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Panama eSIM
A 5 GB Panama eSIM costs £36.99 for 30 days on movistar on 4G. Plans start at £3.99 for 100 MB. Delivered by email in seconds.
Your eSIM runs on the movistar network, so in Panama City you can book an Uber or inDrive ride, check the map and send messages on WhatsApp to family back home without fuss, even on a busy day out.
- 4G speeds
- 1 network: movistar
- Top up anytime
- Instant email delivery
Your Panama eSIM in two questions
Which Panama eSIM plan do I need?
Pick the plan that matches how long you stay and how you use your phone each day.
- A city break in Panama City: for 3 days of standard use, with social media, music and some video, go for 3 GB for 15 days, which covers checking maps and booking an Uber.
- Two weeks touring Bocas del Toro, Boquete and Guna Yala: standard use over 14 days means 10 GB for 30 days, so you can share your Boquete photos as you go.
- A busy week on business: heavy use, with your laptop on hotspot, is 2 GB a day for 7 days, so you can stay on WhatsApp with the office all day.
- A month living in Panama City or Colón: standard use over 30 days is 20 GB for 30 days.
Most plans can be topped up, and the longest plan runs for 30 days.
All 50 Panama eSIM plans
Prices include any taxes. Price per GB shown so you can compare at a glance.
| Data | Valid for | Price | Per GB | Top-up | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 MB · 7 days | £3.99 / €3.99 / $4.99 | No limit | Choose | ||
| 500 MB · 7 days | £4.99 / €5.99 / $6.99 | No limit | Choose | ||
| 1 GB · 7 days | £8.99 / €9.99 / $10.99 | £8.99 / €9.99 / $10.99 | Choose | ||
| 3 GB · 15 days | £21.99 / €26.99 / $28.99 | £7.33 / €9.00 / $9.66 | Choose | ||
| 3 GB · 30 days | £23.99 / €27.99 / $30.99 | £8.00 / €9.33 / $10.33 | Choose | ||
| 5 GB · 30 days | £36.99 / €43.99 / $46.99 | £7.40 / €8.80 / $9.40 | Choose | ||
| 10 GB · 30 days | £65.99 / €78.99 / $85.99 | £6.60 / €7.90 / $8.60 | Choose | ||
| 20 GB · 30 days | £134.99 / €161.99 / $175.99 | £6.75 / €8.10 / $8.80 | Choose |
Networks your Panama eSIM uses
Your eSIM joins this local network automatically, wherever you are in Panama.
| Country | Networks | Speed |
|---|---|---|
| Panama | movistar | 4G |
Good to know
- Data only: your own number keeps working for calls and texts
- Hotspot works where your phone and the network allow it
- Plans start when you first connect; install within 180 days
- Your data routes through Israel, so some sites may show that country
- Top up the same eSIM any time, no new QR code
Travelling further?
These eSIMs cover Panama and more countries on one plan.
Will my eSIM have signal in Panama?
Your eSIM joins movistar, a 4G network, and your phone picks it up by itself. Cities and main roads are well covered, so Panama City, Bocas del Toro and Boquete are the easy places to stay connected.
Remote islands and the Darién can have patchy or no signal, so download your maps before you go. Your data reaches the internet through Israel, a normal setup for travel eSIMs. Read how IP addresses work abroad if you want the details. Daily plans slow to 512 Kbps after the day's allowance is used.
How much data do you need in Panama?
Light: maps, messages, email (about 0.25 GB a day). Standard: plus social, music, some video (about 0.7 GB a day). Heavy: plus streaming, video calls, hotspot (about 1.8 GB a day).
3 days
- Light · about 800 MB1 GB · 7 days · £8.99 / €9.99 / $10.99
- Standard · about 2 GB500 MB a day · 5 days · £19.49 / €22.99 / $24.99
- Heavy · about 5 GB500 MB a day · 15 days · £28.49 / €34.49 / $36.99
7 days
- Light · about 2 GB500 MB a day · 7 days · £19.49 / €22.99 / $24.99
- Standard · about 5 GB500 MB a day · 10 days · £19.49 / €22.99 / $24.99
- Heavy · about 13 GB1 GB a day · 15 days · £46.99 / €56.49 / $61.49
14 days
- Light · about 4 GB500 MB a day · 15 days · £28.49 / €34.49 / $36.99
- Standard · about 10 GB1 GB a day · 15 days · £46.99 / €56.49 / $61.49
- Heavy · about 25 GB2 GB a day · 15 days · £88.49 / €105.99 / $114.99
30 days
- Light · about 8 GB500 MB a day · 30 days · £56.99 / €67.99 / $73.99
- Standard · about 21 GB1 GB a day · 30 days · £93.99 / €112.49 / $121.99
- Heavy · about 54 GB2 GB a day · 30 days · £176.49 / €211.49 / $229.49
How to set up your Panama eSIM
Install at home
On Wi-Fi, tap Install on iPhone (iOS 17.4+), scan the QR code, or type the two codes from your email.
Switch on when you land
Turn on your eSIM line, choose it for mobile data and switch Data Roaming on for that line.
You're online
Your phone joins movistar and your plan starts. Check data left on your eSIM page.
Using your phone in Panama: data tips
- Landing at Tocumen: Install your eSIM at home on Wi-Fi first. Then, when you land at Tocumen (PTY) or Bocas del Toro (BOC), switch it on and keep data roaming on for the eSIM line. Your eSIM runs on movistar's 4G network.
- Getting around: Uber and inDrive are the ride apps to have ready before you head out in Panama City.
- Staying in touch: Your home number stays on for calls and texts, and WhatsApp carries your messages over your eSIM data. Set both up before you fly, using the guide to keep WhatsApp and your home number.
- Data use: Light use, like maps and messages, is about 0.25 GB a day, and standard use with social media, music and some video is about 0.7 GB a day. Most plans can be topped up, so you can add more later.
Panama eSIM questions
How much is an eSIM for Panama?
Panama eSIMs start at £3.99 for 100 MB over 7 days. A 5 GB plan for 30 days costs £36.99. Prices include any taxes and show in pounds, euros or dollars.
Which networks does the Panama eSIM use?
Your eSIM connects to movistar in Panama. Your phone picks the strongest signal automatically.
When does my Panama eSIM start?
Most plans start the moment your eSIM first connects to a network in Panama, so you can buy and install it at home before you fly. Install it within 180 days of buying.
Can I top up my Panama eSIM?
Yes. Most Panama plans can be topped up from your eSIM page in two taps, with no new QR code. The plan table on this page shows which ones.
Why does my IP address show another country?
Panama plans route your data through Israel, a normal setup for travel eSIMs. Websites and apps may show that country's content; your speed and coverage in Panama are not affected.
Does it come with a phone number?
Every eSIMology plan is data only. Keep your own SIM switched on for calls and texts, and use WhatsApp, FaceTime or any calling app over your eSIM's data.
What if my plans change?
Cancel an eSIM you haven't installed within 30 days for a full refund to your card, in two taps from your eSIM page.
How much data do I need for a week in Panama?
In Panama City, a week of maps and messages uses about 1.8 GB. Standard use with social media, music and some video is about 4.9 GB, and heavy streaming or hotspot use can reach about 12.6 GB a week.
Is there 5G in Panama?
No. Panama's mobile network is 4G, and movistar is the one network your eSIM uses there. You won't see 5G on your phone, so expect 4G bars.
Is there a daily data plan for Panama?
Yes. Choose a daily allowance from 500 MB a day up to 10 GB a day, and pick how many days you need, up to 30. Once the day's allowance is used, your connection slows down for the rest of that day, so pick the size that fits your busiest days.
Which ride app should I use in Panama City, Uber or inDrive?
Both Uber and inDrive are ride apps to have ready in Panama City, so load both before you fly into Tocumen (PTY). Each needs mobile data to book a ride, so keep your eSIM's data switched on when you land.
Which eSIM covers Panama and other countries in South America?
The South America eSIM covers 20 countries, and Panama is one of them, so you can cross borders without buying another eSIM. The Global eSIMs reach 117 and 127 countries if your route is longer.
Can I use WhatsApp in Panama with an eSIM?
Yes. WhatsApp is the messaging app to have ready in Panama, and your messages travel over your eSIM's mobile data. In Panama City or Boquete, you can message home or check in with a host.
Ready for Panama?
Buy now, install today, and your plan waits until you land. Full refund if not installed.