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If you’re a Bell customer heading to Mexico, you can use your Bell phone plan there through the carrier’s roaming services. Bell offers different roaming options, including Roam Better, Travel Passes, and pay‑per‑use pricing, each designed to help you stay connected while abroad.

This guide explains how Bell roaming works in Mexico, what each option costs, and how to activate it before or during your trip. We’ll also look at alternatives like Holafly eSIMs, which provide unlimited data without daily roaming fees.

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Don't get caught out by data roaming charges in Mexico. Use local networks at local rates.

Does Bell work in Mexico?

Yes. Bell works in Mexico through Bell’s partner networks: AT&T Mexico, Movistar, and Telcel, offering LTE/VoLTE and 5G support, depending on coverage and your device. Bell provides three roaming options for Mexico:

  • Caribbean and Mexico Travel Pass
  • International Travel Pass
  • Roam Better – with home data
  • Pay-per-use roaming rates

All roaming options are only available to postpaid customers. Bell no longer offers prepaid plans, and existing prepaid users cannot roam outside Canada. Customers needing prepaid service are directed to Lucky Mobile, but Lucky Mobile does not support international roaming either.

To compare roaming in other destinations, see the full Bell international roaming overview.

Bell roaming charges in Mexico

Caribbean and Mexico 14-day Travel Pass

This is Bell’s dedicated roaming package for Mexico.

Price: $70 for 14 days

Plan details:

  • Use the data from your Mobility rate plan
  • Unlimited calling within Mexico and back to Canada
  • Unlimited texting (incoming + outgoing)
  • Instant activation upon purchase
  • Expires automatically after 14 days at 11:59 p.m. ET

This pass covers Mexico plus more than 20 Caribbean destinations (e.g., Jamaica, Dominican Republic, Bahamas, Aruba, Turks & Caicos). Once activated, the pass takes priority over Roam Better, meaning you won’t be charged Roam Better fees while it’s active.

For more details on Mexico connectivity, you can also read about roaming in Mexico or explore Mexico eSIM options if you’re comparing alternatives.

International Travel Pass

If you’re planning to visit Mexico as part of a broader international trip, Bell’s International Travel Pass might be a better fit. This pass includes Mexico along with over 200 other global destinations, and offers the same features as the Caribbean and Mexico 14-day Travel Pass—unlimited talk and text, plus data from your Canadian plan. 

The International Travel Pass costs $100 CAD for 14 days or $110 CAD for 30 days, giving you greater flexibility if you’re roaming outside of the Mexico-Caribbean region.

Roam Better plan

Roam Better allows you to use your Canadian plan in Mexico for a daily fee.

Price: $16/day

Plan details:

  • Use the data from your Canadian plan
  • Unlimited calls within Mexico and back to Canada
  • Unlimited incoming and outgoing texts
  • 20-day maximum charge per billing cycle
  • 5 GB/day at full speed. After 5 GB, speeds drop to 512 Kbps
  • You may buy additional full-speed data: $8 per 1 GB

Roam Better is available on most monthly Bell plans. It can be activated anytime by texting ROAM to 8000, through your account on the Bell website, or through the MyBell app. If you prefer not to trigger charges, keep data roaming OFF and avoid calls and texts.

Pay-per-use plan

If you don’t have Roam Better or a Travel Pass, Bell automatically charges pay-per-use rates.

Mexico pay-per-use rates:

  • $2.50/min (voice)
  • $0.99 per outgoing text
  • $8.00/MB for data

This is the most expensive option. Just 1 GB at pay-per-use rates would cost over $8,000 CAD, so it’s generally only suitable for emergencies.

How to activate Bell roaming in Mexico

Bell roaming activation steps vary by plan:

Caribbean & Mexico Travel Pass/International Travel Pass

  • Log in to MyBell
  • Go to Add-ons → Travel Passes
  • Select Caribbean & Mexico 14-day Pass
  • The pass activates immediately

Roam Better – with home data

  • Text ROAM to 8000 or enable Roam Better in MyBell
  • Charges begin only when you use data, make/receive a call, or send a text abroad

Pay-per-use

  • No activation required. Simply keep roaming ON (Settings → Cellular/Mobile Data → Data Roaming)
  • Charges apply automatically when you use data, call, or text

Stay connected in Mexico with Holafly

If you’re looking for an alternative to Bell roaming in Mexico, Holafly offers a simple option for staying online during your trip.

Holafly provides travel eSIMs with unlimited data in Mexico and in over 200 destinations. Plans include single-country, regional, and global options, and installation takes just a few minutes using the eSIM installation and activation guide.

For longer trips or multi-country travel, you can explore Holafly Plans, a monthly subscription with global coverage and unlimited data.

Need more Mexico travel help? You can also check out:
– How to use your cell phone in Mexico
– Tips for getting around Mexico
– The full Mexico travel guide

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Disclaimer: The data in this article is accurate as of November 27, 2025, and is subject to change.

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