This is so freaking helpful, thank for breaking down a weirdly complicated subject into bits and pieces.
@SantosChronicles
2 жыл бұрын
These tips are good. This is something that I wouldn’t even think of considering. That would stink you find out that the phone is locked. A mobile hot spot seems like a great idea! You guys have really done your homework.
@laurenandseth
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Yeah, it was a bummer the first time I tried to use a different sim card in my phone 😬the mobile hotspot is a lifesaver though. We use it even when we're back in the U.S. to have constant wifi for the laptops!
@2GringosOnTheGulf
2 жыл бұрын
Ahhh, great information The women are always the brains, lol 2 Canadians living in Mexico, Merida, sending support Cheers J&D 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇲🇽🇲🇽🇨🇦🇨🇦
@laurenandseth
2 жыл бұрын
Haha thank you! So true 😜
@JorgeSchz2004
2 жыл бұрын
In Mexico we have AT&T too, I used it for a long time and worked so well, but obviously Telcel is the masive phone company in the country ☺️ Greetings from Monterrey ✌🏻
@laurenandseth
2 жыл бұрын
Oh yeah! I’ve seen a lot of AT&T’s! Good to know that the service works well. Gracias amigo 😊
@perfectlylonely
2 жыл бұрын
Excellent! Could've used this information 4 months ago😁 When I drove into MX, I went to a TelCel store, I asked and they gave me the "tool" to open the SIM card "slot". For refills I would hand the OXXO cashier the cardboard packet that the "chip" came in. I'd say TELCEL 200 (no Spanish required) she'd collect my pesos and I was on my way. Thanks for the hotspot tip.
@laurenandseth
2 жыл бұрын
Haha, seems like I'm a tad bit late 😂 yes! If you keep the packet in your bag or wallet it's so easy to just hand it to them. A few people have even turned the keyboard around and just let me type it myself because it's quicker.
@ulpromo9255
2 жыл бұрын
This was helpful!! Thank you.
@laurenandseth
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@hanslueschen5190
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Lauren. This is really pertinent info. We bought unlocked (GSM?) phones with dual SIM.We don't have regular phone plans just USA and travel SIMS. OXXO is great, first place we go when we get in Mexico. We were just in Guatemala and got Tigo cards, worked good in the city but not Lake Atitlan. People were talking about the Claro cards which have entertainment packages. I also saw a Claro kiosk at the Guatemala City airport for recharging. Ciao!
@GladysandKenny
2 жыл бұрын
We have been traveling for three years and have been using sim cards since the day we have been traveling. We have been buying sim cards when we arrive in a country. Great video and very informative.
@empressjanice
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for the info you covered everything. A little tip is to just slide your sim card pin behind your cell cover. Worked perfectly! Cheers,
@garretthohn
2 жыл бұрын
Wonderfully helpful and to the point! You guys are my favorite Mexico-focused YT channel.
@rookiemaquillage
2 жыл бұрын
I'm so technologically unsavvy I learned what a Hotspot is from your video! I see you listed topics of your upcoming videos. But I think a packing video would be interesting since you travel full-time. Like how many bags do you travel with, how and what do you pack in your bags, travel items you recommend, things you think are not worth the luggage space, etc. I struggle with how much clothes to pack.
@laurenandseth
2 жыл бұрын
Haha I remember finding out about mobile hotspots for the first time. They definitely make traveling much easier! Thanks for your input on the video ideas! I agree with you, I think we'll add how we pack our bags with our what to bring with you when traveling video. Definitely expect to see that content in the future! 😄
@harrypressman2
6 ай бұрын
Absolutely the best video I've seen on this subject. Love the translation verbally and visually for what to ask. I wrote it down to bring with me. Thanks!!
@bettier
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much, great video and that last tip is so good, I never thought of using my earrings!
@laurenandseth
2 жыл бұрын
Haha yes!! Earrings work best and you’ll always have them on you as well 😂
@dgal1391
7 ай бұрын
Excellent description and advice. Thanks for making this so easy Lauren.
@angellkiller9773
Жыл бұрын
Telcel is grate but depending on where you live I highly recommend BAIT Walmart version of cel coverage. $200 peso($11-12usd) 30 day unlimited everything even roaming well the data is 20 gb data HIGH SPEED then throttled but it is awesome.
@Copeharder99
2 ай бұрын
THANK YOU!!!!
@simplyclean4907
2 жыл бұрын
I got tmobile and when I go visit Mexico. It works great since it turns into tecel. And great data
@laurenandseth
2 жыл бұрын
That’s good to hear! It’s been a while since Seth had t-mobile but I remember it working great in border towns and when we traveled further into Mexico the service disappeared
@kapryankennedy3064
2 жыл бұрын
Excellent presentation, you just saved me a bunch of money, muchas gracias.
@Giahomemadeproductions
7 ай бұрын
Awesome video. Very informative and helpful! Thank you very much!
@laurenandseth
6 ай бұрын
😊
@littlebabyolive
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this helpful video. It covers all the info I needed!
@hoz49
2 жыл бұрын
No OXXO in Zipolite. But the Tienda Six can recarga your sim. In Mexico City I also used 7-11 to recharge.
@laurenandseth
2 жыл бұрын
You’re right about that! I made sure to top up at the Oxxo in San Antonio before heading to Mazunte/Zipolite. Good to know about the Tienda Six though 🙂
@kristina_lynn
Жыл бұрын
You’re a lifesaver!!
@chantalp.146
2 жыл бұрын
Wow! I am definitely trying this hotspot hack next time we are in MX! I have free WiFi calling on my Canadian phone so … theoretically I could carry this hotspot and use my phone and not pay international fees! I’ll try it out and let you know! By the way great content guys!
@MasonTate-iq6oc
Жыл бұрын
I was in PV a couple weeks ago and none of the OXXO stores in the Romántica or Centro zones sold Telcel SIM cards. It appears OXXO now sells their own brand of SIM cards. Had to buy a Telcel “chip” at an authorized Telcel dealer and buy the data plan at an OXXO store.
@jolantachernikov7632
2 жыл бұрын
thanks, that was very helpful
@laurenandseth
Жыл бұрын
Great! 😊
@HildaCV
2 жыл бұрын
Best video! ThNk for making it!
@ositofreitas
2 жыл бұрын
Google Fi is the way. Worldwide roaming for $60 a month. Use the same SIM card
@laurenandseth
2 жыл бұрын
I’ve heard good things about Google Fi! Seems like an insanely good deal if you’re going to be traveling to multiple countries. No need to worry about switching chips at every new border 🙂
@ositofreitas
2 жыл бұрын
@@laurenandseth Think about the travel costs and time wasted looking for SIMs in every country
@mr.anderson736
2 жыл бұрын
If you spend a majority of the year abroad, Google will shut your data off. I've spent a few months in Mexico and recently received an email stating they'll shut my data off next month; apparently long-term international use is prohibited (it's in the Terms of Service). You can still use your Google Fi service for calls and texts, but no data. I'm still going to keep Google Fi for my main service, but I will use Telcel+Lauren's hotspot idea to provide data. Cheers
@ositofreitas
2 жыл бұрын
@@mr.anderson736 A way to try to not make your use so obvious is to use wifi in your hotel or airbnb and at restaurants/cafes when you are there. Dont use text either, just use Whatsapp on wifi when you can.
@WhyNotNow
2 жыл бұрын
Hey Amigos, Just wanted to say hi, and show some love.💌 **EVERYONE let's show these guys some support/ appreciation 🙏 by giving this video a 👍👍 for their work.**
@laurenandseth
2 жыл бұрын
Hey guys 😊 Thank you!
@hmkrangle
10 ай бұрын
This was so informative, thank you. Can you tell us about the 'e-sim' method please.
@YlangHKPHDiary
2 жыл бұрын
Nice tutorials maam have a great day
@laurenandseth
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@francisco23m
Жыл бұрын
Thanks you
@locobloke
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video, but "recharge" means you plug it in again (battery). You "top up" your account. #Spanglish
@patrickmelson4745
2 жыл бұрын
Just got one at OXXO. But no instructions on how to activate it
@jpsmusicandmore5457
Жыл бұрын
I have mint and want to set up the esim for mint or use a phone number parking service and then a tel cel sim here.
@balcodays
2 жыл бұрын
Amazing 👍🔥💯
@jairrodriguez7668
2 жыл бұрын
What about e-sim? I have e-sim
@SaadonAksah
5 ай бұрын
Dont they have app to monitor the data? 🤔
@jr303official
3 ай бұрын
We bought internet only card for 200 peso and after 4 days at 4gigs it won't work. Is that all you get?
@lorilaughsalot
Жыл бұрын
What about sharing your new number with your contacts? Or will the phone automatically figure that out? Any other ‘first time’ ‘ I wish I knew’ tips?
@suberizedwrx
Жыл бұрын
BIG THUMBS UP! All the info I needed!
@laurenandseth
Жыл бұрын
Awesome! Thank you! 😊
@ravyn681
Жыл бұрын
I have a Verizon iphone and was wondering if in Mexico they will know how to unlock or bypass the error code (This SIM card is not recognized).
@NewMexicoNow
Жыл бұрын
We are stuck with activation. Got the SIM, know how to get a plan, but not sure about how to "activate" the number.
@rosachavez6394
Жыл бұрын
What is I wanted the cell phone service, text and data on a phone? What packet would that be?
@americafirst6070
2 жыл бұрын
What about dual SIM card phones? New iPhones have a built in “sim” AND a SIM card slot. This is common now.
@laurenandseth
2 жыл бұрын
I personally don’t have an iPhone with a built in SIM but the mobile hotspot I use has dual slots. I believe with a built in sim you should be able to use your home country phone number & your Mexico phone number simultaneously. My hotspot has a section in the settings that specifically asks me which SIM card I’d like to use. I think dual SIM cards are great because it’s a pain keeping up with my tiny little Verizon sim while my telcel sim is in my phone.
@americafirst6070
2 жыл бұрын
@@laurenandseth Hey guys, thanks for the quick answer! We need to check into it more for sure. Like the idea of using the mobile hotspot with the sim so you can hook up any device. Appreciate all the great info! Stay safe and maybe we will bump into you again sometime. We live in Guanajuato but bumped into you guys in San Miguel de Allende last year outside a coffee shop. Take care.
@laurenandseth
2 жыл бұрын
@@americafirst6070 hope you guys are doing well! We remember you! Rick and Kerry 😊 That’s awesome you guys are still in Mexico. How are you liking Guanajuato? We’d like to get out that way sometime soon. Still need to grab breakfast or another coffee sometime! Cheers guys!
@americafirst6070
2 жыл бұрын
@@laurenandseth That’s funny you remember us! We moved to Guanajuato in December after 6 months in San Miguel. It’s definitely different (in a good way) than San Miguel for sure. We like that it’s more alive/lively(being a university town), interesting in so many ways, LOTS cheaper to live in every way and closer to Leon and the Intl airport. Definitely lots more going on here! Movies outside at night, concerts around town etc. and less expats. Just sayin! Lol. If you’re ever in the area say hi! We’ve learned a lot since moving to Mexico last May. The learning never ends, does it?
@fiof
Жыл бұрын
1:28 Necesito un chip nuevo de Telcel por favor. Necesito = I need Necesita = he/she needs - It makes no sense in this context
@sqrluvr
Жыл бұрын
Quick question for you! My family and I are a family of 6, would the portable wifi hotspot with an inserted Telcel SIM card work fast and non laggy on all 6 of our phones? What Telcel phone package would you recommend for that? We want the best one and we don't know which one it'd be.
@MarkEarthExplored
Жыл бұрын
Hi- thanks for this! I’ve just done exactly this in Mexico, bought a SIM from Oxxo and it’s not working on my iPhone 13. It’s showing 4G, but I don’t actually have any internet 😢 any ideas on how to fix? Thanks!
@TonysJukebox
2 жыл бұрын
does the hotspot device work for flights via Volaris? I usually lose my TMobile signal when on a flight. 😐
@Osvaldosanchez495
Жыл бұрын
So once you buy the sim can you use TikTok KZitem etc??
@wendyhenly7936
Жыл бұрын
Can my Telcel chip I bought in Mexico last year be recharged this year? I was not using it for the previous 7 months. Thanks!
@pacman1000
Жыл бұрын
So If I have a prepaid cell in the states.. Im often in MX.. I can go into an oxxo and get a new Telcel sim and put it in my U.S prepaid... and It will work... no need to unlock it?.. Easy as that?😃
@patrickmelson4745
2 жыл бұрын
I inserted to new sim, restarted and nothing happened
@rcolucci09
10 ай бұрын
I’m in the U.S. leaving for Cancun soon. I want to buy a cheap (disposable) phone with decent camera and download WhatsApp. Any recommendations? I don’t want to risk my main iPhone 14 lost or stolen.
@TheBattery124
Жыл бұрын
So if you have an international plan like with Verizon, do you still need a SIM? Does the SIM offer better service than an international plan?
@tomasacevedo1304
2 жыл бұрын
Just ask it as “Necesto un chip Telcel”
@laurenandseth
2 жыл бұрын
That too! Gracias! 🙂
@PintoFlow
Жыл бұрын
Does the hotspot device let you accept calls with your own MX number?
@d.eastman2649
Жыл бұрын
Can you pay at Oxxo for the chip and recarga with a credit card?
@virginiango8779
Жыл бұрын
Does this work in Europe?
@danieldinverno8732
2 жыл бұрын
Hi, how much data would one need to last a month of 8 hours / day 5 day a week usage connected to a job? what would I ask for at an OXXO?. thanks data only chip
@Mr-lw7gy
2 жыл бұрын
It really depends on what you do for you jobs. Just emails and such, not too much data, but video calls all day, way more data.
@laurenandseth
2 жыл бұрын
Hey! It really does depend on what you’re going to be doing. If you will be on zoom calls and video conferencing you’re going to need a lot of data. When I was working in customer service and I was on a platform all day where I just chatted with customers/emailed I used around 500MB a day.
@itzzdc
Жыл бұрын
Hi, do we have eSim for Telcel in Mexico?
@gaelmedina5857
Жыл бұрын
hi, u need to have a Data Plan in Telcel.
@mr.anderson736
2 жыл бұрын
Hello friends. Did you need to activate your chip before inserting it into the hotspot? Or did you just charge it with data? I have the same setup as you, but suddenly my phone (connected to the hotspot) is prompting me to 'sign in' to the Telcel network, even though I haven't used much data. I'm wondering if i missed some step when setting everything up, because I don't really have a Telcel account to sign in with. Thanks ahead for any help.
@rodrgoboyst
Жыл бұрын
any answers?
@mr.anderson736
Жыл бұрын
@@rodrgoboyst I was able to get everything working by going up to OXXO (or Soriana) and asking them to recharge my data for Telcel. I just gave them my number and they asked how much I wanted. I paid 200 pesos and my internet was working again. I originally recharged my data online but for some reason I don't think that worked, so I recommend just always going to OXXO or Soriana for it. Hope that helps.
@gtparsons99
Жыл бұрын
Just looking for clarification, did you need to activate the SIM card prior to using the hotspot Or did it connect automatically?
@mr.anderson736
Жыл бұрын
@@gtparsons99 I didn't need to activate the chip beforehand. I bought the chip from a Telcel kiosk and there was a number on the little envelope the chip came in (I'm pretty sure they activate it when you buy it). I went to Oxxo and said "necesito recargar mis datos". They ask how much (I usually do 200 pesos), then you give them the number on the envelope (I took a photo so I don't have to carry the envelope around). They input the number then you're good to go. I couldn't get it to work online so I don't recommend trying that. Hope that helps. 👍
@sqrluvr
Жыл бұрын
@@mr.anderson736 quick question if you're able to answer it! we want to buy 5 SIM cards to instert into our phones because we're traveling to Mexico soon and want connection there if we can. Does the data work fast to text/call plus be able to stream videos on KZitem? Is there a plan package you'd recommend for the best connection? Sorry for the bothers btw!
@profesabrina8946
11 ай бұрын
If the phone has 2 slot of sim card, can it just remain the old sim card , and add the 2nd sim card ..will it be operate well?
@Omar_Facio
Жыл бұрын
Is it better to get an esim at the airport or online ahead of time?
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