eSIM for Panama
A prepaid data eSIM gets your phone online in Panama without a local SIM card. 37 plans in our catalog work there, from $5.49. You buy it online and get it by email, then install it at home before you fly.
- 37 data plans work in Panama, from $5.49. Prices checked November 3, 2026.
- 9 plans cover Panama only. 28 more cover it along with nearby countries such as Costa Rica and Colombia.
- Every plan here starts when you first use data, so you can install at home before you fly.
- Data only, with no local phone number. Your home number stays on your regular SIM.
Prices by data and trip length
Prices in US dollars, checked November 3, 2026. The plan page shows the current price before you pay.
| Data | 7 days | 15 days | 30 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 GB | $5.491 GB, 7 daysAmericas plan, 37 destinations | $8.992 GB, 15 days | $8.991 GB, 30 daysGlobal plan, 175 destinations |
| 3 GB | $12.493 GB, 30 days | $12.493 GB, 30 days | $12.493 GB, 30 days |
| 5 GB | $16.995 GB, 30 daysAmericas plan, 17 destinations | $16.995 GB, 30 daysAmericas plan, 17 destinations | $16.995 GB, 30 daysAmericas plan, 17 destinations |
| 10 GB | $28.9910 GB, 30 days | $28.9910 GB, 30 days | $28.9910 GB, 30 days |
| 20 GB | $54.9920 GB, 30 daysAmericas plan, 17 destinations | $54.9920 GB, 30 daysAmericas plan, 17 destinations | $54.9920 GB, 30 daysAmericas plan, 17 destinations |
Plans for Panama only
Every size and length sold for Panama alone, without other countries:
| Data | Length | Price | Network | Starts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 GB | 7 days | $5.99 | 5G where available | On first use |
| 2 GB | 15 days | $8.99 | 5G where available | On first use |
| 3 GB | 15 days | $13.99 | 4G LTE | On first use |
| 3 GB | 30 days | $12.49 | 5G where available | On first use |
| 5 GB | 30 days | $17.99 | 5G where available | On first use |
| 10 GB | 30 days | $28.99 | 4G LTE | On first use |
| 20 GB | 30 days | $56.99 | 5G where available | On first use |
| 25 GB | 30 days | $59.99 | 4G LTE | On first use |
Plans for Panama and nearby countries
- Americas plan, 17 destinations, including Costa Rica, Colombia, Mexico and Guatemala: from $7.99 for 1 GB over 7 days.
- Americas plan, 26 destinations, including Costa Rica, Colombia, Guatemala and Nicaragua: from $8.99 for 1 GB over 7 days.
- Americas plan, 37 destinations, including Costa Rica, Colombia, Mexico and Guatemala: from $5.49 for 1 GB over 7 days.
- Global plan, 153 destinations, including Costa Rica, Colombia, Mexico and Guatemala: from $9.00 for 1 GB over 7 days.
- Global plan, 175 destinations, including Costa Rica, Colombia, Mexico and Guatemala: from $8.99 for 1 GB over 30 days.
Network and plan details
- 6 of the 37 plans connect at 5G where the local network and your phone support it. The rest use 4G LTE.
- All 37 plans for Panama start when you first use data.
- Your data goes out to the internet from the US on 6 plans, the UK or Ireland on 6 and the UK on 4. 21 do not say. Websites usually see that place as your location.
- Hotspot sharing works on every plan here.
- The catalog does not name the local network for these plans.
- Capital: Panama City
- Country calling code: +507
- Plans: 37, from $5.49 to $89.99
How to install your eSIM before you fly
- Buy the plan. The eSIM arrives by email, usually within a minute. Install it at home on Wi-Fi with the one-tap link or the QR code in the email. Every plan for Panama starts on first use, so installing early costs you no days.
- Name the line Panama and keep it off until you land. Do not delete it after setup, because an eSIM installs only once.
- On arrival, turn the line on, choose it for mobile data and turn on data roaming for it. Turn off data roaming on your home line.
Screen by screen steps for iPhone and Android are in our travel eSIM install guide.
Phones that work
Your phone must support eSIM and be unlocked. Check your model on our compatibility page.
Common questions
How much does an eSIM for Panama cost?
Plans start at $5.49 for 1 GB over 7 days, on a plan that covers 37 destinations. A plan with at least 10 GB for 30 days starts at $28.99. Prices checked November 3, 2026.
Is there an unlimited data eSIM for Panama?
Not right now. The largest plan for Panama has 50 GB of data.
Is there a plan for Panama only?
Yes. 9 plans cover Panama only, from $5.99. 28 more cover it together with other countries.
Can one eSIM cover Panama and nearby countries?
Yes. 28 plans cover both Panama and Costa Rica, from $5.49. 28 cover Panama and Colombia. 24 cover Panama and Mexico. The section above lists the regional plans.
When does the plan start counting days?
All 37 plans for Panama start when you first use data. Install at home and keep the line off until you land.
Does the eSIM come with a phone number?
No. These plans are data only, and your home number stays on your regular SIM.