The short answer
The best eSIM for Cape Verde is the one that fits your trip and your networks. For two weeks of photos, maps and social, NUM picks 5 GB for 30 days at $45.19, as of 3 Nov 2026.
| Plans from | $11.09 on 3 Nov 2026 |
|---|---|
| Networks on local plans | CVMOVEL 4G |
| A week | 3 GB, 15 days, $27.29 |
| Two weeks | 5 GB, 30 days, $45.19 |
| A month | 10 GB, 30 days, $82.29 |
| Phone number | None, data only |
| Payment | Apple Pay, Google Pay or card |
Coverage in Cape Verde: what to know
Unitel T+ operates on all nine inhabited islands, with 4G only in some urban zones and mostly 3G elsewhere. Expect slower data on smaller islands and away from towns.
Checked 3 Nov 2026. Source: btw.media. Coverage changes, so check your route before you rely on it.
Which Cape Verde eSIM for your trip
- A week$27.293 GB · 15 days
- Two weeks$45.195 GB · 30 days
- A month$82.2910 GB · 30 days
The shop’s pick for each trip length on 3 Nov 2026, for photos, maps and social. Prices in US dollars; the shop always shows today’s price.
Cape Verde data plans, cheapest first
| Data | Valid for | Network | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 GB | 7 days | CVMOVEL 4G | $11.09 |
| 3 GB | 15 days | CVMOVEL 4G | $27.29 |
| 3 GB | 30 days | CVMOVEL 4G | $28.99 |
| 5 GB | 30 days | CVMOVEL 4G | $45.19 |
| 10 GB | 30 days | CVMOVEL 4G | $82.29 |
| 20 GB | 30 days | CVMOVEL 4G | $166.99 |
6 plans in the shop on 3 Nov 2026. See every plan and today’s prices.
How it works
- Pick your trip. Tell the shop how long you’re away and how you use your phone; it picks the plan.
- Pay in seconds. Apple Pay, Google Pay or a card. Then open NUM and join free: your install code is waiting in the chat.
- Install at home, switch on when you land. One tap on iPhone or Android, or scan the QR from another screen. Tell us your landing day and we text you the switch-on steps that morning.
Cape Verde eSIM by city
Cape Verde coverage, place by place
| Santiago | Guide reports solid 4G in Praia, with Unitel T+ often faster there than the alternative. |
|---|---|
| Sal | Guide reports consistent 4G in Santa Maria at roughly 15-40 Mbps; hotel wifi can slow in the evenings, so a data backup helps. |
| Boa Vista | Guide describes smooth 4G around Sal Rei, similar to Sal's resort areas. |
| Sao Vicente | Guide calls Mindelo's 4G reliable, with fiber common in rentals and coworking spaces. |
| Santo Antao | Guide says coastal towns like Porto Novo and Ribeira Grande get decent 4G, but mountain footpaths and deep valleys often have no signal. |
From network data, travel guides and traveler reports, checked 3 Nov 2026. Signal changes, so treat these as a guide.
Online as you land in Cape Verde
Switch it on as the plane lands at any of these and you’re online walking off:
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Questions people ask
What is the best eSIM for Cape Verde?
The one that fits your trip and runs on Cape Verde’s main networks (CVMOVEL 4G). For a week most people need about 3 GB; for two weeks about 5 GB; for a month of social and video, 10 GB or more. NUM lists 6 plans here and picks one for your trip and how you use your phone.
How much does an eSIM for Cape Verde cost?
On 3 Nov 2026, plans started at $11.09 and went up to $166.99 for the biggest. The shop always shows today’s price, and the price on the pay button is the price you pay.
Which network works well in Cape Verde?
Unitel T+ operates on all nine inhabited islands, with 4G only in some urban zones and mostly 3G elsewhere. Expect slower data on smaller islands and away from towns.
Why does my eSIM show another carrier’s name?
Many travel eSIMs are issued by one carrier and roam on local networks, so your phone can show the issuing carrier’s name while your data runs on a local network. Keep data roaming on for the eSIM.
Will it work on my phone?
Dial *#06# on the phone you’re taking. If you see an EID number, it takes an eSIM. Every iPhone from the XR and XS on does, and the SE from 2020, as do Google Pixel 3 and later and Samsung Galaxy S20 and later. The phone must be carrier-unlocked. Not sure? Text PHONE and your model and we’ll check.
When do I install it?
At home, on wifi, before you fly. Then switch it on when you land. Tell us your landing day and we text you the switch-on steps that morning.
Does it come with a phone number?
No. It’s a data-only eSIM. WhatsApp, LINE, iMessage and FaceTime all work over it, and your home number can stay on for calls and codes.
What if it doesn’t work?
If we can’t issue your eSIM, we refund you in full. If it won’t install or connect, text us and we help you get connected.
An eSIM with a concierge inside.
Text NUM a table for tonight, a driver at 6 am or a pharmacy that’s open now. Any language, any hour, on the data you just bought.
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