“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 200 travel eSIM providers and over 8, 000 prepaid data plans available for Panama, giving travelers a wide variety of options to choose from.

Are there any unlimited data eSIM plans available for Panama?

Unlimited data eSIM plans for Panama are offered by several providers. Earth Esim, Yesim, Roamify and Ohayu all provide unlimited data, though the speed may be throttled after a certain amount of usage; Earth Esim and Ohayu also impose a 1 Mbps speed limit. Prices for these unlimited plans range from about $7.99 to $210.00 USD, depending on the validity period and specific plan features. All plans support tethering and operate on 5G networks.

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?

There are travel eSIM plans that supply a phone number and support for voice and SMS in Panama. Providers such as GlobaleSIM, Airalo, JamboSim, ESIM.DOG, AirPlans and Roamify offer these plans, giving travelers a Panama‑based number that can make and receive calls; SMS handling varies by the specific plan, with most allowing both inbound and outbound messages, while some offer outbound only. The plans use the +1 dialing code, which the dataset indicates is treated as a local Panama code, and others use the +507 code for foreign numbers that also include full voice and SMS capability. Prices on these plans start around $6.00 and can rise above $90 for the longest validity periods, which range from a few days to up to 180 days.

Summarized by AI, Last updated: Sep 28, 2026