eSIM Bait (Mexico)
eSIM Bait (Mexico)
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BAIT MEXICO ESIM
Your digital local line
Buy your prepaid Bait eSIM online: a virtual Bait SIM with a local Mexican number for data, calls, and SMS. Ideal for tourists, visitors, and residents looking for a local line. The price ($189 MXN) already includes the first $120 recharge. Get a new line with your choice of area code or bring your number through portability, with no physical SIM.
DELIVERY By email · ~25 min
The QR code arrives at the registered email address about 25 minutes after purchase, from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. (Mexico City time), every day.
PREPAID
Prices and recharges
The product price includes the line + first recharge. After that, just recharge in Mi Bait.
$189 MXN · $120 recharge Unlimited data · 15 days
Unlimited data*, calls, and SMS.
*5 GB at maximum speed per month, then unlimited at 128 Kbps.
YOUR NUMBER
New line or portability
New line Choose your number series
The line is assigned area code 656 (Ciudad Juárez) by default. After linking, change it to the area code of your choice using the area code change link in your delivery email.
Portability Keep your number · 24–48 business hours
From an operator other than Bait. Have your portability PIN handy (request it by calling or sending an SMS to 051 from your current line), select the Portability number series, and complete the fields shown on screen. You’ll use a temporary number while the process is completed. The line is linked once your number has been ported.
ACTIVATION
How to activate it
1. Purchase and install In Mexico or the United States · Bait native coverage
The purchase and installation must take place in Mexico or the United States, under Bait native coverage. The QR code is for one-time use: do not delete the profile if there is an issue.
2. Link your line Required · INE, passport, or CURP
Mexican citizens: INE, passport, or CURP. Foreign nationals: passport. Service is unavailable without linking. Once Bait approves the linking, the recharge is released automatically.
You have 10 days to install the eSIM and complete the linking process. After that, the QR code expires.
Tip: You can buy in advance and wait to install and link the eSIM until you need to use the line (within those 10 days and while in Mexico or the United States with Bait coverage).
Complete guide: Bait prepaid eSIM in Mexico
SERVICE
Coverage and compatibility
Coverage Altán LTE network · Telcel roaming
Altán Redes national LTE network with roaming on Telcel and VoLTE, depending on the area and device. Then manage your line and recharges in Mi Bait.
eSIM compatibility Device with EID · band 28
You need an eSIM-compatible device with band 28. Easily check by dialing *#06# and confirming that the EID option appears.
Factory unlocked device No carrier lock
The device must be factory unlocked.
On iOS: Settings → General → About → Carrier Lock should say “No SIM restrictions”.
IMEI and warranty Theft, loss, or nonpayment
IMEI blocks due to theft, loss, or nonpayment are not covered by the warranty.
Why choose Telefonía_MX
Shop online, choose an area code or number porting, and receive the QR code by email. Get a Bait virtual SIM without going to a store.
HELP
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Bait Mexico prepaid eSIM cost?
$189 MXN. That total includes the line and the first $120 recharge (unlimited data* for 15 days, with unlimited calls and SMS; 5 GB at maximum speed per month, then unlimited at 128 Kbps). You don't pay extra for the virtual SIM, and there is no monthly fee.
Does Bait have eSIM?
Yes. Bait offers eSIM on the Altán network. You can buy it online here without going to a store: you’ll receive the QR code by email in ~25 min and can install it on a device compatible with eSIM and band 28.
Can I keep my number through number portability?
Yes, if you’re switching from a carrier other than Bait: request your NIP by calling 051, select Portability when purchasing, and use a temporary number while the process is completed (24–48 business hours). If you’re already with Bait and want to switch your SIM to an eSIM, that process is handled by Bait.
How long do I have to install and link it?
10 days from purchase. After that, the QR code expires.
Where can I buy and install it?
The purchase and installation must be completed in Mexico or the United States, within native Bait coverage. You have 10 days from purchase; the recharge is automatically released once Bait approves the linking.
Do I need a monthly plan?
No. It’s prepaid: after the included recharge, you only need to recharge again in Mi Bait.
Does lada mean the same as series numérica?
Yes. In Mexico, “lada” is the colloquial term; “series numérica” is the technical term. In this listing, we use both to mean the same thing: the digits in your local number (for example, 656 for Ciudad Juárez or 55 for Mexico City).
Can I choose another area code?
Yes. The new line is assigned area code 656 by default; after linking it, you can change it to whichever one you want using the area code change link included in your delivery email.
How long can the line go without a recharge?
Up to 150 days. If you don't recharge within that period, the line is suspended.
SUPPORT
Warranty and help
72-hour warranty From the time the QR code is sent
The warranty begins on the date we send your eSIM to the registered email address.
Does not cover issues resulting from misuse, installation on incompatible devices, incorrect installation, problems related to the carrier's linking system, or IMEI blocks due to theft, loss, or nonpayment.
Lia 24/7 Questions anytime
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