | Telcel Sin Fronteras: United States (incl. Puerto Rico, USVI) and Canada | $50 MXN for 30 days | Your Plan Telcel's minutes, messages and data work in the US and Canada like in Mexico; received calls and texts free; monthly add-on to a Plan Telcel (IVA included) | https://www.telcel.com/personas/servicios/llamadas-y-mensajeria/sin-frontera-telcel |
| AT&T Mexico | Roaming Ilimitado, Preferente (77 countries incl. Spain, France, Italy, Germany, UK, Japan) | $299 MXN for 5 days | Unlimited MB (slowed to 256 kbps after 2,500 MB); no minutes or SMS | https://att.com.mx/planes/roaming/ |
| AT&T Mexico | Roaming Ilimitado, Preferente (77 countries) | $549 MXN for 10 days | Unlimited MB (slowed to 256 kbps after 5,000 MB) | https://att.com.mx/planes/roaming/ |
| AT&T Mexico | Roaming Ilimitado, Preferente (77 countries) | $849 MXN for 17 days | Unlimited MB (slowed to 256 kbps after 8,500 MB) | https://att.com.mx/planes/roaming/ |
| Movistar | Travel Diario (business/empresas): Europe and Latin America, not US or Canada | $110 MXN a day | Unlimited browsing, 60 minutes a day and unlimited SMS; charged only on days used | https://www.movistar.com.mx/empresas/movil/roaming-internacional |

Read 7 November 2026.

## Good to know

- Telcel's Sin Fronteras ($50 MXN a month) lets your Plan Telcel's minutes, texts and data work in the US and Canada; calls you receive there are free. (https://www.telcel.com/personas/servicios/llamadas-y-mensajeria/sin-frontera-telcel)
- AT&T Mexico treats Mexico, the United States and Canada as home coverage on many plans (depending on plan); its roaming packs apply to other countries. (https://att.com.mx/planes/roaming/)
- Mexican residents made 18.8 million trips abroad in 2024 (INEGI), with the United States taking 45.7% of travellers. (https://conocimiento.tourspain.es/export/sites/conocimiento/.content/Informes/mercado-emisor/2025/2-mexico-mercado-emisor-2025.pdf)

## Which eSIM suits your trip from Mexico?

Start with where you are going, then pick the matching plan.

- **United States:** eSIMology's plans run on AT&T and Verizon, with 5G where the network offers it. See the [United States eSIM plans](/esim/united-states).
- **Spain:** eSIMology's plans run on Movistar and Orange, with 5G where the network offers it. Spain is in the Europe bundle, and you can see the [Spain eSIM plans](/esim/spain).
- **Canada:** eSIMology's plans run on Bell, Rogers Wireless and SaskTel, with 5G where the network offers it. Canada is in the USA & Canada bundle and the North America bundle.
- **Heavy data use:** AT&T Mexico treats Mexico, the United States and Canada as home coverage on many plans, depending on the plan. For trips beyond those countries, or for more data than your plan includes, eSIMology's daily allowances and bigger fixed plans are the place to look.

## What do Mexico networks charge to roam?

Here's what three Mexican carriers charge. Prices were read on 7 November 2026.

Telcel Sin Fronteras is 50 MXN a month, an add-on to a Plan Telcel (IVA included). In the United States and Canada, your minutes, messages and data work as in Mexico. Calls and texts you receive there are free.

AT&T Mexico's Roaming Ilimitado, Preferente covers 77 countries, including Spain, the UK and Japan. Passes are 299 MXN for 5 days, 549 MXN for 10 days and 849 MXN for 17 days. Data is unlimited, slowed to 256 kbps after 2,500 MB (5-day), 5,000 MB (10-day) and 8,500 MB (17-day). There are no minutes or SMS. On many plans, AT&T treats Mexico, the United States and Canada as home coverage.

Movistar's Travel Diario costs 110 MXN per day for Europe and Latin America, but not the US or Canada. It gives unlimited browsing, 60 minutes a day and unlimited SMS. You pay only on days you use.

Where home roaming costs extra, a travel eSIM gives data for one price and keeps your number on for calls and texts. Heavy users should look at eSIMology's daily allowances and bigger fixed plans.

## Questions

### Where do Mexican travellers go most?

The United States, Spain and Canada, in that order, according to Turespana, Mercado emisor Mexico 2025 (citing INEGI).

### How much does roaming cost from Mexico?

Telcel $50 MXN for 30 days (Telcel Sin Fronteras: United States (incl. Puerto Rico); AT&T Mexico $299 MXN for 5 days (Roaming Ilimitado); Movistar $110 MXN a day (Travel Diario (business/empresas): Europe and Latin America), from each carrier's own page, read 7 November 2026. A 5 GB, 30-day United States eSIM costs $11.49 for the whole trip.

### Can I keep my Mexican number with a travel eSIM?

Yes. A travel eSIM from eSIMology is data only: keep your home SIM switched on for calls and texts (your carrier's own rates apply to those), and use WhatsApp, FaceTime or any calling app over the eSIM's data.

### Which currency do I pay in?

Pounds, euros or US dollars: pick yours at the top of any page. This guide shows US dollars. Cards from Mexico pay in US dollars and convert to MXN at the card's own rate.

### Do I need an eSIM for a trip from Mexico to the United States?

An eSIM gives you data in the United States without swapping out your Mexican SIM. eSIMology's US plans run on AT&T and Verizon, with 5G where the network offers it. Bundles include USA & Canada and Australia, UK & US.

### Is roaming included on Telcel in the United States and Canada?

Yes, on a Plan Telcel with the Telcel Sin Fronteras add-on. Your minutes, messages and data work in the US and Canada like in Mexico, and calls and texts you receive there are free. The add-on is a monthly charge on top of your plan.

### Is roaming included on AT&T Mexico in Spain?

AT&T Mexico's Roaming Ilimitado passes cover Spain, with 5, 10 and 17-day options. The 5-day pass gives unlimited data, slowed to 256 kbps after 2,500 MB, with no minutes or texts. Your eSIM in Spain uses Movistar and Orange, with 5G where the network offers it, and eSIMology offers Europe bundles for the trip.