What Is My IP in Mexico?

Internet in Mexico: Overview

Mexico is the largest internet market in Latin America, with over 100 million connected users and a penetration rate exceeding 76% of the population. CDMX, Monterrey, and Guadalajara concentrate the highest-speed connections, followed by Puebla, Querétaro, León, and Mérida. The most commonly used IP blocks include ranges such as 187.x.x.x, 189.x.x.x, 200.x.x.x, and 201.x.x.x administered by LACNIC. The IFT (Federal Institute of Telecommunications) regulates the sector.

Knowing your public IP address in Mexico is essential in the largest telecommunications market in Latin America. With over 100 million internet users, Mexico offers a wide variety of providers and speeds. Telmex, part of América Móvil (Carlos Slim), dominates the fixed-line market with over 25 million customers, while Telcel leads the mobile segment. Izzi competes aggressively in fiber optics with speeds of up to 1 Gbps in urban areas. AT&T and Movistar offer alternatives in both mobile and fixed services. The IFT regulates telecommunications and has promoted competition through measures like number portability and reduced interconnection rates.

Internet Providers in Mexico

Mexico's telecommunications market features the following major operators:

Telmex/Telcel

Largest operator in the country (América Móvil). IP ranges: 187.x.x.x, 189.x.x.x, 200.x.x.x, 201.x.x.x. Fiber and ADSL. Over 25 million fixed-line customers. Competitive speeds and coverage in urban areas.

Izzi

Cable and fiber operator (Grupo Televisa). IP ranges: 201.x.x.x, 207.x.x.x. Up to 1000 Mbps on fiber. Strong in CDMX, Monterrey, Guadalajara. Competitive speeds and coverage in urban areas.

AT&T México

Mobile and fiber operator. IP ranges: 148.x.x.x, 200.x.x.x. 4G/5G and expanding fiber. Over 5 million customers. Competitive speeds and coverage in urban areas.

Movistar México

Mobile and fixed-line operator. IP ranges: 187.x.x.x. Fiber and mobile. Coverage in major cities. Competitive speeds and coverage in urban areas.

How to Check Your IP in Mexico

Finding your public IP address in Mexico is easy with miip.link. Simply visit our site from any browser on your computer, tablet, or phone. We automatically detect your IP, identify your ISP, and display your approximate location at the city level.

Alternative methods:

• Windows: Open PowerShell and type curl ifconfig.me or nslookup myip.opendns.com resolver1.opendns.com.
• Mac/Linux: Open Terminal and run curl ifconfig.me or curl ipinfo.io.
• Router: Access your router's configuration (usually 192.168.0.1 or 192.168.1.1) and check the WAN or Status section.
• Mobile: On Android or iPhone, simply visit miip.link from your browser.

Recommended DNS Servers for Mexico

The DNS you use impacts your browsing speed and security in Mexico. The best options:

Cloudflare and Google DNS are the best options for most users in Mexico, offering a good balance between speed and privacy. Local ISP DNS may offer lower latency but may log your browsing activity.

Internet Speed in Mexico

Telmex offers 20-200 Mbps (fiber). Izzi up to 1000 Mbps on selective fiber. AT&T fiber 50-300 Mbps. National average: 30-50 Mbps. CDMX and Monterrey have the highest speeds in the country.

IPv6 in Mexico

Mexico has moderate IPv6 adoption, around 15-20%. Telmex/Telcel leads the deployment. Izzi also offers IPv6 on its fiber plans. CDMX has the highest IPv6 penetration.

VPN for Mexico

Telmex applies CG-NAT on lower-speed residential plans. Izzi generally assigns public IPs on fiber. AT&T fiber also assigns public IPs. For a dedicated IP on Telmex, you need to contract a business plan.

The best VPNs for use from Mexico with servers in CDMX, Monterrey, Guadalajara (available on most commercial VPNs):

• NordVPN — Servers in CDMX, Monterrey, Guadalajara (available on most commercial VPNs), excellent speed and security
• ExpressVPN — Fast and stable connections from Mexico
• Surfshark — Good value, servers in CDMX, Monterrey, Guadalajara (available on most commercial VPNs)