Staying connected while traveling or communicating with contacts in Mexico is crucial. If you’re an AT&T customer, understanding your options for using your service in Mexico or calling Mexico from the U.S. is essential. This guide breaks down the talk, text, and data options available with various AT&T plans when you are in Mexico.
Whether you have a current AT&T wireless plan or a retired one, there are different levels of service available for use in Mexico. Let’s explore what you can expect.
Current AT&T Wireless Plans in Mexico
For customers with the latest AT&T plans, using your phone in Mexico is often seamless. Here’s a breakdown of current plans and their features in Mexico:
| Current Wireless Plans | Talk | Text | Data |
|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T Unlimited Premium | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| AT&T Unlimited ExtraSM | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited (After 50GB of data use, AT&T may temporarily slow speeds if the network is busy.) |
| AT&T Unlimited StarterSM | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited (AT&T may temporarily slow speeds if the network is busy.) |
| AT&T 4GB | Unlimited | Unlimited | 4GB (AT&T may temporarily slow speeds if the network is busy.) |
As you can see, current unlimited plans like AT&T Unlimited Premium, Extra, and Starter offer unlimited talk, text, and data in Mexico. Even the AT&T 4GB plan includes unlimited talk and text, along with your plan’s data allowance usable in Mexico.
Retired AT&T Wireless Plans in Mexico
If you are on a retired AT&T plan, your options for service in Mexico may vary. Here’s what retired plan holders can generally expect:
| Retired Wireless Plans | Talk | Text | Data |
|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T Unlimited EliteSM | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| AT&T Unlimited &More PremiumSM single or multi-line | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited (After 22 GB, AT&T may temporarily slow data speeds if the network is busy.) |
| AT&T Unlimited &More single or multi-line | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited (AT&T may temporarily slow data speeds if the network is busy.) |
| AT&T Unlimited Plus EnhancedSM single or multi-line | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited (After 22 GB, AT&T may temporarily slow data speeds if the network is busy.) |
| AT&T Unlimited Choice Enhanced single or multi-line | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited (AT&T may temporarily slow data speeds if the network is busy.) |
| AT&T Mobile Share Plus | Unlimited | Unlimited | Use of your plan data |
| Mobile Share AdvantageSM | Unlimited for plans 10GB or higher | Unlimited for plans 10GB or higher | Use of your data for plans with 10GB or higher |
| Mobile Share Flex | Unlimited for plans 10GB or higher | Unlimited for plans 10GB or higher | Use of your data for plans with 10GB or higher |
| Retired AT&T Unlimited Plan® (launched January 12, 2016) with Roam North America feature | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited (After 22GB, we may temporarily slow speeds if the network is busy.) |
| Mobile Share Value® effective 05/20/16, or later | Unlimited for plans with at least 15GB of data | Unlimited for plans 15GB or higher | Use of your data for plans with 15GB or higher |
| Qualifying Mobile Share Value before 5/20/16 + AT&T Roam Mexico feature | Unlimited | Unlimited | Use of your data |
Many older unlimited plans also offered unlimited talk, text, and data in Mexico. However, some retired plans, particularly the Mobile Share plans, utilize your plan’s data allowance while in Mexico. It’s important to check the specifics of your retired plan to understand your data usage in Mexico.
Calling and Texting Mexico from the U.S. with AT&T
It’s not just about using your phone in Mexico; many need to call or text Mexico from the United States. AT&T plans also cater to communication from the U.S. to Mexico:
| Options from the U.S. to Mexico | Current Wireless Plans | Talk | Text |
|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T Unlimited PremiumSM | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| AT&T Unlimited ExtraSM | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| AT&T Unlimited StarterSM | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| AT&T 4GB | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Retired Wireless Plans | Talk | Text |
|---|---|---|
| AT&T Unlimited EliteSM | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| AT&T Unlimited &More℠ Premium single or multi-line | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| AT&T Unlimited &More single or multi-line | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| AT&T Unlimited Plus Enhanced℠ single or multi-line | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| AT&T Unlimited Choice Enhanced single or multi-line | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| AT&T Mobile Share Plus | Unlimited for plans with at least 10GB of data | Unlimited |
| Mobile Share | Unlimited for plans with 10GB | Unlimited |
| Mobile Share Value | Unlimited for plans with 10GB | Unlimited |
| Mobile Share Advantage℠ | Unlimited for plans with 10GB | Unlimited |
| Mobile Share Flex | Unlimited for plans with 10GB | Unlimited |
| AT&T Unlimited Plan® (launched January 12, 2016) | Unlimited | Unlimited |
Most AT&T plans, both current and retired, include unlimited calling and texting from the U.S. to Mexico. This makes it easy to stay in touch with friends, family, or business contacts in Mexico without incurring extra charges.
Checking Your Plan Details
To be absolutely sure about the specifics of your plan and its coverage in Mexico, the best approach is to sign in to your AT&T account. This will provide you with the most accurate details regarding your talk, text, and data options in Mexico.
Understanding your Att Mexico options ensures you remain connected whether you are traveling in Mexico or communicating with those in Mexico from the United States. AT&T provides a range of plans to suit different needs for staying connected across borders.
