Will my cell phone work in Mexico?

It depends on your carrier and plan. Many major U.S. providers, like T-Mobile, AT&T, and Verizon, offer international roaming in Mexico. Some plans include unlimited talk, text, and data in Mexico, while others may require you to activate an international add-on. It is important to check with your carrier before traveling to avoid unexpected charges. If your plan doesn’t cover Mexico or roaming fees are high, getting a local SIM card could be a more cost-effective option. Wi-Fi is widely available in hotels, restaurants, and cafes, so you may also rely on that for internet access.

To call a Mexican number from your foreign phone, start with Mexico’s country code +52, followed by the 10-digit local number (area code + phone number). For example, to call a Puerto Vallarta number like 322-123-4567, dial +52 322 123 4567. If your phone is not set to international mode, you may need to manually dial 011 (the U.S. and Canada exit code), then 52, and then the 10-digit number. So it would be 011 52 322 123 4567.