Cape Verde eSIM – mobile data in Cape Verde from €11.99
Data plans cost more on the Cape Verde islands than in most places, so size your eSIM to what you need. The setup is done at home before the flight.
Cape Verde eSIM plans and prices
Plan details
- Networks: CVMOVEL (4G)
- Validity starts when the eSIM connects to a network at your destination.
- Install the eSIM within 180 days of purchase.
- You can buy more data for the same eSIM if you need it.
- Data only. For calls and messages you can use your own SIM card or apps.
Is the data enough?
Choose trip length and usage to get a rough suggestion.
Estimate: about 5.6 GB
Suggestion: 10 GB · 30 days · €97.49
The estimate is based on average use. Video and hotspot use data quickly.
VAT included. One-off payment, no automatic renewal. By buying you accept the terms and ask for immediate delivery, so your right of withdrawal ends once the eSIM has been delivered.
- First check if your phone supports eSIM
- Help with any problems: [email protected]
Phone data on the Cape Verde islands
In Cape Verde the plan uses the CVMOVEL network. In the resorts on Sal and Boa Vista, including Santa Maria and Sal Rei, coverage is usually good. In the mountains, on hiking trails and on the smaller islands the connection can weaken or drop, so download maps for offline use before an excursion.
Data plans in Cape Verde are clearly more expensive than elsewhere, and that shows in the price. So choose the smallest plan that will do. On holiday you mostly need a little data: maps, messages and restaurant searches. Videos and big downloads are better left for the hotel wifi.
Hotel wifi often covers messages, but it does not always reach the room. Cape Verde is outside the EU, so what your own plan charges for roaming depends on your operator's terms.
You can buy a local SIM in a shop, but an eSIM is set up at home beforehand and your own SIM stays in the phone. Many visitors to the resorts spend most of their time around the hotel, and a small plan is plenty. If you plan an island tour or excursions, keep some extra data in reserve.
Get started in three steps
Choose a destination and plan
You see the price, validity and data amount right away.
Install the eSIM
You get a QR code and clear instructions. Your phone needs an internet connection during installation.
Turn on data when you arrive
Select the eSIM for mobile data when you reach your destination, and turn off data roaming on your own plan.
Good to know: Cape Verde
- Power sockets
- Socket type: C, F. A European C/F plug usually fits without an adapter.
- Voltage
- 230 V, 50 Hz
- Calling code
- +238
- Your own mobile plan
- EU roaming rules do not apply in Cape Verde, and data on your own plan can be expensive. With an eSIM you know the price in advance.
Read more: travel adapters, calling codes and roaming.
FAQ: Cape Verde
Does mobile data work on Sal and Boa Vista?
In the resorts and towns coverage is usually good. In remote areas and on hiking trails the connection varies.
Is it worth buying an eSIM for Cape Verde?
If you need internet away from the hotel, yes. Prices are higher than in other destinations, so pick a small plan.
What can I use this eSIM for?
The plan is meant for mobile internet on your trip, for example maps, messages and browsing.
Will my own number still work?
Yes. Your own number and SIM card stay active for calls and messages. Choose the Reissaa eSIM for mobile data.
When should I buy the plan?
Buy and install the eSIM before you leave, while you have a stable internet connection.
Will my own mobile plan work in Cape Verde?
EU roaming rules do not apply in Cape Verde, and data on your own plan can be expensive. With an eSIM you know the price in advance.
Do I need a travel adapter for Cape Verde?
Usually not. The sockets in Cape Verde are type C, F, and a European C/F plug fits most of them. Voltage is 230 V.
What is the calling code for Cape Verde?
The calling code for Cape Verde is +238. To call your home country from abroad, dial its country code and leave out the leading zero of the number.
