eSIM Telcel (Mexico)
eSIM Telcel (Mexico)
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Dial *#06# to find it
Dial *#06# to find it
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TELCEL MEXICO ESIM
Your digital local line
Buy your Telcel prepaid eSIM online with no plan: a digital Telcel SIM with a Mexican number for data, calls, and SMS on the Telcel network. Ideal for tourists, foreigners, and residents looking for a local line. The price (from $199 MXN) already includes your selected recharge. New lines only, with number series from Baja California and Baja California Sur, no physical SIM.
DELIVERY By email · ~25 min
You’ll receive your eSIM about 25 minutes after purchase, every day from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. (Mexico City time).
PREPAID
Prices and recharges
The price of the Telcel eSIM includes the line and first recharge. Choose one of the 3 packages when you buy; afterward, just recharge in Mi Telcel.
$199 MXN · $100 recharge 1.5 GB · 15 days
1.5 GB of data. Unlimited minutes, SMS, and social media. Includes basic Amazon Prime.
$289 MXN · $150 recharge 2.5 GB · 25 days
2.5 GB of data. Unlimited minutes, SMS, and social media. Includes basic Amazon Prime and Claro Música (500 MB).
$379 MXN · $200 recharge 3.5 GB · 30 days
3.5 GB of data. Unlimited minutes, SMS, and social media. Includes basic Amazon Prime and Claro Música (500 MB).
YOUR NUMBER
New line
New line Choose your number series
Select the area code when you buy.
Available area codes 7 area codes · Baja California and Baja California Sur
- 612 La Paz
- 624 Cabo San Lucas
- 646 Ensenada
- 661 Playas de Rosarito
- 664 Tijuana
- 665 Tecate
- 686 Mexicali
For now, we only have these area codes. The number works throughout Mexico.
ACTIVATION
How to activate it
1. Buy and install In Mexico or the United States · QR or EID
The purchase and installation must take place in Mexico or the United States, within Telcel native coverage. Install using the QR code in the email or by accepting the notification sent to your device via EID. The QR code can only be used once: do not delete the profile if there is an issue.
2. Link the line Required · INE ID, passport, or CURP
Mexicans: INE ID, passport, or CURP. Foreigners: passport. Service is unavailable without linking. Once Telcel approves the link, the included recharge is released automatically.
You have 10 days to install the eSIM and complete activation. After that, the QR code expires.
Tip: You can buy in advance and wait to install and activate the eSIM until you're ready to use the line (within those 10 days and while in Mexico or the United States with Telcel coverage).
Complete guide: All about the Telcel prepaid eSIM
SERVICE
Coverage and compatibility
Coverage Telcel 5G network depending on area
Telcel network with 5G depending on coverage and device. Includes HD calls via VoLTE and VoWiFi when supported by the network and device. Manage your balance, recharges, and packages in Mi Telcel.
eSIM compatibility Device with EID
An eSIM-compatible device is required. 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 payment failure
IMEI blocks due to theft, loss, or online payment failure are not covered by the warranty.
Changing devices eSIM transfer
If you change devices, the eSIM can be transferred by following Telcel's applicable process.
Why choose Telefonía_MX
Shop online, choose your northwestern area code, and receive the eSIM by email (QR code and/or notification to the EID). Get a Telcel virtual SIM without going to a store, with clear activation and support from telefoniamx.com.
HELP
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Telcel prepaid eSIM cost?
There are 3 packages: $199 MXN (a $100 recharge, 1.5 GB, 15 days), $289 (a $150 recharge, 2.5 GB, 25 days), or $379 (a $200 recharge, 3.5 GB, 30 days). The price already includes the line and the first recharge, with no plan or monthly fee.
Which area codes can I choose?
New line only with these area codes: 612 La Paz, 624 Cabo San Lucas, 646 Ensenada, 661 Playas de Rosarito, 664 Tijuana, 665 Tecate, and 686 Mexicali. The number works throughout Mexico.
Can I keep my current number?
No. This product is only for a new line with one of the listed series; it does not include number porting. If you’re already with Telcel and want to switch your physical SIM to an eSIM, Telcel handles that change directly.
Where can I buy and install it?
The purchase and installation must take place in Mexico or the United States, with a Telcel signal when you complete the process.
How long do I have to install and link it?
10 days from purchase. After that, the QR code expires.
When is the included recharge activated?
Automatically, as soon as the identity link is approved. You don’t need to reply to any email from us.
Why do you ask for IMEI2 and EID?
We use this information to prepare the eSIM for your device: you can install it using the QR code in the email or by accepting the notification sent to the device’s EID.
Do I need a monthly plan?
No. It’s prepaid: after the included recharge, you just recharge again through Mi Telcel or anywhere that accepts Telcel recharges.
Does “Lada” mean the same as “numeric series”?
Yes. “Lada” is the colloquial term and “numeric series” is the technical term: they are the first digits of your local number (for example, 664 for Tijuana).
How do I know if my phone is compatible?
Dial *#06# on your phone. If the EID option appears, your device is eSIM-compatible. It must also be factory unlocked (not carrier-locked).
Does the number work throughout Mexico?
Yes. Even if you choose an area code from Baja California or Baja California Sur, the number works throughout Mexico on Telcel’s network.
Can I use WhatsApp with my usual number?
Yes. You can keep using WhatsApp with your usual number on your primary SIM or eSIM and use this Mexican line for data, calls, and SMS.
Where can I recharge afterward?
After the included recharge, you can recharge through Mi Telcel or at any physical or digital location that accepts Telcel recharges.
How long can the line go without a recharge?
Up to 119 days. If you don’t recharge within that period, the line is suspended.
SUPPORT
Warranty and help
72-hour warranty From QR code delivery
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 at any time
Lia can help you 24/7 at telefoniamx.com if you have any questions.
Install. Link. Connect.
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