Google Fi roaming in Mexico: what it costs, and when an eSIM is cheaper
Data in Mexico is included with Unlimited Premium and Unlimited Standard. An eSIM for 7 days and 6 GB costs from $15.50 (Nomad).
The best eSIMs in Mexico for a week
For 7 days and 6 GB
- 1Best unlimited
Ubigi
Unlimited · 15 days
$58.00$3.87 per day- 5 GB a day at full speed, then reduced speed
- Networks: Altán Redes, Movistar, and Telcel
- Hotspot allowed
- 2Cheapest
Nomad
10 GB · 30 days
$15.50$1.55 per GB- Lowest total price for 7 days
- Networks: AT&T and Movistar
- Hotspot allowed
- 3Best price per GB
Orange Travel
20 GB · 14 days
€17.99€0.90 per GB- Lowest price per GB for this trip
- Networks: AT&T, Movistar, and Telcel
- Hotspot allowed
Three steps, three questions: the best unlimited plan, the cheapest and the best price per GB, from three different providers. How we pick the podium · Affiliate links
Google Fi or an eSIM in Mexico: our verdict
Depending on your plan and trip length, at the prices read on October 22, 2026.
With your Google Fi plan
Keep Google Fi
Data in Mexico is included in Google Fi’s reference plan at no extra cost, within your allowance abroad.
With an eSIM, 7 days and 6 GB
$15.50
Today’s lowest price, from Nomad. Useful if you go over your plan’s allowance.
See the planAffiliate links
Data in Mexico with Google Fi: our analysis
What Google Fi’s rate sheet and eSIM prices show, as checked on October 22, 2026.
If you go over your allowance
- 3 daysNomad$7.00
- 1 weekNomad$15.50
- 2 weeksOrange Travel€17.99
- 1 monthOrange Travel€39.99
eSIMs in Mexico at a glance
- In Mexico, we compare plans from 7 eSIM providers: GigSky, GoMoWorld, Jetpac, Nomad, Orange Travel, Ubigi, and Yesim.
- The cheapest unlimited plan for a week is from Ubigi: $58.00 (Unlimited · 15 days).
Plan by plan
What applies in Mexico depending on your Google Fi plan.
What Google Fi’s official rate sheet sets out in Mexico, offer by offer. “Included” means at no extra cost, within your allowance abroad: your Google Fi account shows the one on your line.
| Plan or offer | Data in Mexico | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Included on Unlimited Standard and Unlimited Premium; Flexible pays USD 10/GB | Included | Unlimited Essentials: not supported abroad (data included only in the US). 'inclus' is false at this level because inclusion depends on the plan. |
| Unlimited Premium | Included | Included (unlimited data in Canada and Mexico) |
| Unlimited Standard | Included | Included (unlimited data in Canada and Mexico) |
| Flexible | $10.00/GB | Data billed per GB |
What your trip costs
With the Google Fi roaming rate, against today’s cheapest eSIM, for everyday use.
| Trip | With Google Fi | Cheapest eSIM | The offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 days · 3 GB | Included with Unlimited Premium | $7.00 Nomad | See the plan |
| 7 days · 6 GB | Included with Unlimited Premium | $15.50 Nomad | See the plan |
| 14 days · 12 GB | Included with Unlimited Premium | €17.99 Orange Travel | See the plan |
| 30 days · 24 GB | Included with Unlimited Premium | €39.99 Orange Travel | See the plan |
Affiliate links
Mexico with other US carriers
The same trip with the other US carriers we track, from their official rate sheets.
All 4 US carriers we track include Mexico in at least one plan: AT&T, Google Fi, T-Mobile, and Verizon.
Verizon
AT&T
T-MobileIf you take an eSIM: the settings with Google Fi
Four settings, before you leave or on the plane.
- 1
Install the eSIM at home
Buy it and scan its QR code before you leave: with most providers, the plan only starts when you first connect at your destination.
- 2
Keep Google Fi for calls
In your settings, keep your Google Fi line for calls and texts, and pick the eSIM for mobile data.
- 3
Turn off Google Fi roaming
On iPhone: Settings › Cellular › your Google Fi line › Data Roaming. On Android: Settings › Mobile networks › Roaming.
- 4
Keep eSIM roaming on
A travel eSIM uses the local networks: its data roaming must stay on.
Google Fi roaming in Mexico: your questions
Answered from the Google Fi price guide and today’s prices.
Is data in Mexico included in my Google Fi plan?
Yes, with Unlimited Premium and Unlimited Standard.
Google Fi or an eSIM in Mexico: which is cheaper?
If you go over your allowance, an eSIM can take over: for 3 days, $7.00 (Nomad); for a week, $15.50 (Nomad); for two weeks, €17.99 (Orange Travel); for a month, €39.99 (Orange Travel).
Which US carriers include Mexico?
All 4 US carriers we track include Mexico in at least one plan: AT&T, Google Fi, T-Mobile, and Verizon.
Which network does an eSIM use in Mexico?
The cheapest one-week eSIM (Nomad) uses AT&T and Movistar. Depending on the plan, the 7 providers we compare in Mexico list Telcel, AT&T, Movistar, and Altán Redes.
How do I avoid roaming charges in Mexico?
Use a travel eSIM for data and turn off data roaming on your Google Fi line. You keep your number for calls and texts.
Can I keep my Google Fi number with an eSIM?
Yes, on an eSIM-compatible phone: your Google Fi line stays on for calls and texts while the eSIM carries the data.
Peru
Australia
Canada
China
Egypt
France
Greece
Iceland