Cheapest eSIM for Panama
128 plans from 9 providers, watched and re-ranked by the real price per gigabyte.
| Rank | Provider | Data | Validity | Price (USD) | Price per GB | Verdict | Get |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | nadanada | 20 GB | 30 Days | $32.99 | $1.65 | Best value | Get |
| 2 | GigSky | 100 GB | 180 Days | $179.99 | $1.80 | Great | Get |
| 3 | nadanada | 10 GB | 30 Days | $19.99 | $2.00 | Great | Get |
| 4 | Saily | 50 GB | 365 Days | $99.99 | $2.00 | Great | Get |
| 5 | nadanada | 50 GB | 30 Days | $107.99 | $2.16 | Good | Get |
| 6 | GigSky | 50 GB | 180 Days | $109.99 | $2.20 | Good | Get |
| 7 | nadanada | 5 GB | 30 Days | $12.99 | $2.60 | Okay | Get |
| 8 | nadanada | 3 GB | 30 Days | $8.99 | $3.00 | Okay | Get |
| 9 | GigSky | 50 GB | 90 Days | $152.99 | $3.06 | Okay | Get |
| 10 | nadanada | 2 GB | 15 Days | $6.99 | $3.50 | Fair | Get |
| 11 | Connect Me Guru Coupon: hello-saun |
10 GB | 1 Day | $38.83 | $3.88 | Fair | Get |
| 12 | nadanada | 1 GB | 7 Days | $3.99 | $3.99 | Fair | Get |
| 13 | GigSky | 20 GB | 180 Days | $79.99 | $4.00 | Fair | Get |
| 14 | MegaEsim Coupon: SUMMER10 |
10 GB | 30 Days | $40.28 | $4.03 | Fair | Get |
| 15 | MegaEsim Coupon: SUMMER10 |
20 GB | 30 Days | $82.77 | $4.14 | Fair | Get |
| 16 | Connect Me Guru Coupon: hello-saun |
5 GB | 1 Day | $21.09 | $4.22 | Fair | Get |
| 17 | Connect Me Guru Coupon: hello-saun |
10 GB | 30 Days | $43.56 | $4.36 | Expensive | Get |
| 18 | eSIM Hero | 10 GB | 30 Days | $43.75 | $4.38 | Expensive | Get |
| 19 | Saily | 10 GB | 180 Days | $43.99 | $4.40 | Expensive | Get |
| 20 | MegaEsim Coupon: SUMMER10 |
3 GB | 15 Days | $13.24 | $4.41 | Expensive | Get |
| 21 | MegaEsim Coupon: SUMMER10 |
5 GB | 30 Days | $22.06 | $4.41 | Expensive | Get |
| 22 | eSIM Hero | 20 GB | 30 Days | $89.00 | $4.45 | Expensive | Get |
| 23 | Connect Me Guru Coupon: hello-saun |
20 GB | 30 Days | $89.08 | $4.45 | Expensive | Get |
| 24 | eSIMCard Coupon: eSbljricbt |
20 GB | 15 Days | $89.18 | $4.46 | Expensive | Get |
| 25 | GigSky | 10 GB | 60 Days | $44.99 | $4.50 | Expensive | Get |
| 26 | Saily | 5 GB | 30 Days | $22.99 | $4.60 | Expensive | Get |
| 27 | MegaEsim Coupon: SUMMER10 |
3 GB | 30 Days | $14.07 | $4.69 | Expensive | Get |
| 28 | HiRoaming Coupon: ESIMWATCHDOG20FIRST |
10 GB | 1 Day | $47.04 | $4.70 | Expensive | Get |
| 29 | eSIMCard Coupon: eSbljricbt |
20 GB | 30 Days | $95.67 | $4.78 | Expensive | Get |
| 30 | Connect Me Guru Coupon: hello-saun |
5 GB | 30 Days | $24.04 | $4.81 | Expensive | Get |
| 31 | eSIM Hero | 5 GB | 30 Days | $24.25 | $4.85 | Expensive | Get |
| 32 | Connect Me Guru Coupon: hello-saun |
3 GB | 15 Days | $14.60 | $4.87 | Expensive | Get |
| 33 | eSIM Hero | 3 GB | 15 Days | $14.75 | $4.92 | Expensive | Get |
| 34 | eSIMCard Coupon: eSbljricbt |
10 GB | 7 Days | $49.17 | $4.92 | Expensive | Get |
| 35 | Connect Me Guru Coupon: hello-saun |
2 GB | 1 Day | $9.87 | $4.94 | Expensive | Get |
| 36 | MegaEsim Coupon: SUMMER10 |
1 GB | 7 Days | $4.97 | $4.97 | Expensive | Get |
| 37 | MegaEsim Coupon: SUMMER10 |
3 GB | 1 Day | $14.90 | $4.97 | Expensive | Get |
| 38 | GigSky | 2 GB | 15 Days | $9.99 | $5.00 | Expensive | Get |
| 39 | GigSky | 5 GB | 15 Days | $24.99 | $5.00 | Expensive | Get |
| 40 | GigSky | 20 GB | 90 Days | $99.99 | $5.00 | Expensive | Get |
| 41 | eSIM Hero | 20 GB | 90 Days | $100.00 | $5.00 | Expensive | Get |
| 42 | HiRoaming Coupon: ESIMWATCHDOG20FIRST |
5 GB | 1 Day | $25.32 | $5.06 | Expensive | Get |
| 43 | Connect Me Guru Coupon: hello-saun |
3 GB | 30 Days | $15.48 | $5.16 | Expensive | Get |
| 44 | Saily | 3 GB | 30 Days | $15.49 | $5.16 | Expensive | Get |
| 45 | eSIMCard Coupon: eSbljricbt |
10 GB | 15 Days | $51.87 | $5.19 | Expensive | Get |
| 46 | Saily | 5 GB | 60 Days | $25.99 | $5.20 | Expensive | Get |
| 47 | eSIM Hero | 3 GB | 30 Days | $15.75 | $5.25 | Expensive | Get |
| 48 | Lumbus Coupon: ESIMWATCHDOG10 |
20 GB | 30 Days | $104.99 | $5.25 | Expensive | Get |
| 49 | HiRoaming Coupon: ESIMWATCHDOG20FIRST |
10 GB | 30 Days | $52.83 | $5.28 | Expensive | Get |
| 50 | Connect Me Guru Coupon: hello-saun |
1 GB | 1 Day | $5.43 | $5.43 | Expensive | Get |
| 51 | HiRoaming Coupon: ESIMWATCHDOG20FIRST |
20 GB | 30 Days | $108.56 | $5.43 | Expensive | Get |
| 52 | Connect Me Guru Coupon: hello-saun |
3 GB | 1 Day | $16.36 | $5.45 | Expensive | Get |
| 53 | eSIMCard Coupon: eSbljricbt |
10 GB | 30 Days | $54.58 | $5.46 | Expensive | Get |
| 54 | GigSky | 10 GB | 30 Days | $54.99 | $5.50 | Expensive | Get |
| 55 | eSIMCard Coupon: eSbljricbt |
5 GB | 7 Days | $27.54 | $5.51 | Expensive | Get |
| 56 | MegaEsim Coupon: SUMMER10 |
1 GB | 1 Day | $5.52 | $5.52 | Expensive | Get |
| 57 | MegaEsim Coupon: SUMMER10 |
490 MB | 7 Days | $2.69 | $5.62 | Expensive | Get |
| 58 | GigSky | 3 GB | 15 Days | $16.99 | $5.66 | Expensive | Get |
| 59 | eSIMCard Coupon: eSbljricbt |
5 GB | 15 Days | $28.35 | $5.67 | Expensive | Get |
| 60 | Lumbus Coupon: ESIMWATCHDOG10 |
10 GB | 30 Days | $56.99 | $5.70 | Expensive | Get |
| 61 | Connect Me Guru Coupon: hello-saun |
1 GB | 7 Days | $5.73 | $5.73 | Expensive | Get |
| 62 | HiRoaming Coupon: ESIMWATCHDOG20FIRST |
3 GB | 15 Days | $17.37 | $5.79 | Expensive | Get |
| 63 | HiRoaming Coupon: ESIMWATCHDOG20FIRST |
5 GB | 30 Days | $28.94 | $5.79 | Expensive | Get |
| 64 | GigSky | 5 GB | 30 Days | $28.99 | $5.80 | Expensive | Get |
| 65 | eSIMCard Coupon: eSbljricbt |
3 GB | 3 Days | $17.53 | $5.84 | Expensive | Get |
| 66 | eSIMCard Coupon: eSbljricbt |
5 GB | 30 Days | $29.70 | $5.94 | Very expensive | Get |
| 67 | GigSky | 1 GB | 7 Days | $5.99 | $5.99 | Very expensive | Get |
| 68 | Saily | 1 GB | 7 Days | $5.99 | $5.99 | Very expensive | Get |
| 69 | eSIM Hero | 1 GB | 7 Days | $6.00 | $6.00 | Very expensive | Get |
| 70 | eSIMCard Coupon: eSbljricbt |
3 GB | 7 Days | $18.02 | $6.01 | Very expensive | Get |
| 71 | HiRoaming Coupon: ESIMWATCHDOG20FIRST |
3 GB | 30 Days | $18.45 | $6.15 | Very expensive | Get |
| 72 | eSIMCard Coupon: eSbljricbt |
3 GB | 30 Days | $18.67 | $6.22 | Very expensive | Get |
| 73 | Saily | 2 GB | 15 Days | $12.49 | $6.25 | Very expensive | Get |
| 74 | Lumbus Coupon: ESIMWATCHDOG10 |
5 GB | 30 Days | $31.99 | $6.40 | Very expensive | Get |
| 75 | Lumbus Coupon: ESIMWATCHDOG10 |
2 GB | 1 Day | $12.99 | $6.50 | Very expensive | Get |
| 76 | HiRoaming Coupon: ESIMWATCHDOG20FIRST |
3 GB | 1 Day | $19.54 | $6.51 | Very expensive | Get |
| 77 | HiRoaming Coupon: ESIMWATCHDOG20FIRST |
1 GB | 7 Days | $6.52 | $6.52 | Very expensive | Get |
| 78 | Lumbus Coupon: ESIMWATCHDOG10 |
3 GB | 30 Days | $19.99 | $6.66 | Very expensive | Get |
| 79 | Connect Me Guru Coupon: hello-saun |
500 MB | 7 Days | $3.28 | $6.72 | Very expensive | Get |
| 80 | eSIMCard Coupon: eSbljricbt |
1 GB | 3 Days | $6.72 | $6.72 | Very expensive | Get |
| 81 | HiRoaming Coupon: ESIMWATCHDOG20FIRST |
2 GB | 1 Day | $13.75 | $6.88 | Very expensive | Get |
| 82 | GigSky | 1 GB | 15 Days | $6.99 | $6.99 | Very expensive | Get |
| 83 | Lumbus Coupon: ESIMWATCHDOG10 |
1 GB | 7 Days | $6.99 | $6.99 | Very expensive | Get |
| 84 | Connect Me Guru Coupon: hello-saun |
500 MB | 1 Day | $3.43 | $7.02 | Very expensive | Get |
| 85 | eSIM Hero | 500 MB | 7 Days | $3.50 | $7.17 | Very expensive | Get |
| 86 | HiRoaming Coupon: ESIMWATCHDOG20FIRST |
500 MB | 7 Days | $3.53 | $7.23 | Very expensive | Get |
| 87 | HiRoaming Coupon: ESIMWATCHDOG20FIRST |
1 GB | 1 Day | $7.23 | $7.23 | Very expensive | Get |
| 88 | HiRoaming Coupon: ESIMWATCHDOG20FIRST |
500 MB | 1 Day | $3.71 | $7.60 | Very expensive | Get |
| 89 | Lumbus Coupon: ESIMWATCHDOG10 |
512 MB | 7 Days | $3.99 | $7.98 | Very expensive | Get |
| 90 | MegaEsim Coupon: SUMMER10 |
2 GB | 1 Day | $16.37 | $8.19 | Very expensive | Get |
| 91 | HiRoaming Coupon: ESIMWATCHDOG20FIRST |
100 MB | 7 Days | $1.05 | $10.75 | Very expensive | Get |
| 92 | eSIM Hero | 1 GB | 365 Days | $11.00 | $11.00 | Very expensive | Get |
| 93 | Connect Me Guru Coupon: hello-saun |
100 MB | 7 Days | $1.26 | $12.90 | Very expensive | Get |
| 94 | Lumbus Coupon: ESIMWATCHDOG10 |
3 GB | 3 Days | $38.99 | $13.00 | Very expensive | Get |
| 95 | MegaEsim Coupon: SUMMER10 |
100 MB | 7 Days | $1.29 | $13.21 | Very expensive | Get |
| 96 | MegaEsim Coupon: SUMMER10 |
3 GB | 3 Days | $44.69 | $14.90 | Very expensive | Get |
| 97 | MegaEsim Coupon: SUMMER10 |
1 GB | 3 Days | $16.55 | $16.55 | Very expensive | Get |
| 98 | eSIM Hero | 100 MB | 7 Days | $1.75 | $17.92 | Very expensive | Get |
| 99 | MegaEsim Coupon: SUMMER10 |
2 GB | 3 Days | $49.10 | $24.55 | Very expensive | Get |
| 100 | Lumbus Coupon: ESIMWATCHDOG10 |
3 GB | 7 Days | $85.99 | $28.66 | Very expensive | Get |
| 101 | MegaEsim Coupon: SUMMER10 |
3 GB | 7 Days | $104.27 | $34.76 | Very expensive | Get |
| 102 | GigSky | 512 MB | 1 Day | $17.99 | $35.98 | Very expensive | Get |
| 103 | Lumbus Coupon: ESIMWATCHDOG10 |
3 GB | 14 Days | $165.99 | $55.33 | Very expensive | Get |
| 104 | MegaEsim Coupon: SUMMER10 |
2 GB | 7 Days | $114.56 | $57.28 | Very expensive | Get |
| 105 | GigSky | 250 MB | 1 Day | $19.99 | $81.88 | Very expensive | Get |
| 106 | MegaEsim Coupon: SUMMER10 |
1 GB | 15 Days | $82.74 | $82.74 | Very expensive | Get |
| 107 | MegaEsim Coupon: SUMMER10 |
2 GB | 15 Days | $245.49 | $122.75 | Very expensive | Get |
| 108 | MegaEsim Coupon: SUMMER10 |
1 GB | 30 Days | $165.48 | $165.48 | Very expensive | Get |
| 109 | MegaEsim Coupon: SUMMER10 |
2 GB | 30 Days | $490.98 | $245.49 | Very expensive | Get |
| 110 | GigSky | Unlimited | 1 Day | $6.99 | n/a | Unlimited | Get |
| 111 | eSIMCard Coupon: eSbljricbt |
Unlimited | 1 Day | $9.15 | n/a | Unlimited | Get |
| 112 | eSIM Hero | Unlimited | 1 Day | $16.50 | n/a | Unlimited | Get |
| 113 | GigSky | Unlimited | 3 Days | $19.99 | n/a | Unlimited | Get |
| 114 | eSIMCard Coupon: eSbljricbt |
Unlimited | 3 Days | $23.62 | n/a | Unlimited | Get |
| 115 | GigSky | Unlimited | 5 Days | $28.99 | n/a | Unlimited | Get |
| 116 | eSIMCard Coupon: eSbljricbt |
Unlimited | 5 Days | $37.81 | n/a | Unlimited | Get |
| 117 | GigSky | Unlimited | 7 Days | $37.99 | n/a | Unlimited | Get |
| 118 | eSIM Hero | Unlimited | 3 Days | $48.25 | n/a | Unlimited | Get |
| 119 | eSIMCard Coupon: eSbljricbt |
Unlimited | 7 Days | $51.03 | n/a | Unlimited | Get |
| 120 | GigSky | Unlimited | 10 Days | $55.99 | n/a | Unlimited | Get |
| 121 | GigSky | Unlimited | 14 Days | $59.99 | n/a | Unlimited | Get |
| 122 | eSIMCard Coupon: eSbljricbt |
Unlimited | 10 Days | $69.45 | n/a | Unlimited | Get |
| 123 | GigSky | Unlimited | 21 Days | $74.99 | n/a | Unlimited | Get |
| 124 | eSIM Hero | Unlimited | 5 Days | $80.25 | n/a | Unlimited | Get |
| 125 | eSIMCard Coupon: eSbljricbt |
Unlimited | 15 Days | $89.18 | n/a | Unlimited | Get |
| 126 | GigSky | Unlimited | 30 Days | $89.99 | n/a | Unlimited | Get |
| 127 | eSIMCard Coupon: eSbljricbt |
Unlimited | 20 Days | $114.38 | n/a | Unlimited | Get |
| 128 | eSIMCard Coupon: eSbljricbt |
Unlimited | 30 Days | $156.24 | n/a | Unlimited | Get |
The Watchdog Pick is chosen automatically: the lowest real price per GB of the 128 plans in this view. Providers cannot pay for it, and a commission never changes the ranking. Prices are shown in USD and can change at checkout.
Cheapest eSIM for Panama: the numbers
As of 31 August 2026, 15:21 GMT, the cheapest eSIM for Panama is nadanada with 20 GB for 30 Days at $32.99. That is $1.65 per GB, the best rate of the 128 plans we compare from 9 providers. 50 support top ups. That timestamp is the exact moment of our latest price check, and the table above always shows the live order.
Which mobile networks does Panama have?
Tigo's 4G network reached about 90% of Panama's population as of 2025. Coverage is weak in remote areas such as the jungle regions and some islands.
- Tigo: Owned by Millicom, which bought Telefonica's Panama business in 2019 and rebranded Movistar to Tigo in 2020, its 4G network covered about 90% of the population as of 2025.
- Mas Movil (+Movil): The mobile brand of Cable & Wireless Panama, owned 49% by Liberty Latin America and 49% by the Panamanian government, it is the incumbent with fixed, mobile and broadband services.
There are no travel relevant MVNOs. The market shrank to just two networks after Digicel Panama shut down on 20 April 2024, and in June 2026 the regulator launched a tender to attract a third operator.
The eSIM plans we compare on this page connect to:
Is 5G available in Panama?
Panama has no commercial 5G network yet. The regulator has been promoting 5G deployment and, per industry reports in May 2026, planned to auction 5G spectrum during 2026, while Tigo has said it is building a 5G network.
How much data do you need in Panama?
Light use is about 500 MB a day. That covers maps, messages, and some browsing. Normal use with photos, social apps, and short videos runs 1 to 1.5 GB a day. Streaming and hotspot use can eat 2 to 3 GB a day. Here is what each size costs in Panama right now:
Are unlimited eSIMs for Panama really unlimited?
Not always. 19 of the plans above are sold as unlimited. Most unlimited travel plans have a fair use rule. You get full speed for a daily amount, often 1 to 5 GB, then the speed drops to around 1 Mbps until the next day. That is fine for messages and maps but slow for video. If you know how much data you use, a fixed plan with a low price per GB is usually the better deal. That is why we rank by price per GB and not by labels.
eSIM or a local SIM at the airport in Panama?
An eSIM is ready before you land. No queue, no shop, no handing over your passport at a counter. Data for Panama starts at $32.99 on this page, which is hard for airport kiosks to beat. A local SIM still makes sense if you need a local phone number or plan to stay for months. For a normal trip, the eSIM wins on price and effort.
Setting up your Panama eSIM
Buy your planYou get a QR code by email within minutes of paying.
Install before you flyScan the QR code on wifi at home. Airport and hotel wifi can be weak.
Turn it on when you landEnable the eSIM and turn on data roaming for it, then give it a minute to find the network.
Check the validity clockSome plans start counting at purchase, not at first use. Check before you buy.
Good to know before you land in Panama
Operators generally require passport verification to register a SIM, and some points of sale also take a portrait photo.
SIM kiosks operate both airside and landside at Tocumen airport, so you can buy before or after immigration. Prepaid plans from Tigo and +Movil start around $3 to $10, and staff will ask for your passport.
Expect dead zones in the Darien, the comarcas and on smaller islands, so download maps first. Panama uses the US dollar, and a few dollars of prepaid credit goes a long way on either network.
Panama Travel eSIM FAQ
Everything you need to know about using an eSIM in Panama
What is the cheapest eSIM for Panama?
Right now the cheapest option ranked by price per GB is nadanada with 20 GB for 30 Days at $32.99. That works out to $1.65 per GB. Prices change often, so the table above always shows the current order.
Which networks will my eSIM connect to in Panama?
The plans we compare connect to movistar. The exact network depends on the plan you pick. Check the plan details before you buy if one network matters to you.
Do Panama eSIMs support 5G?
The networks our plans use in Panama currently run on 4G. That is enough for maps, messaging, video calls, and streaming in most cases.
Can I top up my Panama eSIM if I run out?
Yes. 50 of the 128 plans here support top ups, so you can add data without buying a new eSIM. The rest need a fresh plan once the data ends.
Will I still receive bank SMS and OTP codes?
Yes, if you keep your home SIM active. Travel eSIMs are data only. Your phone can hold both at once, so leave your normal SIM on for SMS and use the eSIM for data. Turn off roaming data on the home SIM to avoid charges.
Do these eSIMs include a phone number or calls?
The plans we compare are data only, so there is no local number. Calls work fine over WhatsApp, FaceTime, or any app that uses data. If you need a real local number, a local SIM is the better tool.
How many GB do I need for a week in Panama?
Around 3 to 5 GB covers a week of maps, messaging, and normal browsing. Heavy video or hotspot use needs 1 to 2 GB per day. Today the cheapest plan with at least 5 GB is nadanada at $12.99.
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How we rank
Prices last checked on 31 August 2026, 15:21 GMT across 128 plans. Every plan is ranked by the true cost per gigabyte, not marketing claims. We do not take money for rankings, and providers cannot pay for a higher position. Read the full method on our how we rank page.
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