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Before you venture into Mexico with your cell phone, it’s crucial to ascertain if your mobile carrier extends its service in Mexico. Not all carriers/plans come with no additional charges; some could incur heavy costs, particularly on data usage. It is prudent to check with your provider first, you might be able to obtain a “day-pass” and save significantly.
We advise the customers of T-mobile and Verizon to be cautious as only select plans offer free coverage in Mexico. These carriers are not universally free, a misunderstanding can lead to unexpected bills over $1,000. To stay on the safer side, initiate the Airplane Mode.
If you find yourself caught amid perplexity, the safest option is to switch your device to Airplane Mode and connect only to WiFi. Even if you are not using apps actively, they still run in the background and consume a high volume of data, potentially steering you towards hefty costs.
To help you make a phone call in Mexico using a US cell phone, follow these instructions:
From 3rd August 2019, Mexico discarded all prefixes i.e., 01, 045, 044 and adopted the standard 10-digit number: 3-digit area code + 7-digit phone number.
From a US cell phone, dial the exit code (011), followed by the country code (52), and then enter the number.
For instance, if the phone number is 777-555-1234, you would dial it as 011-52-777-555-1234.
Cell phone users have the convenient option to use the plus ‘+’ sign instead of the exit code. Long press on the ‘0’ key until the ‘+’ sign appears on your screen. This way, the preceding example would be dialed as +52-777-555-1234.
Upon dialing, the call tone may sound different from what you hear in the United States, including a beep every second or so. This change is merely regional and not an indication of any issues with your call.
