Mobile Access in Mexico with a Mexican SIM Card
With Airport Telecom Schiphol’s Mexican prepaid SIM cards, you can make unlimited calls and use mobile data throughout Mexico. You can choose between a 5GB data plan and an Unlimited data plan. Both SIM cards are usable in both Mexico and the USA. The plans are ideal for internet use and provide easy access to email, WhatsApp, navigation, and other internet applications.
Data and Calling in Mexico
The 5GB card includes unlimited local call minutes. The Unlimited card includes unlimited local call minutes too. This can be useful for calling hotels and restaurants within Mexico, for example.
Whatsapp with a Mexican SIM Card
All calls made over the internet, such as with WhatsApp, Skype, FaceTime, etc., are also possible. You will then use the data plan on the SIM card. Just like with all other apps, you can continue to use WhatsApp as usual. Once WhatsApp detects that a different SIM card is in your phone, it may ask you whether you want to create a new account or leave everything as it was. If you choose the latter, nothing will change on WhatsApp. You’ll simply keep your existing WhatsApp identity with all your contacts, groups, and chats.
Coverage with prepaid sim card Mexico
Mexico is a huge country with good phone coverage in the cities and well-known coastal towns like Playa del Carmen and Acapulco, but with also many remote areas where there are no transmission towers. In and around Mexico City cell phone coverage is excellent so Churro’s eating in the Centro Histórico or watching “The History of Mexico” at the Palacio Nacional you can navigate or share photos’s with the home front. In the countryside and mountains, this will be more difficult. In Cancun with its white beaches and vibrant nightlife, there is perfect mobile Internet, and the same is true in Zihuatanejo, Cozumel and the many other well-known and crowded places.
SIM card for Mexico and the US
As indicated, the 5GB SIM card and the Unlimited SIM card work in both Mexico and the US. With these SIM cards, you have 5GB or unlimited data, plus unlimited calling and receiving in both Mexico and the US. Ideal if you’re visiting both countries.
Free home delivery or pick-up at Schiphol
You can pick up your prepaid Mexico SIM cards at our Airport Telecom store in Schiphol Plaza upon departure from Schiphol. SIM cards can also be delivered free of charge to your home in the Netherlands and Belgium. Orders placed on weekdays before 2:00 PM will be shipped the same day. Delivery usually takes place within one or two business days.
Advantages of a Mexico SIM card
- The Mexico SIM is available in all sizes (mini, micro, and nano) and fits any phone.
- You can be reached throughout Mexico on a single phone number. With the Mexico SIM cards, you can also be reached in the USA on this same number.
- Hotspot and MIFI functionality work with this Mexico SIM card.
Data & Calling in Mexico
There are two versions of the Mexico SIM card:
SIM 5GB data € 49,=
- Includes unlimited local call minutes in Mexico and the USA
- Includes 5GB data in Mexico and the USA
SIM Unlimited data € 69,= *
- Includes unlimited local calls to Mexican and USA numbers *
- Includes unlimited data in Mexico and the USA *
Data bundles are valid for 30 days after activation.
(*) There is a Fair Use Policy. In the event of excessive data usage, the provider in Mexico may limit the SIM’s capabilities.
How do I install the SIM card Mexico in my phone?
Open the slider on the side of the phone. You can do this with the pin provided with the phone. If you don’t have this you can make one by bending a paper clip. Airport Telecom sim cards also come with an extra pin.
Remove your own sim card and keep it safe! Now insert the new SIM card. There is only one way to do this. You may have a phone that can hold more than one SIM card. Insert the new SIM card as an extra card.
Push the SIM card slide back into the phone now. If all goes well, you can now automatically use the new sim. The phone may ask you to do some additional settings.
Frequently asked questions
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Which SIM card to use in Mexico?
For a short stay of a few days, you probably won't need that much data. The 5GB data bundle for Mexico may then be sufficient. Applications such as Whatsapp, Instagram and navigation do not consume much data. If you are staying longer, it may be useful to choose Unlimited so you will definitely have enough data. The Unlimited SIM card also offers unlimited calls within Mexico.
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Where do you buy a sim card for Mexico?
Buy a SIM card for Mexico from Airport Telecom Schiphol. You can pick it up in the store. Or order online and the SIM card will be delivered to your home for free.
Simple sim card installation
Step 1
Install your SIM card
Open the slider on the side of the phone. You can do this with the pin that came with the phone. If you don’t have this you can make one by bending a paper clip. Airport Telecom sim cards also come with an extra pin.
Step 2
Set up your SIM card
Remove your own sim card and keep it safe! Now insert the new SIM card. There is only one way to do this. You may have a phone that can hold more than one SIM card. Insert the new SIM card as an extra card.
Step 3
Start using data
Push the SIM card slide back into the phone now. If all goes well, you can now automatically use the new sim. The phone may ask you to do some additional settings.
Our advantages
Always connected during your journey
Enjoy worry-free connectivity wherever you are, with access to reliable networks worldwide. Whether you're planning a short vacation or a long business trip, you'll stay connected everywhere.
No surprises or hidden costs
Pay only for what you use, without unexpected fees or complicated contracts. With transparent pricing and clear options, you're always prepared and know exactly where you stand.
Easily and quickly activated
Your SIM card is ready to use within minutes, so you are instantly connected when you arrive abroad. Activating the card is simple and requires no technical knowledge or complex steps.
Great compliments
Big compliments to Airport Telecom ! For my vacation to the Philippines, I received an Unlimited Sim card that really worked perfectly everywhere. The Philippines are very vast but I had coverage everywhere. A travel companion only had problems with a locally purchased Sim card so I was happy with my Sim from Airport Telecom ! I recommend this company to everyone for a carefree vacation. Anko
Anko K.
Philippines
What an excellent way
Used a sim from Airport Telecom for our trip to Tanzania. What a great way to travel comfortably and still remain reachable. The excellent explanations made for a relaxing trip and the accessibility was top notch. Many thanks Robert and Marion.
Robert van W.
Tanzania
Top service
Top service. Purchased a sim card with 12 gb for 9 days in California. After some questions both via email and over the phone I made the choice to purchase it from Airport Telecom. Clear instructions and fast home delivery! I activated the card on advice at home, changed SIM cards on the plane and once we landed in Los Angeles we immediately had a stable connection to the network.
Marco van den H.
America
We are in June
We went to Indonesia in June. We had 2 sim cards and they worked perfectly. We were super satisfied with them. I would definitely recommend it
Jolanda V.
Indonesia
Already 2x a sim
Used a sim twice now for Africa, both times good service from Telecom. Highly recommended!
Marga van den B.
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