Not taking my cell phone

i am just wondering if anyone knows a good app to use on my tablet for text messaging in the U.S. and mexico. I really don't want to take my cell phone but need to get in touch with the driver at the airport. 

Handouts by google..

That's awesome! Do u know if in Mexico I can call Canada for free from it? 

I found out that you can call Canada from Mexico with the hangout app. I am also finding Skype to be great as well. Just wanted to update in case others are reading this.

Yes Skype is good as well.. I'm not sure what hospital you will be in but VIDA has free international calling.. 

I just used the pay phones at the airport .... Left my phone at home

Janet

I took my cellphone (I have ATT) I added an International Calling Plan for a month then cancelled it. 

Honestly, my husband works out of the country (WAY out...) and we use the new facebook messenger to make phone calls.  It sounds like he's sitting right beside me... never had a problem with it.  If you have an internet connection and a mic on your tablet/device, you should be able to use it for free.  It's just audio (not video like facetime or Skype can be...) but because of where he is, we find FB messenger to actually be a clearer call.  I'll be heading to Tijuana in 2 weeks (oh my goodness), and I think we'll just use that.

My husband and I go to Mexico every year and we always buy a prepaid cell phone from Walmart for $15.00 plus cost of minutes.  It has to be AT&T though as I am not sure if other companies work there.