If you’re planning a vacation to Mexico and need to make calls back home, you may be wondering how to do so from your Apple device. In this tutorial, we’ll walk you through the steps to call Mexico from your Apple vacation.
Step 1: Check Your Phone Plan
Before making any calls, it’s essential to check your phone plan to ensure that you won’t incur any extra charges. If you have an international plan, you may be able to make calls to Mexico without any additional fees. On the other hand, if you don’t have an international plan, you may need to purchase one or consider using a calling app.
Step 2: Dial Mexico’s Country Code
To call Mexico from the United States or Canada, you’ll need to dial the country code for Mexico before entering the phone number. The country code for Mexico is +52. So, if you’re calling a Mexican phone number with the area code 55-1234-5678, you would dial +52 55-1234-5678.
Pro Tip: If you’re unsure about the area code for the Mexican phone number, check online or ask someone who lives in Mexico.
Step 3: Use FaceTime Audio
If both parties have iPhones or other Apple devices with FaceTime capabilities and access to Wi-Fi or cellular data, consider using FaceTime Audio instead of making a traditional phone call. FaceTime Audio is free and offers high-quality audio.
To use FaceTime Audio on an iPhone:
- Open ‘Contacts’
- Select the contact
- Tap ‘FaceTime Audio’
If both parties have access to Wi-Fi but no cellular data, enabling Airplane Mode and then turning on Wi-Fi will allow for usage of Wi-Fi Calling, which will enable FaceTime Audio.
Step 4: Use a Calling App
If you don’t have an international plan or access to Wi-Fi, you can use a calling app like Skype or WhatsApp. These apps allow you to make calls over the internet and usually have lower rates than traditional phone plans.
To use Skype:
- Download the Skype app from the App Store
- Create an account or sign in with your existing Microsoft account
- Purchase Skype credits or a subscription plan
- Select the contact and tap ‘Call’
To use WhatsApp:
- Download the WhatsApp app from the App Store
- Verify your phone number by entering the code sent to you via SMS
- Select the contact and tap ‘Voice Call’
In Conclusion:
Calling Mexico from your Apple device is easy if you follow these steps. Be sure to check your phone plan before making any calls and consider using FaceTime Audio or a calling app for cheaper rates. With this information, you’ll be able to keep in touch with loved ones back home while enjoying your Mexican vacation.