The DriftAmericas eSIM plans for Panama shown on this page use Movistar Panama and offer 4G depending on the plan. Check each plan for its exact network, data allowance, validity and price before choosing. Available plans are fully refundable within 30 days as long as the eSIM has not been used on a network at the destination.
Tigo offers the widest network with strong national reach.
Plan share by operator
Share of the eSIM plans we sell for Panama, by underlying operator.
- Movistar Panama100%
Network at a glance
Movistar Panama is the network most travellers lean on in Panama. Coverage here is 4G across the operators we carry; expect solid speeds in cities and lighter coverage off the main routes. On our Mobile Speed Index it scores 43, placing it on the slower side regionally. Median data price has held steady from $6.16 per GB in June 2026 to $6.16 in September 2026.
The operators behind our plans
Each network we carry in Panama, with who runs it and what generation it reaches.
Common questions
Which operator is best in Panama?
Movistar Panama offers the widest reach for most travellers. Tigo offers the widest network with strong national reach. Our eSIM plans run on the strongest available network, so you do not have to choose a SIM at the counter.
Does Panama have 5G?
Not on the plans we carry. Networks here run 4G, which is fine for maps, messaging and streaming in populated areas.
How much is a local SIM in Panama?
A tourist SIM bought on arrival typically runs $10-22. An eSIM skips the queue and the passport scan, and activates by QR code before you land.
How many operators power Panama eSIM plans?
We carry plans across 1 operator in Panama. The donut above shows how our catalogue splits between them.
How we read this
Plan share counts how many of the eSIM plans we sell for Panama run on each operator. It reflects catalogue depth, not subscriber market share. The top operator is the network we would hand a traveller who can pick only one.