Electronic communication in Mexico

Member since 26 August 2025

Clay DanielNew member26 August 2025 18:28:21

I just moved from the US to Puerto Escondido. I have already learned that people here don't use email much. Nearly everyone uses whatsapp. I've had it for several days now, and it is better than email, and you can make calls. And its free. Not sure how that is possible, and it works great.

jazzpaz Active member

Member since 03 April 2025

jazzpazActive member29 August 2025 18:17:52

That's been my experience too. Whatsapp took a little bit to figure out, but it's used almost exclusively in Mexico. It's worth it to become involved.

Clay Daniel New member

Member since 26 August 2025

Clay DanielNew member29 August 2025 23:36:29

I've only been in Mexico 7 days. Everyone uses WhatsApp. I got it the day after I got here. I'm on a learning curve too, but it is the best way to communicate here.

rpattyn Member

Member since 12 December 2016

rpattynMember20 October 2025 14:28:19

WhatsApp all the way, Mexico runs on WhatsApp and it is so convenient, efficient and easy .. I would be absolutely lost without it and use it to make appointments etc. as well as for general communications

Ajijic Gal New member

Member since 11 October 2025

Ajijic GalNew member20 October 2025 18:15:30

WhatsApp isn't just a MXN thing. I first encountered in Spain and Portugal about 15 years ago. WhatsApp is popular in many countries where the local telecom providers do not give unlimited texts and data. To use WhatsApp you have to be on the internet and the calls do not go thru TelCel, etc.

jazzpaz Active member

Member since 03 April 2025

jazzpazActive member03 November 2025 20:41:49

@Clay Daniel

I understand it also translates, but I can't figure out how to do that. Do you know?

Chilangolite Serial expat

Member since 14 September 2017

ChilangoliteSerial expat27 November 2025 17:05:16

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@Clay Daniel

It makes call via the internet

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FredIndonesia Expert27 November 2025 20:59:37

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I just moved from the US to Puerto Escondido. I have already learned that people here don't use email much. Nearly everyone uses whatsapp. I've had it for several days now, and it is better than email, and you can make calls. And its free. Not sure how that is possible, and it works great. - @Clay Daniel

WhatsApp allows free worldwide calls, texts, and file sending to any country as long as your interlocutor has the app.