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Panama

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1 GB · $5.99

WHY FLAILY

Why use in Panama

Panama is a modern skyline, a canal and, a short flight away, islands and highlands that feel remote. Data makes it easy to move between Panama City, the mountains of Chiriquí and the Caribbean coast.

  • Data from the moment you land

    Install before you fly, turn the line on when you arrive, and skip the airport SIM queue.

    1. 1Install on Wi-Fi
    2. 2Fly
    3. 3Land online
  • Your SIMCalls & texts
    Mobile data

    Keep your number and WhatsApp

    Your usual SIM stays in your phone, so your number and your WhatsApp account don’t change.

  • from$5.99

    paid once

    No contractNo roaming bill

    Prepaid, no contract

    You pay once for the plan you choose. No subscription, and no roaming bill from us afterwards.

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    Charged in US dollars at checkout

    Prices in your currency

    See every plan in your own currency. You’re charged the exact US dollar price shown at checkout.

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    QR code or manual install

    Scan the QR code from your order, or type the code in by hand if you can’t scan.

  • Real people to help

    Write to our team any time and we’ll reply by email, before or during your trip.

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Prepaid and roaming-free: pay once, no bill afterwards

MORE DESTINATIONS

Travelling further?

has plans for destinations near Panama too, so the rest of your trip is covered the same way.

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SETUP

How to activate your Panama eSIM

Three steps, most of it done before you fly.

  1. 01

    Buy your plan

    Pick the data and days that fit your trip. Your eSIM is usually ready a few minutes after payment.

  2. 02

    Install it before you fly

    On a stable Wi-Fi connection, scan the QR code from your order, or enter the code manually.

    How to install
  3. 03

    Turn it on when you land

    Switch to the line for mobile data and turn on data roaming for it. Keep roaming off on your usual SIM.

    Why roaming?

Keep your usual SIM switched on for calls and texts. handles your data alongside it.

DETAILS

Compatible devices & details

Everything about the Panama eSIM in one place.

Coverage
All of Panama, on local partner networks
Plans
1–5 GB, 7–30 days
Price
From $5.99
Connection
Data only. Call and message through apps like WhatsApp or FaceTime.
Phone
eSIM-compatible and carrier-unlocked
Installation
QR code or manual code
Your usual SIM
Stays in your phone for calls and texts

All plans

Panama eSIM plans
DataValidityPrice
1 GB7 days$5.99
3 GB15 days$14.99
5 GB30 days$23.99

Is your phone compatible?

It needs to support eSIM and be carrier-unlocked. The check takes ten seconds.

Check your phone
  • Panama City
  • Boquete
  • Colón

Guna Yala (San Blas) and the Darién have very limited coverage, so tell people you’ll be offline and save your booking details. In the cities, WhatsApp is the normal way to reach hotels and drivers.

LOCAL TIPS

Using your eSIM in Panama City, Boquete and Colón

Panama City · Panama City runs on Uber and the metro. Use data to time a visit to the Miraflores Locks for when ships are passing.

Boquete · Boquete is coffee and cloud-forest country in the highlands. Trails toward Volcán Barú lose signal quickly, so download your route before setting out.

Colón · Colón is the Caribbean end of the canal and the jumping-off point for Portobelo. Keep data on for directions and to arrange transport back to the city.

Use all your favourite apps, wherever you travel.

  • Messages
  • WhatsApp
  • Instagram
  • Maps
  • Safari
  • Music
  • YouTube
  • FaceTime
  • Gmail
  • ChatGPT
  • Claude

No SIM swapping needed

Your usual SIM stays in your phone alongside your Panama eSIM. Keep getting calls and texts while handles your data.

Your home provider may charge for calls and texts. Turn off data roaming on your usual SIM to avoid data charges.

FAQS

Panama eSIM FAQs

Does work in Panama?

Yes. sells prepaid data plans for Panama that connect to local networks as a roaming partner. There are 3 plans from 1–5 GB for 7–30 days, from $5.99.

Will my eSIM work in Panama City, Boquete and Colón?

Yes. The plan covers Panama, so it works in Panama City, Boquete and Colón wherever there’s mobile coverage. Signal can be missing in remote areas, so download offline maps before heading out.

How much data do I need for Panama?

It depends on how you use your phone. Maps, messaging and social media use relatively little; video, video calls and hotspot use far more. If in doubt, pick a plan a little bigger than your estimate.

Can I keep my number and WhatsApp?

Yes. Your eSIM is used for travel data, so you keep your usual SIM installed and your WhatsApp account stays the same. Calls, texts or roaming on your usual SIM may still be charged by your home provider, so turn off data roaming on that line.

Can I make calls or send texts?

plans are data plans. You can call and message over the internet with apps like WhatsApp, FaceTime or Telegram. Your usual SIM can still receive calls and texts, which your home provider may charge for.

When should I install my eSIM?

Install it on a reliable Wi-Fi connection before you need it, ideally at home before your trip. Check your plan’s details first: what starts the validity period can vary by plan.

Is my phone compatible?

Your phone needs to support eSIM and be carrier-unlocked. You can check it in seconds on our devices page.

What happens when my data runs out?

When a plan’s data or days are used up, the eSIM stops using data and your usual SIM isn’t affected. You can buy another plan for your destination.

You’re all set!

Your eSIM is on its way to your email. It usually takes under a minute.

Install it before you fly. The plan starts when you land.

How to install