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Cape Verde eSIM
A 5 GB Cape Verde eSIM costs £88.99 for 30 days on CVMOVEL on 4G. Plans start at £11.99 for 500 MB a day. Delivered by email in seconds.
Your eSIM connects to CVMOVEL, so once it's switched on you can message home on WhatsApp and check maps as you explore Praia, Mindelo or Santa Maria. No SIM swapping, just a QR code and a few taps.
- 4G speeds
- 1 network: CVMOVEL
- Top up anytime
- Instant email delivery
Your Cape Verde eSIM in two questions
Which Cape Verde eSIM plan do I need?
Match your plan to how long you stay and how much you'll actually use your phone.
- A three-day city break in Mindelo: 3 GB for 15 days suits maps, messages and some social media.
- A fortnight touring between Santa Maria and Praia: 10 GB for 30 days suits music, maps and the odd video in the evening.
- A long stay in Praia: 20 GB for 30 days gives you a month of messages, maps, social media and music.
- A week of work in Praia: 2 GB a day for 7 days suits busy work days with streaming and hotspot for your laptop.
Most plans can be topped up, so you can add more data mid-trip.
All 41 Cape Verde eSIM plans
Prices include any taxes. Price per GB shown so you can compare at a glance.
| Data | Valid for | Price | Per GB | Top-up | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 GB · 7 days | £20.99 / €24.99 / $26.99 | £20.99 / €24.99 / $26.99 | Choose | ||
| 3 GB · 15 days | £53.99 / €64.99 / $69.99 | £18.00 / €21.66 / $23.33 | Choose | ||
| 3 GB · 30 days | £56.99 / €68.99 / $73.99 | £19.00 / €23.00 / $24.66 | Choose | ||
| 5 GB · 30 days | £88.99 / €106.99 / $115.99 | £17.80 / €21.40 / $23.20 | Choose | ||
| 10 GB · 30 days | £162.99 / €194.99 / $210.99 | £16.30 / €19.50 / $21.10 | Choose | ||
| 20 GB · 30 days | £329.99 / €395.99 / $428.99 | £16.50 / €19.80 / $21.45 | Choose |
Networks your Cape Verde eSIM uses
Your eSIM joins this local network automatically, wherever you are in Cape Verde.
| Country | Networks | Speed |
|---|---|---|
| Cape Verde | CVMOVEL | 4G |
Good to know
- Data only: your own number keeps working for calls and texts
- Hotspot works where your phone and the network allow it
- Plans start when you first connect; install within 180 days
- Your data routes through United Kingdom, so some sites may show that country
- Top up the same eSIM any time, no new QR code
Will my eSIM have signal in Cape Verde?
Your eSIM joins CVMOVEL, the local network in Cape Verde, and runs on 4G. Your phone picks CVMOVEL by itself, so there's nothing to choose once you land. It's a simple setup: switch on, and your phone does the rest.
Your data reaches the internet through the United Kingdom, which is a normal setup for travel eSIMs, and you can read why in our IP address guide. Daily plans slow to a fair-use speed once you pass the day's allowance. WhatsApp is the messaging app to have ready, and you can keep your home number on it.
How much data do you need in Cape Verde?
Light: maps, messages, email (about 0.25 GB a day). Standard: plus social, music, some video (about 0.7 GB a day). Heavy: plus streaming, video calls, hotspot (about 1.8 GB a day).
3 days
- Light · about 800 MB1 GB · 7 days · £20.99 / €24.99 / $26.99
- Standard · about 2 GB500 MB a day · 5 days · £47.99 / €57.49 / $62.49
- Heavy · about 5 GB500 MB a day · 15 days · £71.99 / €85.99 / $93.49
7 days
- Light · about 2 GB500 MB a day · 7 days · £47.99 / €57.49 / $62.49
- Standard · about 5 GB500 MB a day · 10 days · £47.99 / €57.49 / $62.49
- Heavy · about 13 GB1 GB a day · 15 days · £115.99 / €138.99 / $150.99
14 days
- Light · about 4 GB500 MB a day · 15 days · £71.99 / €85.99 / $93.49
- Standard · about 10 GB1 GB a day · 15 days · £115.99 / €138.99 / $150.99
- Heavy · about 25 GB2 GB a day · 15 days · £217.99 / €261.49 / $283.49
30 days
- Light · about 8 GB500 MB a day · 30 days · £143.49 / €171.99 / $185.99
- Standard · about 21 GB1 GB a day · 30 days · £231.99 / €277.99 / $300.99
- Heavy · about 54 GB2 GB a day · 30 days · £435.49 / €522.49 / $565.99
How to set up your Cape Verde eSIM
Install at home
On Wi-Fi, tap Install on iPhone (iOS 17.4+), scan the QR code, or type the two codes from your email.
Switch on when you land
Turn on your eSIM line, choose it for mobile data and switch Data Roaming on for that line.
You're online
Your phone joins CVMOVEL and your plan starts. Check data left on your eSIM page.
Using your phone in Cape Verde: data tips
Landing on Sal, in Praia or in Boa Vista? Here's how to get your phone online in Cape Verde.
- Install at home: Add your eSIM on Wi-Fi before you fly. When you land at Amílcar Cabral (SID), Praia (RAI) or Boa Vista (BVC), switch it on.
- Data roaming: Keep data roaming turned on for your eSIM line, so your eSIM can connect once you land. Here's how to turn it on.
- Network: Your eSIM connects over CVMOVEL's 4G network, so 5G isn't part of the picture here.
- Staying in touch: Message friends and family on WhatsApp, and keep your home number on for calls and texts. Here's how to keep WhatsApp and your home number set up.
- Running low: Most plans can be topped up, so you can add data mid-trip. On daily plans, data slows right down once that day's allowance is used up.
Cape Verde eSIM questions
How much is an eSIM for Cape Verde?
Cape Verde eSIMs start at £11.99 for 500 MB a day over 1 day. A 5 GB plan for 30 days costs £88.99. Prices include any taxes and show in pounds, euros or dollars.
Which networks does the Cape Verde eSIM use?
Your eSIM connects to CVMOVEL in Cape Verde. Your phone picks the strongest signal automatically.
When does my Cape Verde eSIM start?
Most plans start the moment your eSIM first connects to a network in Cape Verde, so you can buy and install it at home before you fly. Install it within 180 days of buying.
Can I top up my Cape Verde eSIM?
Yes. Most Cape Verde plans can be topped up from your eSIM page in two taps, with no new QR code. The plan table on this page shows which ones.
Why does my IP address show another country?
Cape Verde plans route your data through United Kingdom, a normal setup for travel eSIMs. Websites and apps may show that country's content; your speed and coverage in Cape Verde are not affected.
Does it come with a phone number?
Every eSIMology plan is data only. Keep your own SIM switched on for calls and texts, and use WhatsApp, FaceTime or any calling app over your eSIM's data.
What if my plans change?
Cancel an eSIM you haven't installed within 30 days for a full refund to your card, in two taps from your eSIM page.
How much data do I need for a week in Cape Verde?
A week of maps and messages in Cape Verde needs about 1.8 GB. Standard use, with social media, music and some video, is about 4.9 GB, and heavy use with streaming or a hotspot needs about 12.6 GB.
Does WhatsApp work with an eSIM in Cape Verde?
Yes. WhatsApp is the messaging app to use in Cape Verde, and it runs over CVMOVEL's 4G network on your eSIM. Send photos and chat as you explore the islands.
Is there 5G in Cape Verde?
No, Cape Verde has no 5G on CVMOVEL, which runs 4G. Your eSIM runs on 4G, so expect 4G speeds for maps, messages and photos rather than 5G.
Which airport do I land at for Santa Maria in Cape Verde?
Land at Amílcar Cabral, Sal (SID), since Santa Maria is on Sal. After landing, [turn on data roaming](/help/turn-on-data-roaming) so your eSIM can carry your maps and messages.
How much data does a hotspot use in Cape Verde?
Heavy use, which includes sharing your phone as a hotspot, is about 1.8 GB a day in Cape Verde, or 12.6 GB for a week. Keep hotspot sharing for when your laptop really needs it.
What happens to my speed in Cape Verde after my daily allowance?
Once your daily allowance is used up, your speed drops to 512 Kbps in Cape Verde, so save big downloads for Wi-Fi. Messages and simple maps are what you'll want at that slower speed.
Ready for Cape Verde?
Buy now, install today, and your plan waits until you land. Full refund if not installed.