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Updated Sep 2026

Flag of Cape Verde

Compare eSIMs for Cape Verde 2026

Compare 596 plans from 24 providers

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Airalo for Cape VerdeFlag of Cape Verde9 hours ago
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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.

    11 of 13 providers

    Roamix, Roamless, Esimatic, PuraSIM, and AirPlans +6 more

  • TBest stated technology: 4G

    Operated by UNITEL T+ TELECOMUNICACÕES, S.A.

    6 of 13 providers

    Esimatic, AirPlans, JamboSIM, GigSky, and LightSIM +1 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
  • RoamixRoamixFlag of United Kingdom~104 ms
  • PuraSIMPuraSIMFlag of United Kingdom~104 ms
  • Always MobileAlways MobileFlag of United Kingdom~104 ms
  • SimsimaSimsimaFlag of United Kingdom~104 ms
  • GigSkyGigSkyFlag of United States of America~123 ms

Cape Verde eSIM prices, month by month

Data has been getting cheaper in Cape Verde: a gigabyte typically goes for $3.16 now, against $5.09 when we started tracking it in December 2025, a fall of 38% across 10 months.

That is well above the $1.23 a gigabyte typically costs across the 229 destinations we track. Cape Verde is one of the pricier places we cover, at 178 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 23% 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$3.16
  • All destinations$1.23
Typical per GB
$3.16down 38% since Dec 2025
Typical per day
$1.24down 27% since Dec 2025
Plans compared
596up 438 since Dec 2025
Providers
24up 10 since Dec 2025

Change measured since December 2025, our first monthly snapshot.

Show all 10 months
September 2026$3.16up 23% on the previous monthTypical per GB$1.24up 10% on the previous monthTypical per day596up 3% on the previous monthPlans24up 4 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?

The operator names behind Cape Verde’s travel eSIM offers are CVMOVEL and T, with CVMOVEL listed as having the wider stated reach. Most major travel eSIM brands sell the destination, including Roamix, Stellar eSIM, YeSIM, JamboSIM, Esimatic and AirPlans. That makes the brand list less useful than the plan details: allowances, validity periods and what happens when the data runs out can vary considerably, and a familiar name may not offer the right-sized package. The underlying network is therefore worth checking alongside the headline brand.

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

CVMOVEL and T are the local networks named in travel-eSIM provider listings for Cape Verde. The network is therefore part of the choice between eSIMs, even though you normally do not select it manually after purchase: the provider’s published list tells you which operator or operators it says the plan uses. That makes the operator knowable before choosing a plan, rather than an unexpected detail after arrival. These statements reflect provider disclosures, not a measurement of signal strength or service in every location.

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

Most major eSIM providers offer paid plans for Cape Verde, and a zero-cost data offer is also listed. It is a small trial allowance rather than a trip-ready package, usually available only after creating an account and limited to one use per customer. That makes it useful for getting online briefly after arrival or testing the service, but not for normal data use throughout a holiday.

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

Several major travel eSIM brands offer plans marketed as unlimited in Cape Verde, but the label does not guarantee full-speed service throughout. Each offer can provide a different amount of fast data before slowing down, either for the remainder of the day or for the rest of the plan. After that point, messaging may still work, but video can become impractical and maps may feel sluggish. Check the fast-data allowance, when it refreshes, and the reduced speed before choosing.

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.

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