Mexico: Travel: Cell Phone and Internet Coverage

Wireless Internet and cell phone coverage in Mexico

Reliable cell phone coverage and service in Mexico has improved over the past few years. Celluar providers such as AT&T have broadened their reach into Mexico communities with better phone service.

Wireless Internet access is still spotty in many areas, even with the faster 3G network that brings broadband coverage to cell phones and iPhones. You may need to activate international roaming on your account to call outside of the U.S. and not incur hefty Mexico phone charges.

AT&T International Cell Call Plans for Mexico

AT&T rates for Standard International Roaming Coverage is .99¢ per minute. World Traveler rate is .59¢ per minute.

Capable wireless phones or devices can send text, picture or video messages while outside the U.S.. Text Messages: $0.50 per message sent. Picture and Video Messages: $1.30 per message sent

Package rates apply to all text, picture or video messages received when roaming internationally. Any message you receive will be deducted from your monthly domestic data plan.

ATT's International Care Center for Activation: 1-800-331-0500. For Troubleshooting call 1-800-335-4685. When calling from overseas, +1-916-843-4685