Best eSIM for Mexico City: prices, data and how to set it up (2026)
A Slashtel eSIM for Mexico City costs from $4.09, with 6 plans from 1GB to 20GB, valid 7 to 30 days. Install it before you fly; it connects when you land at Benito Juarez International (MEX) or Felipe Angeles (NLU) on Movistar, Telcel or AT&T and works across Mexico. Data only: your own number stays on your usual SIM for calls, texts and bank codes.
This is a data-only eSIM that works on arrival in Mexico City and across Mexico. Install it before your flight, and it starts when it first connects in the destination. Plans run from 1 GB to 20 GB, valid for 7 to 30 days, with 5G on Movistar, Telcel and AT&T.
Mexico City eSIM plans: the facts
| Price (USD) | Data | Valid for | Per GB | Networks | Hotspot | 5G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $4.09 | 1 GB | 7 days | $4.09 | Movistar, Telcel or AT&T | Yes | Yes, where available |
| $7.99 | 3 GB | 15 days | $2.66 | Movistar, Telcel or AT&T | Yes | Yes, where available |
| $10.99 | 3 GB | 30 days | $3.66 | Movistar, Telcel or AT&T | Yes | Yes, where available |
| $16.79 | 5 GB | 30 days | $3.36 | Movistar, Telcel or AT&T | Yes | Yes, where available |
| $29.89 | 10 GB | 30 days | $2.99 | Movistar, Telcel or AT&T | Yes | Yes, where available |
| $53.39 | 20 GB | 30 days | $2.67 | Movistar, Telcel or AT&T | Yes | Yes, where available |
Prices checked 10 October 2026, all-in, no roaming charges. Networks and 5G are from our supplier's network list for Mexico; the eSIM joins the strongest one automatically and speed depends on local coverage. Data only: no phone number, calls or SMS.
Which plan for your trip to Mexico City
| Trip | Maps, messages, light browsing | Social, video calls, hotspot |
|---|---|---|
| 1 week | 3GB · 15 days $7.99 about 3GB needed | 10GB · 30 days $29.89 about 7GB needed |
| 2 weeks | 5GB · 30 days $16.79 about 5GB needed | 20GB · 30 days $53.39 about 14GB needed |
| 1 month | 10GB · 30 days $29.89 about 9GB needed | Ask us |
Live prices from our Mexico plans. Usage estimates: about 0.3GB a day for maps, messaging and browsing; about 1GB a day with video and calls.
How to set up your Mexico City eSIM
iPhone
- On Wi-Fi, open the QR email and go to Settings → Mobile Service (or Cellular) → Add eSIM → Use QR Code.
- Scan the QR and label the new line "Travel".
- Keep your usual line on for calls and texts; choose the Travel eSIM for mobile data.
- When you land in Mexico City, turn on Data Roaming for the Travel eSIM.
Android
- On Wi-Fi, go to Settings → Network & internet (Connections on Samsung) → SIMs → Add eSIM.
- Choose "Scan QR code" and scan the code from your email.
- Set the new eSIM as the SIM for mobile data; keep your usual SIM for calls and texts.
- When you land in Mexico City, turn on Roaming for the new eSIM.
Menu names vary a little by phone and software version. The QR works once: don't delete the eSIM after installing it. Full guide with screenshots · Check your phone supports eSIM
Getting online in Mexico City
- Install the eSIM on Wi-Fi before you fly, so it is ready when you land at Benito Juarez International or Felipe Angeles.
- Turn on data roaming for the eSIM when you land, as it starts on first connection in Mexico.
- Keep your home SIM in the phone for calls, texts and one-time passcodes.
Other options
Other eSIMs, such as Airalo and Holafly, also cover Mexico, and you can buy a local SIM at the airport with your passport. We publish every seller's price for the same data side by side: compare Mexico eSIM prices.
Travelling on from Mexico City? The same eSIM also works in Cancun, Tulum, Playa del Carmen.