Panama Guide: Telephone & Internet

For most people arriving in a new country, keeping connected with a phone or mobile is a high priority. Be careful about using roaming with your foreign mobile - it can get very expensive quickly! Our guide is packed with information on telecom providers, tariffs and tips on saving money on international calls.

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  Getting started

  Telephone providers in Panama

  Panama's telecommunication market has undergone many changes. In 1996, the Panamanian government started a privatization process of the National Institute of Telecommunications (INTEL, Instituto Nacional de Telecomunicaciones).

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  Mobile Phones

  All you need to know about mobile phones in Panama

  There are a number of roaming agreements in place between Panamanian and international mobile phone companies and the coverage is generally good.

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  Internet

  How to get Internet at home

  Internet is widely available throughout Panama. Though there is access almost everywhere, there are different levels of connection speeds.

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