The best phone plans for Canada and Mexico
Which plans let you use your phone in Canada and Mexico, which only include calls to them from the US, and the cheapest choice for each kind of trip.
For the lowest price, Visible+ at $35 a month includes talk, text and data in both countries with taxes included. T-Mobile Experience More (15GB of data there) and Verizon Unlimited Ultimate include the most. Many cheaper plans, including Mint, base Visible and Ultra Mobile, include calls to Mexico and Canada from the US, which is not the same as using your phone while you are there.
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Calling vs. using your phone there
Plans mean two different things by "Canada and Mexico." Calling the two countries from the US is included on many cheap plans. Using your phone while you are in Canada or Mexico, called roaming, is included only on some. Check which one your plan covers before you go.
Plans that work in Canada and Mexico
These plans let you use your phone while you are in Canada or Mexico, with data included.
| Plan | Price | Use in Canada and Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Visible+ | $35/mo | Talk, text and data in both countries |
| Visible+ Pro | $45/mo | Talk, text and data in both countries |
| Verizon prepaid 15GB | $35/mo with Auto Pay | Works in both countries |
| Ultra Mobile Unlimited+ | $59/mo | 5GB of data in Mexico; Canada at $20 per GB |
| T-Mobile Experience More | From about $85/mo | 15GB of high-speed data in both countries |
| Verizon Unlimited Ultimate | Postpaid | Talk, text and high-speed data in Canada, Mexico and 20 Latin American countries |
| AT&T Unlimited Premium PL | About $100/mo for one line | Data in Mexico and Canada |
Prices are for one line. Taxes and fees are included on Visible; others add them.
US Mobile also sells travel add-ons for Canada and Mexico on its top plans.
Plans that include calls to Canada and Mexico
These plans cover calls from the US to both countries. Most don't include using your phone while you are there.
- Visible ($25): unlimited calls to Mexico and Canada from the US.
- Mint Mobile (from $15 on a 12-month plan): free calls to Mexico and Canada.
- Ultra Mobile (from $19): talk and text in Mexico and Canada, plus unlimited calls to 90+ countries. See our Ultra Mobile review.
- AT&T prepaid ($20 a month paid yearly): calls to Canada and Mexico from the US.
Which to get
The right plan depends on how often you go and how long you stay.
- Occasional trips: keep your plan and buy a travel eSIM for each trip.
- Several trips a year on a budget: Visible+ at $35 covers both countries with taxes included.
- Family in Mexico you call often: Ultra Mobile adds calls to 90+ countries; Mint and Visible cover calls to Mexico and Canada for less.
- Snowbirds and long stays: T-Mobile and Verizon's top plans include the most data abroad, but carriers can limit service if most of your use is outside the US for months at a time.
For a single trip, a Saily Mexico eSIM is often the cheapest option; see our best travel eSIMs for others.
Before you go
Even on a plan that includes both countries, a few steps avoid surprises.
- Check your plan's limits. Most plans that include Canada and Mexico cap high-speed data there, then slow it.
- Turn on Wi-Fi calling. Calls over hotel or home Wi-Fi usually count as US calls.
- Download offline maps for the cities you're visiting, in case of weak signal.
- Know the emergency number. 911 works in both Canada and Mexico.
Snowbirds and long stays
Plans that include Canada and Mexico are meant for travel. Carriers can limit or remove the feature if most of your use is outside the US over a period of months. If you spend the winter in Mexico or summers in Canada, a local plan in that country, or a travel eSIM for the months you are there, can be cheaper and won't put your US line at risk.
Staying for months? A mobile hotspot with a local SIM can cover a rental for less than roaming.
Family members abroad
If you mostly call relatives in Mexico or Canada rather than travel there, you don't need roaming. Mint, Visible and AT&T prepaid include calls to both countries. For calls to more countries, Ultra Mobile adds 90+ destinations, and WhatsApp or FaceTime calls over Wi-Fi cost nothing extra.
Questions
Will I be charged for incoming calls in Mexico?
Not on plans that include Mexico, such as Visible+ or T-Mobile Experience More. On plans that don't, incoming calls are charged as roaming unless you buy a pass.
Does T-Mobile work in Canada and Mexico on every plan?
T-Mobile's Experience plans include data in both countries. Check older or prepaid T-Mobile plans for their own limits.
Which phone plans include Canada and Mexico?
Verizon Unlimited Ultimate, T-Mobile Experience More and Experience Beyond, and AT&T's top unlimited plans include data in both countries. On prepaid, Visible+ and Visible+ Pro, Verizon's prepaid plans and Cricket's Smart and Supreme plans include them.
Does Visible work in Mexico and Canada?
Visible+ and Visible+ Pro include talk, text and data in both countries. The $25 base Visible plan includes calls to Mexico and Canada from the US, but not use while you are there.
Is calling Mexico from the US free?
On many plans, yes. Mint, Visible, AT&T prepaid and Ultra Mobile include calls from the US to Mexico and Canada. That is different from using your phone while you are in those countries.
How much data do I get in Mexico on T-Mobile?
T-Mobile Experience More includes 15GB of high-speed data in Mexico and Canada each month. After that, speeds slow.
What if my plan doesn't include Mexico or Canada?
Buy a travel eSIM for the trip, which usually costs less than a carrier day pass, or switch to a plan that includes both countries if you go often.
- Tom's Guide, "The best prepaid phone plans in 2026" and "Best unlimited data plans in 2026"
- ShopBack, "Verizon vs AT&T vs T-Mobile vs Mint Mobile vs Visible US 2026 Plans," October 2026
- Clark.com, "Best Cell Phone Plans & Deals (2026)"
- US Mobile, "Cell Phone Plans October 2026 Edition" (Ultra Mobile prices); BestPhonePlans.net, Ultra Mobile
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