“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?

There are more than 160 travel eSIM providers available for Panama, and there are more than 5, 100 prepaid data plans. This breadth of options makes it easy for travelers to find an eSIM that matches their needs.

Are there any unlimited data eSIM plans available for Panama?

Yes, there are unlimited data eSIM plans for Panama. Providers such as Yesim, Roamify, and Truely offer unlimited data for stays ranging from one to thirty days. Tethering is allowed but speeds may be throttled after a certain usage threshold. Prices for these plans generally fall between roughly nine and two hundred US dollars, depending on the provider and the validity period. Travelers can choose the plan that best matches their data needs and budget.

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 eSIM plans that include a phone number and SMS service for Panama are offered by several providers. The most common providers are GlobaleSIM, ESIM.DOG, Airalo, JamboSim, Roamify and RoameSIM, and there are additional options from RedEx eSIM, Orange Travel and others. Most of these plans use the dialing code +1, giving a US/Canada‑style number that can be used in Panama but is not a local Panamanian number; only Airalo and the RedEx eSIM plans that list +507 offer a true local Panamanian number. All provide inbound and outbound voice capabilities, and the SMS capability varies from inbound‑only to full inbound/outbound.

Typical data packages range from 1 GB to 20 GB, with validity periods from a few days to a year. Prices start at about $6.00 for a 1 GB, 7‑day plan (GlobaleSIM) and can climb to $105.00 for a 20 GB, 365‑day plan (Roamify). The variety of plans allows travelers to choose based on data needs, validity length, and whether a local Panamanian number is required.

Summarized by AI, Last updated: Jul 7, 2026