Do calling cards work in Mexico?

Question

I am taking a trip to Mexico in the near future and I was wondering if calling cards work.

Answer 1

There's a brand called Todito card, which can be used through the internet or with a cell phone or land line. Land line is cheapest, of course. I use it to call the US from Central Mexico and a 100 peso ($10 US) card gets be about an hour and a half of calls. Their website is www.toditocard.com

Answer 2

You can buy calling cards in Mexico that work in the public telephones.

If you use them for calls to the US the cost per minute is 5 pesos (about 50 cents).

I have used them in the past, but on my last trip I took my cellphone after checking with my provider, Verizon. The calls were charged at $1 a minute, but it came in handy on a few ocassions.

Answer 3

Most of the time they don't from my experience. Never use your credit card if the operator asks you because they will charge you a ridiculous amount. Most pharmacies have a public phone that you can use and pay cash as you go, that is what I recommend.