“Terrible esim. Does not work at all. And worst of all no customer service support. And to top it off they have a terrible app. No refund. Feel it's a scam.please don't purchase this esim.”

Leander

Aug 4, 2025

GLOBAL YO Panama

“Horrible experience. I was never able to activate the eSIM. I kept getting kicked out as the app attempted to register on different networks. I followed dozens of troubleshooting steps with customer service, all without success. I escalated the issue twice, but it was never resolved. I ended up spending four hours of my vacation trying to get it to work.
In the end, I purchased another eSIM from a different provider — it worked like a charm. I even bought another one for use in Panama, which also worked flawlessly and was incredibly easy to activate.

Avoid this service like the plague. It feels like a scam. Even the app looks like an online casino, not a professional eSIM provider.

Horrible experience. Never again. I lost $25 on the Global XL plan, which I never got to use.”

Alejandro

Jul 31, 2025

GLOBAL YO Panama

“Horrible. The service never worked. SIM never was able to register with a network. I tried troubleshooting for 2 days losing 2 or 3 hours talking with CS, they asked me to do several things nothing worked, they gave another Sim same thing. The CS was slow to respond and powerless, I escalated the ticket and nobody answer. I purchased a Sim from other company and worked great. Never again! Beware is a scam because I lost my $25!”

Alejandro

Jul 12, 2025

Panama Travel eSIM FAQ

Everything you need to know about using eSIMs in Panama

How many travel eSIM brands (providers) are available for use in Panama, and how many prepaid data plans are there?

Over 170 travel eSIM providers and more than 5, 800 prepaid data plans are available in Panama, offering a wide variety of options that make it easy for travelers to find an eSIM that suits their needs.

Are there any unlimited data eSIM plans available for Panama?

Yesim, Roamify, and Truely all provide unlimited data eSIM plans for Panama. Each plan is valid for 1 to 30 days, supports tethering, and may experience speed throttling after a certain usage threshold. The price ranges for these unlimited options vary widely, with costs from around $9 to $210 USD across the three providers, allowing travelers to choose a budget that suits their needs.

What are the major mobile networks available for a travel eSIM in Panama?

Panama's mobile network infrastructure is primarily supported by two major Mobile Network Operators (MNOs):

Más Móvil (formerly +Movil): The largest network operator in Panama, offering extensive coverage, including rural areas and islands.
Tigo (formerly Movistar): Provides widespread LTE coverage throughout Panama, including in rural areas.

In addition to these MNOs, Panama hosts several Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs), which offer mobile services by leasing access from major carriers. For example, Digicel Panama operates as an MVNO, providing mobile voice and data services. However, it's important to note that most travel eSIMs rely on the infrastructure of MNOs rather than MVNOs.

Can I get a travel eSIM with a phone number and SMS for Panama?

Travel eSIMs that provide a phone number capable of sending and receiving SMS are available for Panama, with the cheapest options starting around $8.34 and extending to roughly $25 for a 5 GB package; validity ranges from 7 days up to 180 days. Providers that offer inbound and outbound SMS include ESIM.DOG, Airalo (Pancell Digital), Roamify, RoameSIM, Earth Esim (Orange Global eSIM), EtravelSIM, and other sellers. Airalo’s plans use the local Panama dialing code +507, so they give you a native Panama number, while all the other agencies assign foreign numbers: ESIM.DOG, Roamify and RoameSIM use +1 (United States/Caribbean), and Earth Esim, EtravelSIM and Orange Travel use +33 (France).

All of these plans support inbound and outbound voice calls and many allow data tethering, with prices scale roughly in line with data volume—10 GB to 20 GB packages range from about $35 to $105 for 30‑to‑365‑day periods. Travelers should verify that the chosen provider’s network coverage and data‑plan match their device and usage needs before purchasing.

Summarized by AI, Last updated: Jul 26, 2026