Cape Verde 1GB 7 days
CVMóvel / Unitel T+
- Data
- 1GB
- Validity
- 7 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 4G
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
from$5.90
Cape Verde eSIM
Cape Verde is an Atlantic archipelago where the islands have almost nothing in common: Sal and Boa Vista are desert and beach, Santo Antão is steep valleys for hiking, and Fogo has a volcano to climb. Planning is therefore mostly about ferry schedules and inter-island flights that need rechecking, and a working line is what lets you confirm the room on the next island and follow the sailing times while you are still on the current one, rather than finding out at the pier that the departure moved.
Plans listed
8
Network
CVMóvel, Unitel T+
Technology
4G
Local currency
CVE
Picked by how you travel
Best for a short trip
Fixed
Best for heavy data
Cape Verde 20GB 30 days
CVMóvel / Unitel T+
- Data
- 20GB
- Validity
- 30 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 4G
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
from$74.90
These picks are computed from price per GB, validity and plan features only — never from what we earn.
All Cape Verde plans
Cape Verde 20GB 30 days
CVMóvel / Unitel T+
- Data
- 20GB
- Validity
- 30 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 4G
- Hotspot
- Best value per GB
- Long stay
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
from$74.90
Cape Verde 10GB 30 days
CVMóvel / Unitel T+
- Data
- 10GB
- Validity
- 30 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 4G
- Hotspot
- Best value per GB
- Long stay
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
from$37.90
Cape Verde 2GB/day 15 days
CVMóvel / Unitel T+
- Data
- 2GB per day
- Validity
- 15 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 4G
- Hotspot
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
from$105.90
Cape Verde 1GB/day 10 days
CVMóvel / Unitel T+
- Data
- 1GB per day
- Validity
- 10 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 4G
- Hotspot
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
from$35.90
Cape Verde 512MB/day 7 days
CVMóvel / Unitel T+
- Data
- 512MB per day
- Validity
- 7 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 4G
- Hotspot
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
from$13.90
Cape Verde 5GB 15 days
CVMóvel / Unitel T+
- Data
- 5GB
- Validity
- 15 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 4G
- Hotspot
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
from$21.90
Cape Verde 3GB 15 days
CVMóvel / Unitel T+
- Data
- 3GB
- Validity
- 15 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 4G
- Hotspot
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
from$14.90
Cape Verde 1GB 7 days
CVMóvel / Unitel T+
- Data
- 1GB
- Validity
- 7 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 4G
- Hotspot
- Budget
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
from$5.90
How much data you actually need
About 500MB–1.5GB a day for maps, checking ferry and flight times, messaging guesthouses and uploading beach photos. If you are working remotely from the apartment or tethering a laptop, budget 2GB a day or more.
When you land
There are four international airports: Amílcar Cabral on Sal (SID), Nelson Mandela at Praia on Santiago (RAI), Cesária Évora at Mindelo on São Vicente (VXE) and Aristides Pereira on Boa Vista (BVC). Moving between islands means either domestic flights or the CV Interilhas ferries, and the busiest crossing is Mindelo to Porto Novo on Santo Antão, which has no airport in service, so the boat is the only practical way over.
Where coverage changes
The main town on each island — Praia, Mindelo, Espargos, Sal Rei — works continuously. It thins in the deep valleys and along the ridges of Santo Antão where most of the hiking is, inside the crater at Chã das Caldeiras on Fogo, across the desert interiors of Boa Vista and Maio, and mid-channel between islands, where service simply goes until land is in sight again. Save maps and tickets to the device before boarding a boat or starting a walk.
Cities travellers ask about
- Praia — The capital on Santiago, and the centre for offices and banks.
- Mindelo — The port town on São Vicente, where the Santo Antão ferry leaves.
- Sal — The resort island and the arrival point for many visitors.
- Santo Antão — The hiking island of steep valleys, reachable only by boat.
- Fogo — A climbable volcano, with a village living inside the crater.
Apps to install before you fly
- WhatsApp for guesthouses, hiking guides and drivers
- CV Interilhas for the inter-island ferry schedule
- The domestic airline site for inter-island flights
- The official EASE portal for arrival registration and the airport fee
Networks in Cape Verde
| Operator | Technology |
|---|---|
| CVMóvel | 4G |
| Unitel T+ | 4G |
These are the networks operating in the country. A given plan may reach only some of them — check the network named on the plan itself.
Plan comparison
| Plan | Data | Validity | Hotspot | Sold by |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Verde 1GB 7 days | 1GB | 7 days | Yes | eSIMonline |
| Cape Verde 3GB 15 days | 3GB | 15 days | Yes | eSIMonline |
| Cape Verde 5GB 15 days | 5GB | 15 days | Yes | eSIMonline |
| Cape Verde 10GB 30 days | 10GB | 30 days | Yes | eSIMonline |
| Cape Verde 20GB 30 days | 20GB | 30 days | Yes | eSIMonline |
| Cape Verde 512MB/day 7 days | 512MB per day | 7 days | Yes | eSIMonline |
| Cape Verde 1GB/day 10 days | 1GB per day | 10 days | Yes | eSIMonline |
| Cape Verde 2GB/day 15 days | 2GB per day | 15 days | Yes | eSIMonline |
FAQ
Does a Portugal or Europe plan cover Cape Verde?+
No. Cape Verde is an independent West African country outside the European Union, so it is not inside the EU roaming rules, even though Portuguese is the official language and there are direct flights from Lisbon. Open the country list on the plan page and look for Cape Verde or Cabo Verde by name; if it is not listed, treat it as not covered rather than assuming the Europe bundle stretches this far south.
Should I island-hop by ferry or by plane?+
It depends on the pair of islands. Mindelo to Porto Novo on Santo Antão is boat-only, because that island has no airport in service. Longer hops such as Sal to Praia or to Fogo are usually flown, simply because it is far quicker. Ferry timetables shift with sea conditions, so recheck the day before, and never book an international connection for the same day as a crossing without a comfortable buffer.
Will I have signal hiking on Santo Antão?+
In patches. Villages and open ridges usually work, but the bottoms of the deep valleys — the routes dropping down to the coastal hamlets — go quiet for long stretches. Load the map and the route track onto the phone before you set off, tell your guesthouse which trail you are walking and when you expect to be back, and bring spare battery: running GPS all day where the signal keeps coming and going drains a phone much faster than usual.
Is there anything to complete before I arrive?+
Cape Verde runs an online traveller registration and airport security fee payment through the official EASE portal, which is best completed before departure with the confirmation kept both as a file and as a printout. Visa conditions differ by nationality, so check official channels before buying tickets. If something goes wrong with the eSIM along the way, message us on LINE at https://lin.ee/skDPoNx (@esimonline) or email esimonline.asia@gmail.com.
When does a Cape Verde eSIM start counting days?+
Most plans here start when the phone first connects to a network at the destination, so you can install in advance at home and switch it on after landing. Each plan page states its own rule.
Do I have to remove my home SIM?+
No. The eSIM is a second line, so you keep your home number for SMS OTP. Turn off roaming data on the home line and set the eSIM as the data line.
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Last updated: September 4, 2026