Question about cell phones in Mexico..

L8 Braker · 08-02-2010, 09:27 AM

My carrier is Sprint...Will my cell work there?

Any towers at all down there?

marko138 · 08-02-2010, 09:55 AM

Gas man went to Mexico not long ago. He also uses Sprint...and was using that damn Blackberry the whole time he was there.

Dave · 08-02-2010, 12:07 PM

Its gonna get stold in five minutes anyway so it doesn't matter

Inferno · 08-02-2010, 01:36 PM

I lived in San Diego for about 10 years and have been to Mexico quite a few times. As soon as I crossed the border, the coverage would change from At&t to some other carrier. I never tried to use the phone there, but I am thinking you will need the international calling code for Mexico(or something like that)

sherri_chickie · 08-02-2010, 01:42 PM

It should work but watch out for roaming fees!

Gas Man · 08-02-2010, 02:21 PM

As marko said... right after I arrived...

But you have to call this dept at Sprint to add blackberry data coverage in Mexico. It cost like $1 a day for unlimited data. The voice mins will still run like $0.50 or somin. They don't garuantee text messaging AT ALL. I know Blackberry's specifically have a plan and the others have something similar but different.

I have the number at home and will post it later for you.

L8 Braker · 08-02-2010, 06:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Inferno

I lived in San Diego for about 10 years and have been to Mexico quite a few times.

What about Cancun?

L8 Braker · 08-02-2010, 06:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gas Man

But you have to call this dept at Sprint to add blackberry data coverage in Mexico. It cost like $1 a day for unlimited data. The voice mins will still run like $0.50 or somin. They don't garuantee text messaging AT ALL. I know Blackberry's specifically have a plan and the others have something similar but different.

I have the number at home and will post it later for you.

Thanks

Gas Man · 08-02-2010, 10:39 PM

I was about 1 hr from Cancun. It was fine. Flew into cancun and had good service too.

I must have ditched the number. Just call *2 and ask for the internation roaming dept. It's a monthly add on that you can add on your plan for Day X - Day Y. So it will be pro-rated.

Seriously, it won't cost you that much. You have a blackberry? They have BB specific plans.

derf · 08-02-2010, 11:22 PM

The mexican cell companies were smart enough to install cell towers that work with US phones, but mainly in the tourist traps, I forget which standard they use, but you should be alright

08-02-2010, 09:27 AM	#1
L8 Braker Swollen Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 558	Question about cell phones in Mexico.. My carrier is Sprint...Will my cell work there? Any towers at all down there?

08-02-2010, 02:21 PM	#6
Gas Man Trip's Assistant Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Imported from Detroit Moto: 2009 HD Street Classic Posts: 12,149	As marko said... right after I arrived... But you have to call this dept at Sprint to add blackberry data coverage in Mexico. It cost like $1 a day for unlimited data. The voice mins will still run like $0.50 or somin. They don't garuantee text messaging AT ALL. I know Blackberry's specifically have a plan and the others have something similar but different. I have the number at home and will post it later for you. __________________ -Chris "Why pay somebody else to fuck up your bike?" Run Amsoil Product

08-02-2010, 10:39 PM	#9
Gas Man Trip's Assistant Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Imported from Detroit Moto: 2009 HD Street Classic Posts: 12,149	I was about 1 hr from Cancun. It was fine. Flew into cancun and had good service too. I must have ditched the number. Just call *2 and ask for the internation roaming dept. It's a monthly add on that you can add on your plan for Day X - Day Y. So it will be pro-rated. Seriously, it won't cost you that much. You have a blackberry? They have BB specific plans. __________________ -Chris "Why pay somebody else to fuck up your bike?" Run Amsoil Product

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derf token jewboy Join Date: Nov 2008 Moto: CBR 900, KLR ugly ass duckling, Gas Man Posts: 10,799	The mexican cell companies were smart enough to install cell towers that work with US phones, but mainly in the tourist traps, I forget which standard they use, but you should be alright __________________

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Dave Chaotic Neutral Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Cherry Hill NJ Moto: GV1200 Madura, Hawk gt Posts: 13,992	Its gonna get stold in five minutes anyway so it doesn't matter

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Inferno Canyon Carver Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Savannah, Ga Moto: 08 R6 Posts: 309	I lived in San Diego for about 10 years and have been to Mexico quite a few times. As soon as I crossed the border, the coverage would change from At&t to some other carrier. I never tried to use the phone there, but I am thinking you will need the international calling code for Mexico(or something like that)

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sherri_chickie WERA Yellow Plate Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Calgary Moto: Gs500F Posts: 683	It should work but watch out for roaming fees!