Mexico Guide: Telephone & Internet

For most people arriving in a new country, keeping connected with a phone or mobile is a high priority. Be careful about using roaming with your foreign mobile - it can get very expensive quickly! Our guide is packed with information on telecom providers, tariffs and tips on saving money on international calls.

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  Introduction

  The Mexican telecommunication market

  Mexico's telephone network is one of the most well-developed in Latin America, offering a whole range of modern telecommunication services. However telecom charges are still very high compared to those in the US or Europe.

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  Getting a phone line

  How to get a phone line in Mexico

  Getting a phone line in Mexico is usually a straightforward process. In many cities you can choose between different landline providers, whereas in smaller town and villages your choice will often be limited to Telmex.

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  Mobile phone

  Mobile lines, providers and tariffs

  Mexico has a very extensive mobile network but remote areas are often only covered by the market leader ‘Telcel’. Mobile fees are high compared to the US and Europe but you can save money by choosing a package that suits you.

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  Dialling

  How to place a call to and from Mexico

  On August 3rd, 2019 the dialing rules in Mexico changed in order to simplify the complicated system that was in place. The protocol is now similar to the ones in the US and Canada.

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  International calls

  How to save money on international calls

  International calls are very expensive in Mexico. If you need to make many international calls you should look into some of the following options to save money.

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  Internet

  Internet access in Mexico

  High speed internet access is available in most major towns and cities in Mexico, often with a range of different access options. In rural areas things are still a little more complicated.

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