“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 over 140 travel eSIM providers and more than 4, 100 prepaid data plans available for Panama. The extensive selection of plans makes it easy for travelers to find an eSIM that aligns with their travel needs.

Are there any unlimited data eSIM plans available for Panama?

Yes, Panama offers unlimited data eSIM plans from several operators. Roamify, Yesim, Truely and Yoho Mobile provide unlimited data for 1‑to‑30‑day validity periods, with most plans running on 5G networks and allowing tethering; speed may be throttled on some of these offers, and Yoho Mobile sets a 5 Mbps cap on average speed. The cost for these unlimited options ranges roughly from $10.00 to $455.03 USD, depending on the specific provider, validity length and any additional features. Travelers should review the individual plan details on eSIMDB and choose a package that fits their usage expectations 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?

Yes, several providers offer travel eSIMs that include a phone number and SMS capability for Panama. Providers such as GlobaleSIM, Airalo, and Roamify offer plans that give you a local number with a dialing code of +507, while other plans from the same providers use the +1 dialing code, which is also accepted in Panama for inbound and outbound voice calls and SMS. Orange Travel, Earth Esim, and TravelKon provide eSIMs that use foreign dialing codes (for example, +33) but still support inbound and outbound voice and SMS, allowing you to obtain a phone number that can be used while traveling in Panama.

Typical options range from 1 GB of data for a few days to 20 GB for 30 days, with prices starting around $6 USD for a 7‑day plan from GlobaleSIM and going up to $105 USD for a 365‑day plan from Roamify. All plans include voice (inbound and outbound) and SMS, with some offering full inbound and outbound SMS. These services are available through eSIMDB’s comparison of providers, so you can choose the plan that best fits your data and call needs while visiting Panama.

Summarized by AI, Last updated: May 15, 2026