In Panama there are 11 residential internet providers covering 94.89% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 373 Mbps. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers below. This does not influence rankings, and helps us provide high-quality detailed information for free.
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11 Internet Service Providers in Panama
Data updated 11/14/2025, based on FCC data from 12/31/2024. This is the most current data available as of .
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Panama are not shown.
Panama Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
Not sure whether to choose Dish or DIRECTV? For most people most of the time we recommend DISH. But click here to learn more.
Viasat Satellite Internet
Availability maps for all providers in Panama
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Internet service is available in 94.89% of Panama. Using our interactive availability map, you can compare service areas for different providers, we include fiber, cable, DSL, or fixed wireless internet service for all providers who offer it. You will notice that some providers might be listed multiple times for each service. If you find no providers cover the location you're looking at, you can opt for satellite service. The most widely available provider is FMCTC. Now you can call companies in Panama with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Panama?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Panama.
Internet Speed Key
The average Panama home can get up to 373 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 2.65% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 1.14% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Panama.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the northwest parts of Panama, and slower in the west areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in Panama?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Panama you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 75.00% of Panama homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 19.89%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 5.11% of Panama homes.
Internet Market Health in Panama
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Panama internet service market is. Areas in green have more alternatives, areas in yellow have a few choices, and areas in red may have only one provider. More competition usually means faster speeds and better prices for you, the customer.
Below are quick facts on internet competition and market health in Panama based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 3.2 (unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.1 (unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 2.6 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is unhealthy.
Panama internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 8 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Panama homes have between 1 and 3 options. The type(s) of service available are dsl, fiber, and fixed wireless, though these may vary depending on the region within the city.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Panama internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 7 choices of companies offering speeds up to or over 25 Mbps.
More internet companies with faster speeds means fewer monopolies and better prices for customers. In promoting a free market for internet, Panama needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Panama, along with details on where in Panama and at what speeds.
Windstream DSL in Panama, IA
Windstream DSL coverage
About 77.46%, or 409 people, have Windstream DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the east, central, north, south, southeast, northeast, and southwest Panama area. Windstream is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Panama.
Windstream DSL download speeds
Windstream is average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Panama. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Windstream DSL is the fastest. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout Panama. The fastest plan anyone in Panama can order from Windstream goes up to 200 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Panama customers is up to 100 Mbps.
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- 29.1% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 35.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 7.1% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 28.6% up to 10.0 Mbps
Windstream DSL upload speeds
In Panama download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Windstream DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Windstream is average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Panama DSL providers. Windstream offers 5 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Panama is up to 52 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Windstream customers can get speeds up to 28 Mbps.
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- 36.7% up to 52.0 Mbps
- 22.0% up to 32.0 Mbps
- 5.6% up to 17.0 Mbps
- 7.1% up to 12.0 Mbps
- 28.6% up to 1.0 Mbps
FMCTC Fiber in Panama, IA
FMCTC fiber coverage
About 75.76%, or 400 people, have FMCTC fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Panama area. FMCTC is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Panama.
FMCTC fiber download speeds
FMCTC is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Panama. Versus other fiber providers in the area, FMCTC fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Panama. The fastest plan anyone in Panama can order from FMCTC goes up to 400 Mbps, and all Panama customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 400.0 Mbps
FMCTC fiber upload speeds
In Panama download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for FMCTC fiber. Compared to other ISPs, FMCTC is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Panama fiber providers. FMCTC offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Panama is up to 100 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Panama, IA
Nextlink fixed wireless coverage
About 47.92%, or 253 people, have Nextlink fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast, south, north, central, west, southwest, northwest, and east Panama area. Nextlink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Panama.
Nextlink fixed wireless download speeds
Nextlink is average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Panama. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Nextlink fixed wireless is above average. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Panama. The fastest plan anyone in Panama can order from Nextlink goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Panama customers is up to 165 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 5.5% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 2.4% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 2.0% up to 400.0 Mbps
- 89.7% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 0.4% up to 10.0 Mbps
Nextlink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Panama download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Nextlink fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Nextlink is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Panama fixed wireless providers. Nextlink offers 4 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Panama is up to 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Nextlink customers can get speeds up to 78 Mbps.
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- 5.5% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 4.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 89.7% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 0.4% up to 1.0 Mbps
US Cellular Fixed Wireless in Panama, IA
US Cellular fixed wireless coverage
About 41.67%, or 220 people, have US Cellular fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast, south, west, north, central, southwest, and northwest Panama area. US Cellular is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Panama.
US Cellular fixed wireless download speeds
US Cellular is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Panama. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, US Cellular fixed wireless is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Panama. The fastest plan anyone in Panama can order from US Cellular goes up to 25 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Panama customers is up to 10 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 2.7% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 97.3% up to 10.0 Mbps
US Cellular fixed wireless upload speeds
In Panama download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for US Cellular fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, US Cellular is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Panama fixed wireless providers. US Cellular offers 2 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Panama is up to 3.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, US Cellular customers can get speeds up to 1.1 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 2.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 97.3% up to 1.0 Mbps
Windstream Fixed Wireless in Panama, IA
Windstream fixed wireless coverage
About 14.96%, or 79 people, have Windstream fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the north, west, northwest, and southwest Panama area. Windstream is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Panama.
Windstream fixed wireless download speeds
Windstream is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Panama. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Windstream fixed wireless is below average. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout Panama. The fastest plan anyone in Panama can order from Windstream goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Panama customers is up to 73 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 30.4% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 46.8% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 8.9% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 13.9% up to 25.0 Mbps
Windstream fixed wireless upload speeds
In Panama download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Windstream fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Windstream is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Panama fixed wireless providers. Windstream offers 3 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Panama is up to 10 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 4.0 Mbps. On average, Windstream customers can get speeds up to 8.7 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 77.2% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 8.9% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 13.9% up to 4.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Panama, IA
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 14.39%, or 76 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast, west, southwest, northwest, south, and north Panama area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Panama.
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless download speeds
T-Mobile Home Internet is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Panama. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Panama. The fastest plan anyone in Panama can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Panama customers is up to 35 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 13.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 86.8% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Panama download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, T-Mobile Home Internet is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Panama fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers 2 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Panama is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, T-Mobile Home Internet customers can get speeds up to 5.2 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 13.2% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 86.8% up to 3.0 Mbps
Western Iowa Wireless Fixed Wireless in Panama, IA
Western Iowa Wireless fixed wireless coverage
About 13.07%, or 69 people, have Western Iowa Wireless fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the north, southeast, and central Panama area. Western Iowa Wireless is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Panama.
Western Iowa Wireless fixed wireless download speeds
Western Iowa Wireless is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Panama. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Western Iowa Wireless fixed wireless is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Panama. The fastest plan anyone in Panama can order from Western Iowa Wireless goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Panama customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Western Iowa Wireless fixed wireless upload speeds
In Panama download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Western Iowa Wireless fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Western Iowa Wireless is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Panama fixed wireless providers. Western Iowa Wireless offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Panama is up to 100 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Panama, IA
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 8.33%, or 44 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast Panama area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Panama.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Panama. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Panama. The fastest plan anyone in Panama can order from EarthLink goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Panama customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Panama download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Panama fixed wireless providers. EarthLink offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Panama is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Panama, IA
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 8.33%, or 44 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast Panama area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Panama.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Panama. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Panama. The fastest plan anyone in Panama can order from AT&T goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Panama customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Panama download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for AT&T fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Panama fixed wireless providers. AT&T offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Panama is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Panama, IA
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 4.36%, or 23 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the south and southwest Panama area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Panama.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Panama. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Panama. The fastest plan anyone in Panama can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Panama customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Panama download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Verizon fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Verizon is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Panama fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Panama is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Panama Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Panama or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Panama compare to the rest of Iowa?
Internet speeds in Panama are much slower versus the average speeds in Iowa: 2,759 Mbps in Iowa versus 373 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in Iowa is 98.80% versus 94.89% in Panama.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Panama are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does internet service look like in other cities?
Below are cities nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
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