“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?

About 180 travel eSIM providers and roughly 6 400 prepaid data plans are available for Panama. With such a wide variety of options, travelers can easily find a plan that suits their needs.

Are there any unlimited data eSIM plans available for Panama?

Yesim, Roamify and Truely each offer unlimited data eSIM plans for Panama that are valid from one to thirty days. The plans are priced between approximately $9.34 and $210.00 USD, with higher‑priced options generally providing longer validity periods or additional features. All of the unlimited plans allow tethering, but may experience speed throttling after a certain amount of data usage is reached. Yesim and Roamify use 5G networks; Truely’s network coverage is not specified in the available details.

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?

Yes, travel eSIMs that include a phone number and SMS are available for Panama. Providers such as GlobaleSIM, Airalo, ESIM DOG, JamboSim, Orange Travel and Roamify offer plans that grant local or foreign SIM‑based numbers along with voice and text capabilities, and there are additional options from other carriers not listed here.

The plans cover a variety of dialing codes. Numbers issued with the Panama code +507 give you a true local number, while plans that use +1, +33 and other codes provide numbers from those respective countries. All providers support inbound and outbound voice calls, and most support both inbound and outbound SMS, although a few offer only outbound texting. The pricing range starts around $6.00 USD for a 1 GB 7‑day bundle and can rise to well over $100 USD for a 20 GB 365‑day package; validity periods vary from 3 days to 365 days.

Summarized by AI, Last updated: Aug 8, 2026