Best U.S. Cell Carrier in Cozumel

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I recently changed my ATT plan, the cost stayed the same but I have more data per month. The previous plan had unlimited talk and text in Mexico and 1 GB of data per month, and $15 for an additional 1 GB. My new plan is unlimited talk and text and I can use all of my data. It does pay to check your plans regularly.
 
I need to call my cell provider and ask what the deal will be when I am on Cozumel (next week!). Thanks for the reminder.
 
Google FI is awesome - Works worldwide, great in Cozumel and my bill is only $30/month. Switched from Verizon easily.
 
I need to call my cell provider and ask what the deal will be when I am on Cozumel (next week!). Thanks for the reminder.
I just got back. My Sprint phone worked just as if I were in the US with a noted exception. Some toll free numbers do not accept international calls and because of roaming through Movistar or Telcel, they are international although they don't look like it. I had to use the hotel's Magic Jack to get in touch with United.
 
I use a voice over ip number over wi-fi which costs 85 cents per month plus 0.65 cents (less than one cent) per minute. I use the zoiper softphone app on my Android phone. So I do not use the mobile network at all.

Of course, it only works as long as I am connected to the hotel’s wi-fi, which is fine as the resort we usually go to offers free (but slow)wi-fi.
 
I use a voice over ip number over wi-fi which costs 85 cents per month plus 0.65 cents (less than one cent) per minute. I use the zoiper softphone app on my Android phone. So I do not use the mobile network at all.

Of course, it only works as long as I am connected to the hotel’s wi-fi, which is fine as the resort we usually go to offers free (but slow)wi-fi.

The OP was looking for best/cheapest CELL carriers. Comparing a WiFi based VOIP reseller is irrelevant.
 
The OP was looking for best/cheapest CELL carriers. Comparing a WiFi based VOIP reseller is irrelevant.
I'm just speculating, but if what the OP is looking for is a cheap reliable way to make phone calls to the US from Cozumel, VOIP may be something he hasn't considered. I didn't consider it, either, before my recent trip there; I found out while I was there that many US toll free numbers (specifically United Airlines and my home security system's customer service) won't answer my calls from Mexico even though I have an international cell phone plan. I tried from the hotel desk's VOIP system and got right through.
 
Verizon has been good in Coz and from Cancun to Tulum. Cost has been reasonable from what I remember.
 
I found out while I was there that many US toll free numbers (specifically United Airlines and my home security system's customer service) won't answer my calls from Mexico even though I have an international cell phone plan.
That surprises me. I could not call Verizon from there as they don't accept international calls (other than at a special number maybe), but I have always been able to call my airline from there. And I prefer calling their US numbers over their Mexico numbers.
 
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