T-Mobile roaming in Mexico: what it costs, and when an eSIM is cheaper
Data in Mexico is included with most T-Mobile plans. 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
T-Mobile or an eSIM in Mexico: our verdict
Depending on your plan and trip length, at the prices read on October 21, 2026.
With your T-Mobile plan
Keep T-Mobile
Data in Mexico is included in T-Mobile’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.
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Data in Mexico with T-Mobile: our analysis
What T-Mobile’s rate sheet and eSIM prices show, as checked on October 21, 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
Beyond the allowance
Beyond the allowance, T-Mobile charges $0.01/MB (Pay-per-use data).
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 T-Mobile plan.
What T-Mobile’s official rate sheet sets out in Mexico, offer by offer. “Included” means at no extra cost, within your allowance abroad: your T-Mobile account shows the one on your line.
| Plan or offer | Data in Mexico | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Included: unlimited talk and text plus plan high-speed data (30/15/10/5GB depending on the plan, then 256 or 128 Kbps) | Included | Included with almost all postpaid plans; Essentials gets data at up to 128 Kbps; 'Other T-Mobile Plans' pay USD 0.01/MB and USD 0.25/min. |
| Better Value / Experience Beyond / Go5G Next | Included | 30GB high-speed then 256 Kbps |
| Experience More / Go5G Plus | Included | 15GB high-speed then 256 Kbps |
| Go5G | Included | 10GB high-speed then 128 Kbps |
| MAX / Plus | Included | 5GB high-speed then 256 Kbps |
| Magenta / One | Included | 5GB high-speed then 128 Kbps |
| Essentials | Included | Data at up to 128 Kbps at no extra cost |
| Other T-Mobile Plans | $0.01/MB | Pay-per-use data |
What your trip costs
With the T-Mobile roaming rate, against today’s cheapest eSIM, for everyday use.
| Trip | With T-Mobile | Cheapest eSIM | The offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 days · 3 GB | Included with Better Value / Experience Beyond / Go5G Next | $7.00 Nomad | See the plan |
| 7 days · 6 GB | Included with Better Value / Experience Beyond / Go5G Next | $15.50 Nomad | See the plan |
| 14 days · 12 GB | Included with Better Value / Experience Beyond / Go5G Next | €17.99 Orange Travel | See the plan |
| 30 days · 24 GB | Included with Better Value / Experience Beyond / Go5G Next | €39.99 Orange Travel | See the plan |
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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
Google Fi
AT&TIf you take an eSIM: the settings with T-Mobile
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 T-Mobile for calls
In your settings, keep your T-Mobile line for calls and texts, and pick the eSIM for mobile data.
- 3
Turn off T-Mobile roaming
On iPhone: Settings › Cellular › your T-Mobile 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.
T-Mobile roaming in Mexico: your questions
Answered from the T-Mobile price guide and today’s prices.
Is data in Mexico included in my T-Mobile plan?
Yes, with most T-Mobile plans.
T-Mobile 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 T-Mobile line. You keep your number for calls and texts.
Can I keep my T-Mobile number with an eSIM?
Yes, on an eSIM-compatible phone: your T-Mobile line stays on for calls and texts while the eSIM carries the data.
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