Movistar in Mexico: Coverage & Tips for Travellers
eSIM from 1,00 USD · 100 MB. Networks: AT&T (5G).
Movistar in Mexico
Best for: Budget option in cities
What to know
- Weaker rural footprint — stick to urban routes
- Reasonable for messaging and maps in tourist zones
Areas where signal can drop
- Jungle cenotes and Yucatán interior (Chichén Itzá area)
- Mountain roads in Oaxaca and Chiapas highlands
- Ferry crossings to Cozumel / Isla Mujeres
- Underground caves and cenotes
Other carriers in Mexico
- Telcel: Widest coverage nationwide
- AT&T Mexico: Urban data speeds
If you have no signal (quick troubleshooting)
- Aeroplane mode for 10 s → disable.
- Confirm the eSIM line is set as "Mobile Data".
- Restart your phone.
- Settings → Network → Manual network selection → choose Movistar.
- If nothing works: check the APN (sometimes needs manual configuration).