Updated September 30, 2026 · TariffCue Editorial Team
Bouygues Telecom vs Movistar Mexico
Where Bouygues Telecom and Movistar Mexico differ
| Compare |  Bouygues Telecom |  Movistar Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | €1.99 | MX$10 |
| Reference plan prices | B&YOU 2h 1Go: 1.99 EUR/month, 1GB, no commitment; B&YOU 100Go 5G: 13.99 EUR/month, 100GB, no commitment; B&YOU 300Go 5G Voyage: 19.99 EUR/month, 300GB, no commitment | Plan Pro 30: $185/mes, 30GB (60GB x6 meses), monthly; Plan Pro Ilimitado: $300/mes, unlimited GB, monthly; Plan Pro 20: $155/mes, 20GB (40GB x3 meses), monthly |
| EU roaming | Fair use | Paid |
| Roaming countries | 160 | 200Higher |
| Markets | FR | MX |
| Unlimited plan price | Not confirmed | MX$300 |
| Data rollover | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Hotspot sharing | Not confirmed | Yes |
Same on both: Seller type (Network), SIM-only (Yes), 5G (Yes), eSIM (Yes), Multi-line discount (Yes).
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Key differences
- Roaming countries is higher at Movistar Mexico: 200 vs 160.
- Support channels: only Bouygues Telecom offers Community.
- Support channels: only Movistar Mexico offers Chat.
- Billing: only Bouygues Telecom offers Rolling.
- Contract length: only Bouygues Telecom offers 24.
- Contract length: only Movistar Mexico offers 12.
- Markets: only Bouygues Telecom offers FR.
- Markets: only Movistar Mexico offers MX.
Our verdict on each
Bouygues Telecom
Bouygues Telecom suits people in FR who want a low entry price on a plan with no commitment, with 5G and an eSIM across the B&YOU range. Entry starts at €1.99 a month, well under the typical starting price across brands on the site.
Movistar Mexico
Movistar Mexico is the network to shortlist for anyone in Mexico who wants prepaid top-ups and monthly contracts from the same operator, with unlimited data on the Pro Ilimitado plan at MXN 300. Data rollover, eSIM and 5G come as standard, and the two billing types sit alongside each other.
Score breakdown
| Area | Bouygues Telecom | Movistar Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.8HigherEntry at €1.99 a month is below the typical starting price across site brands, €9.30. | 9.7Top-ups start at MXN 10, unlimited data on the Pro Ilimitado plan runs at MXN 300, and prepaid and contract billing are both offered. |
| Offer | 9.1B&YOU plans need no commitment, other terms run 1 and 24 months, and 5G with an eSIM is available. | 9.2HighereSIM, 5G, data rollover, hotspot sharing and a multi line discount come as standard, with roaming across 200 countries at paid. |
Positions in our rankings
| Ranking | Bouygues Telecom | Movistar Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| SIM-only deals | 57 of 416 | 64 of 416 |
| Mobile networks | 35 of 319 | 40 of 319 |
| Prepaid phone plans | 55 of 367 | 62 of 367 |
| Phone plans with eSIM | 72 of 389 | 78 of 389 |
A third option
eSIMony has roaming countries at 300, against 160 for Bouygues Telecom and 200 for Movistar Mexico.
eSIMony reviewEvery fact side by side
| Fact | Bouygues Telecom | Movistar Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Billing | Contract, Rolling, PrepaidCovers more | Contract, Prepaid |
| Contract length | 1, 24 | 1, 12 |
| Legal entity | BOUYGUES TELECOM S.A. | Not confirmed |
| Headquarters | France | Not confirmed |
| Support channels | Phone, Help centre, Community | Chat, Phone, Help centre |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Bouygues Telecom | Movistar Mexico | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roaming countries | 160above the median | 200highest quarter | 100 |
Median across 176 listed providers.
Pros and cons
Bouygues Telecom
Pros
- Entry at €1.99 a month is below the typical starting price across site brands, €9.30.
- The B&YOU plans are all sold without commitment, and the options that do carry a term run 1 and 24 months.
- 5G and an eSIM are available on the range rather than sold as paid add-ons, while the entry point sits at €1.99.
Cons
- Support runs on phone, help centre and community only, so anyone who wants live chat has to make do.
- Roaming is fair use across 160 countries rather than open ended, so heavy travellers should read the cap first.
- The larger B&YOU plans, including the B&YOU 5G Voyage, cost more each month than the entry rate of €1.99, so heavy data use moves you well past the starting figure.
Movistar Mexico
Pros
- Entry is genuinely low: prepaid top-ups start at MXN 10, and prepaid and contract billing are offered together (contract and prepaid).
- Unlimited data on the Pro Ilimitado plan costs MXN 300, while capped tiers are listed at lower monthly prices for lighter users.
- Unused data rolls over, so a capped month that ends early keeps its balance for the next one instead of losing it.
Cons
- Roaming is paid, so any of the 200 countries covered adds cost on top of the monthly plan price.
- The range is sold in Mexico, so it carries no weight for anyone living or long staying elsewhere.
- Support runs on chat, phone and help centre only, so email is not among the listed ways to reach the operator.
Who each suits
Bouygues Telecom
Who it suits
- People in FR who want a cheap line with no commitment and their own handset
- Households with several numbers who want to use a multi line discount
- Travellers who need roaming across 160 countries on a fair use basis
Who should look elsewhere
- Buyers chasing the very lowest starting figure, since yesss! lists €0
- People who want live chat support, since support runs on phone, help centre and community only
- Travellers who expect roaming to be unrestricted, since it is fair use here
Movistar Mexico
Who it suits
- Mexican households that want prepaid top-ups and monthly contracts from the same network (contract and prepaid).
- People who want unlimited data plus eSIM and 5G without handing over a new handset.
- Travellers heading to MX who are content to pay for roaming across 200 countries.
Who should look elsewhere
- Anyone who wants a rolling monthly bill, since yesss! bills on a rolling basis alongside contract and prepaid (contract, rolling and prepaid).
- Shoppers outside MX, who would do better reading a quote from GETESA, which offers prepaid and contract billing (prepaid and contract).
- Buyers after the smallest possible entry payment, who should put Lonestar Cell MTN, listed from $0.20, next to it on the table.
Country by country
| Country | Bouygues Telecom | Movistar Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| France | Yes | No |
| Mexico | No | Yes |
Questions about each
Bouygues Telecom
What is the cheapest plan and what does it cost?+
The entry point is the B&YOU plan priced at €1.99 a month, with no commitment attached. It suits light use, with a small data allowance, a few hours of calls and a line you can walk away from. If your data needs are heavier, the B&YOU 5G plan and the B&YOU 5G Voyage plan sit above it at higher monthly rates.
Is the price introductory or does it stay the same?+
The B&YOU plans are sold without commitment at a steady monthly rate, so the figure you start on is the one you keep rather than a promotional price that steps up later. Contract options run 1 and 24 months, and contract, rolling and prepaid covers the billing styles, so read the term before assuming the price never moves.
Movistar Mexico
What does it cost to get started?+
A prepaid top-up from MXN 10 is the entry point, and it carries no handset commitment. That suits a short stay in Mexico, a second line or a light month of browsing. The range lists prepaid and contract billing together (contract and prepaid), so contract customers pay a monthly fee instead of topping up.
How much is unlimited data?+
Unlimited data sits on the Pro Ilimitado plan at MXN 300 a month. It is the plan for anyone who streams, works from a phone or shares a connection without watching a data counter, and it removes the need to choose a capped tier. Capped plans are listed beside it at lower monthly prices.