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[*] posted on 12-12-2011 at 08:44 AM


Is it an AT&T iPhone? If so, it will work just fine. Verizon iPhone is not GSM, which is what you want for Mexico. I have the AT&T Mexico plan.

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With AT&T Mexico, get competitive rates that allow you to stay in touch, no matter where in Mexico you call or go.*

59¢ per minute while traveling in Mexico
9¢ per minute when calling from the U.S. to a Mexico wireline number
25¢ per minute when calling from the U.S. to a Mexico wireless number

* Outside this destination, pay-per-use roaming rates and pay-per-use International dialing rates apply. Pay-per-use international messaging and data rates apply if used without a discounted (international messaging or data) package.

For more information, please visit att.com/global.


Works fine. I don't get charged for voicemails, and I turn off Cellular data. I use it a lot. The phone will still work with WiFi for those types of features.

Regarding purchasing a SIM. If you have an iPhone 4/4S you need a MicroSim. I have been told by my Mexican coworkers that you cannot get one. One of them had a 3G, and bought a cheapie Telcel phone and used the sim for that, but it won't work in a 4S. They also told me you can't get a MicroSim from Telcel without buying a phone. Haven't tried it myself, but that's what I've been told.

[Edited on 12-12-2011 by Roberto]
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[*] posted on 12-12-2011 at 09:20 AM


I have an verizon iPhone 4s which has both gsm and CDMA bands. It's the first iPhone that has it. As stated above the iPhone requires a micro sim. You can cut a regular sim down a micro with a sharp knife. There are YouTube videos that show you how to do it. You could so buy a sim card cutter on eBay/amazon for $5. Looks like a stapler. If you cut a lot this would be a great investment.

Does anybody know if telcel phone/data reaches to places like laguna percebu 17 miles or so south of San Felipe?
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[*] posted on 12-12-2011 at 11:25 AM


You're right. Only the 4S has this feature. Cool! Add another item to the list of things I didn't know. :lol:

I get coverage (though spotty at times) right down to the turnoff for Campo Cristina. So Percebu' is possible.


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