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Average price
39 €
For 5 GB / 30 days
Plan duration
1 to 30+ days
Depending on the plan
Local networks
CVMóvel, Unitel T+
The archipelago's two carriers
VPN needed?
No
All services work fine
Hotspot sharing
Available
On most plans
Compatibility
iPhone XS+ / Android 8.0+
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Internet in Cape Verde: everything you need to know
The Cape Verde archipelago is served by two carriers: CVMóvel (CVTelecom group) and Unitel T+. 4G covers the inhabited islands and internet penetration is around 70 % (source: ITU DataHub, 2024). Despite its proximity to Europe it sits outside the EU roaming zone: without an eSIM, data gets expensive.
- ●Very good 4G on Sal (Santa Maria, hotel zones) and Boa Vista (Sal Rei), the two beach islands. Solid in Praia (Santiago) and Mindelo (São Vicente). Patchier inland on Santiago and on Santo Antão: on hiking trails (Paúl, Cova) the signal comes and goes with the valleys.
- ●Average mobile speed around 30–50 Mbps download (Ookla, 2025): comfortable for Maps, WhatsApp, social media and short video calls.
- ●No blocked services: Google, WhatsApp, Instagram, YouTube, Netflix work normally. WhatsApp is the dominant communication channel across the archipelago.
- ●Handy for inter-island ferries (CV Interilhas tickets online), Google Maps, surf/kite forecasts on Sal and your home banking apps.
Sources: Internet Society Pulse: Cape Verde, ITU DataHub: Cape Verde, Ookla Speedtest
Device compatibility
eSIM is built into every iPhone XS and later, as well as Samsung Galaxy S20+, Google Pixel 3a+ and most high-end Motorola, Oppo, Sony and Xiaomi models.
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How to install your eSIM for Cape Verde
- 1. Compare offers on https://www.datadopt.com/en/compare/cv
- 2. Browse our partners' eSIM offers and choose the data volume and duration that fit your trip.
- 3. Purchase the eSIM plan that best fits your needs on our partner's site.
- 4. Receive a QR code by email after purchase.
- 5. Before you leave or during your stay, add the eSIM to your smartphone (Note: a stable Wi-Fi connection may be required during this step.)
- 5.1. On iPhone: Settings > Mobile Data > Add Plan > Scan the QR code
- 5.2. On Android: Settings > Connections > SIM card manager > Add a mobile plan
- 6. Once you arrive, turn on the data of your eSIM and enjoy reliable internet in Cape Verde.
Frequently asked questions
Does the eSIM really work in Cape Verde?
Yes. Cape Verde travel eSIMs ride on CVMóvel or Unitel T+, which cover all inhabited islands. Check the partner network in each offer's detail on Datadopt.
Does my European plan work in Cape Verde?
Cape Verde is outside the EU roaming zone: data is billed at international rates. A prepaid eSIM is far cheaper from day one.
How much data for a week on Sal?
Plan 3–5 GB: Maps, WhatsApp, photos, kite forecasts and some poolside streaming. More if the hotel wifi is weak, which is common.
Does the network follow you island to island?
Yes: CVMóvel and Unitel T+ cover the whole archipelago, so your eSIM works on Sal as well as Santiago or São Vicente. Only the mountainous interiors (Santo Antão, Fogo) have dead zones.
Is hotel wifi enough?
In Sal and Boa Vista resorts, wifi is often slow and lobby-only. An eSIM with a few GB keeps Maps, WhatsApp and your bookings working everywhere, beach included.
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