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Updated Sep 2026

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Compare eSIMs for Cape Verde 2026

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Which mobile networks you get in Cape Verde

CVMOVEL and T make this a short operator list: these are the only networks named in providers’ Cape Verde listings, so the choice of radio access is effectively made before an eSIM is selected. The meaningful differences between plans therefore sit elsewhere, such as pricing, data allowances or validity. Across the published profiles, 4G is the highest technology stated; that means no 5G has been published for this market, not that every handset or location will behave the same way.

  • CVMOVELBest stated technology: 4G

    Operated by CVMóvel, S.A.

    22 of 24 providers

    Bloomy eSIM, Roamix, eSIMnow, YonoSIM, and Roamless +17 more

  • TBest stated technology: 4G

    Operated by UNITEL T+ TELECOMUNICACÕES, S.A.

    7 of 24 providers

    Esimatic, AirPlans, JamboSIM, ZenSim, and GigSky +2 more

Where your data comes out in Cape Verde

The split is the important point here: one provider breaks out locally, while most use the United Kingdom and one uses the United States. That means a typical round trip to Cape Verdean services should be about 104ms over the roughly 4,569km UK route, or about 123ms via the farther US gateway. This adds delay, not a limit on download speed, and your IP appears foreign; a local banking or government app may therefore reject it. The provider you choose determines which experience you get.

Where each provider breaks out, nearest first. Estimated from distance, not measured.

180 ms
  • EsimaticEsimaticFlag of Cape Verde~38 ms
  • Bloomy eSIMBloomy eSIMFlag of United Kingdom~104 ms
  • RedEx eSIMRedEx eSIMFlag of United Kingdom~104 ms
  • RoamixRoamixFlag of United Kingdom~104 ms
  • eSIMnoweSIMnowFlag of United Kingdom~104 ms
  • YonoSIMYonoSIMFlag of United Kingdom~104 ms

Cape Verde eSIM prices, month by month

Data has been getting cheaper in Cape Verde: a gigabyte typically goes for $3.90 now, against $5.09 when we started tracking it in December 2025, a fall of 23% across 10 months.

That is well above the $1.61 a gigabyte typically costs across the 229 destinations we track. Cape Verde is one of the pricier places we cover, at 190 of 229 counting from the cheapest, and the gap between the best and worst plan on this page is correspondingly wide. The move is recent: the figure went up 52% in September 2026 alone.

Every figure here is the lower quartile of the plans in our catalogue that month — the cheaper end of what was actually on sale, rather than an average pulled up by a handful of premium plans.

  • Cape Verde$3.90
  • All destinations$1.61
Typical per GB
$3.90down 23% since Dec 2025
Typical per day
$1.97up 17% since Dec 2025
Plans compared
1,146up 988 since Dec 2025
Providers
41up 27 since Dec 2025

Change measured since December 2025, our first monthly snapshot.

Show all 10 months
September 2026$3.90up 52% on the previous monthTypical per GB$1.97up 74% on the previous monthTypical per day1,146up 98% on the previous monthPlans41up 21 on the previous monthProviders
August 2026$2.57down 11% on the previous monthTypical per GB$1.13down 15% on the previous monthTypical per day579up 32% on the previous monthPlans20up 3 on the previous monthProviders
July 2026$2.90up 13% on the previous monthTypical per GB$1.33up 17% on the previous monthTypical per day437up 7% on the previous monthPlans17Providers
June 2026$2.57down 43% on the previous monthTypical per GB$1.14down 19% on the previous monthTypical per day408up 10% on the previous monthPlans17up 1 on the previous monthProviders
May 2026$4.49down 8% on the previous monthTypical per GB$1.40down 27% on the previous monthTypical per day371up 4% on the previous monthPlans16Providers
April 2026$4.90down 2% on the previous monthTypical per GB$1.93up 27% on the previous monthTypical per day356up 23% on the previous monthPlans16up 1 on the previous monthProviders
March 2026$5.02down 21% on the previous monthTypical per GB$1.52down 20% on the previous monthTypical per day290up 3% on the previous monthPlans15up 1 on the previous monthProviders
February 2026$6.36up 29% on the previous monthTypical per GB$1.89up 25% on the previous monthTypical per day282up 63% on the previous monthPlans14down 1 on the previous monthProviders
January 2026$4.93down 3% on the previous monthTypical per GB$1.51down 11% on the previous monthTypical per day173up 9% on the previous monthPlans15up 1 on the previous monthProviders
December 2025$5.09Typical per GB$1.69Typical per day158Plans14Providers

Frequently Asked Questions about eSIMs for Cape Verde

How many travel eSIM brands (providers) are available for use in Cape Verde, and how many prepaid data plans are there?

RedEx eSIM, Roamix, eSIMnow, Stellar eSIM, YeSIM and JamboSIM all list offers for Cape Verde, so the useful distinction is no longer which familiar brands appear. Their packages can differ materially in allowance, validity, renewal rules and what happens once the included data is exhausted. The underlying operator names are CVMOVEL and T, with CVMOVEL listed first for stated reach, but that does not make similarly branded plans interchangeable. Read the allowance and expiry details closely, then check the stated top-up or overage terms; the smallest headline package may simply be the wrong size for the trip.

What are the mobile networks available for a travel eSIM in Cape Verde?

CVMOVEL and T are the local operators named in travel-eSIM listings for Cape Verde. That leaves a real choice of underlying network, although travellers generally cannot select between them directly: the eSIM provider’s published network list usually determines where the eSIM registers. The operator can therefore change with the provider you choose, even when the destination and data allowance appear similar. These published pairings describe what providers disclose, rather than offering a judgement on signal strength or coverage.

Are there any free data eSIM plans available for Cape Verde?

Free data is available for Cape Verde, but only as a small introductory allowance rather than a travel plan. It is generally tied to signing up with the provider and limited to one use per customer, so it is better suited to getting online briefly on arrival or testing compatibility than covering a stay. Cape Verde has broad coverage from major eSIM providers, yet the free option remains a short trial rather than a full data package.

Are there any unlimited data eSIM plans available for Cape Verde?

Unlimited-labelled options are listed for Cape Verde across much of the market, so there is a real choice rather than a single outlier. That label does not tell you how long the faster service lasts: some plans give more high-speed use, while others refresh the allowance each day instead of applying it across the whole validity period. Once that allowance is used, the connection is throttled; video may struggle and maps may load slowly. Compare those terms before buying.

Destinations near Cape Verde

Crossing a border from Cape Verde? Compare eSIMs for the countries around it.

Regional eSIMs that cover Cape Verde: Africa

eSIM Providers for Cape Verde

CVMOVEL and T form the main stated network choices, but the market is not evenly spread across them. Most providers list just one operator, while ESIM.DOG reaches the most distinct networks, giving it a different proposition: one eSIM can offer alternatives if one network is weaker along your route. Check the stated network list against the places you plan to visit; with a single-network option, there is no second operator to fall back on.

36 providers sell eSIMs for Cape Verde. Open one for its prices, its full plan list and the networks it puts you on here.