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tius_
Newbie Caller
Hace 4 meses

Activating e-sim from Mexico

Hi, I'm moving to LA, but I'm currently at Mexico City. I just bought a pre-paid e-sim to use it on my iPhone here in Mexico, just because T-Mobile says that has coverage in Mexico and Canada. But after a few hours of installing the e-sim, it says "activating", and nothing happens. I can not call the support from here, any suggestions? Gracias

  • You need to be connected to T-Mobile home network in the USA to activate a SIM or eSIM. 

  • tius_'s avatar
    tius_
    Newbie Caller

    Well.. I activated it from Mexico City using wifi calls. So, I could do it, but there is no real wifi coverage.

  • syaoran's avatar
    syaoran
    Transmission Titan
    tius_ wrote:

    So, there is no real T-Mobile coverage in Mexico, right? Or not until you activate the e-sim..

    No.  Only through roaming.  If you get close enough to the border, you might be able to pick up a US tower to activate it on.  

  • gramps28's avatar
    gramps28
    Router Royalty
    tius_ wrote:

    Is there a way to get a refund online? Thank you

    Unfortunately prepaid services are nonfudable according to Tmobile’s terms and conditions.

  • tius_'s avatar
    tius_
    Newbie Caller

    Is there a way to get a refund online? Thank you

  • tius_'s avatar
    tius_
    Newbie Caller

    So, there is no real T-Mobile coverage in Mexico, right? Or not until you activate the e-sim..

  • syaoran's avatar
    syaoran
    Transmission Titan

    You need to be connected to T-Mobile home network in the USA to activate a SIM or eSIM.