# eSIM for Cape Verde

> Compare 44 prepaid eSIM data plans for Cape Verde, from $1.56. 4G/5G local networks, instant QR code by email, no contract, validity up to 365 days.

Page: https://esimnest.com/cape-verde/ · Data as of: 2026-10-23 · Prices: US dollars

## Cape Verde eSIM at a glance

- **Prices from:** $1.56
- **Plans:** 44 in total, 23 made for Cape Verde
- **Data allowances:** 1 GB to 20 GB, plus 5 unlimited plans
- **Validity:** 3 to 30 days, or 1 to 30 days with daily plans
- **Price per GB:** from $3.27, typically $5.91
- **Networks:** ALOU (CV MOVEL), CVMOVEL, UNITEL, UNITEL T+ Telecomunica??es S.A.
- **5G:** 4G / LTE
- **Hotspot:** 23 of 23 plans
- **Top-up:** 22 of 23 plans
- **Calls and SMS:** Data only

## Best eSIM for Cape Verde by trip length

The cheapest plan that covers the whole trip, for two kinds of use: light use is about 0.3 GB a day (maps and messaging), everyday use is about 1 GB a day (plus social media and some video).

| Trip | Light use | Everyday use |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 3 days | [1 GB for 7 days](https://esimnest.com/cape-verde/#plan-cape-verde-1-gb-7-days-4): $7.49 | [3 GB for 3 days](https://esimnest.com/cape-verde/#plan-cape-verde-3-gb-3-days): $15.29 |
| 7 days | [3 GB for 7 days](https://esimnest.com/cape-verde/#plan-cape-verde-3-gb-7-days): $15.55 | [10 GB for 7 days](https://esimnest.com/cape-verde/#plan-cape-verde-10-gb-7-days): $32.74 |
| 14 days | [5 GB for 15 days](https://esimnest.com/cape-verde/#plan-cape-verde-5-gb-15-days): $22.61 | [20 GB for 30 days](https://esimnest.com/cape-verde/#plan-cape-verde-20gb-30days): $164.84 |
| 30 days | [10 GB for 30 days](https://esimnest.com/cape-verde/#plan-cape-verde-10-gb-30-days): $40.13 | [1 GB a day for 30 days](https://esimnest.com/cape-verde/#plan-cape-verde-1gbday): $387.90 |

Each plan is in the table above with its full terms. Unlimited plans may slow down after a fair-use limit.

## How Cape Verde compares with nearby destinations

At a typical $5.91 per GB, Cape Verde costs more than 82% of the destinations we cover.

Prices of the plans made for each destination. The typical price per GB is the median across its plans of 1 GB or more.

| Destination | Cheapest plan | Typical price per GB | Plans |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Réunion](https://esimnest.com/runion/) | $0.47 | $1.16 | 29 |
| [Guinea-Bissau](https://esimnest.com/guinea-bissau/) | $1.56 | $5.85 | 13 |
| Cape Verde | $1.56 | $5.91 | 23 |
| [Central African Republic](https://esimnest.com/central-african-republic/) | $1.56 | $6.14 | 7 |
| [Togo](https://esimnest.com/togo/) | $1.56 | $15.82 | 16 |

## Plans (44)

Price is what a customer pays; per-day plans are bought for 1 to 30 days at the daily price. Each plan name links to it on the page.

| Plan | Coverage | Data | Validity | Speed | Hotspot | Top-up | Price (USD) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Cape Verde 1GB 7 Days](https://esimnest.com/cape-verde/#plan-cape-verde-1-gb-7-days-4) | Cape Verde | 1 GB | 7 days | 4G | Yes | Yes | $7.49 |
| [Cape Verde 1GB 3 Days](https://esimnest.com/cape-verde/#plan-cape-verde-1-gb-3-days) | Cape Verde | 1 GB | 3 days | 4G | Yes | Yes | $7.49 |
| [Cape Verde 500MB/Day Unlimited](https://esimnest.com/cape-verde/#plan-cape-verde-500mbday) | Cape Verde | 500 MB/day, then reduced speed | 1–30 days | 3G/4G | Yes | No | $7.99/day |
| [Cape Verde 1GB/Day Unlimited](https://esimnest.com/cape-verde/#plan-cape-verde-1gbday) | Cape Verde | 1 GB/day, then reduced speed | 1–30 days | 3G/4G | Yes | Yes | $12.93/day |
| [Cape Verde 2GB 15 Days](https://esimnest.com/cape-verde/#plan-cape-verde-2-gb-15-days) | Cape Verde | 2 GB | 15 days | 4G | Yes | Yes | $13.26 |
| [Cape Verde 1GB 7 Days](https://esimnest.com/cape-verde/#plan-cape-verde-1gb-7days) | Cape Verde | 1 GB | 7 days | 3G/4G | Yes | Yes | $13.70 |
| [Cape Verde 3GB 3 Days](https://esimnest.com/cape-verde/#plan-cape-verde-3-gb-3-days) | Cape Verde | 3 GB | 3 days | 4G | Yes | Yes | $15.29 |
| [Cape Verde 3GB 7 Days](https://esimnest.com/cape-verde/#plan-cape-verde-3-gb-7-days) | Cape Verde | 3 GB | 7 days | 4G | Yes | Yes | $15.55 |
| [Cape Verde 3GB 30 Days](https://esimnest.com/cape-verde/#plan-cape-verde-3-gb-30-days) | Cape Verde | 3 GB | 30 days | 4G | Yes | Yes | $15.55 |
| [Cape Verde 5GB 7 Days](https://esimnest.com/cape-verde/#plan-cape-verde-5-gb-7-days) | Cape Verde | 5 GB | 7 days | 4G | Yes | Yes | $20.59 |
| [Cape Verde 2GB/Day Unlimited](https://esimnest.com/cape-verde/#plan-cape-verde-2gbday) | Cape Verde | 2 GB/day, then reduced speed | 1–30 days | 3G/4G | Yes | Yes | $22.46/day |
| [Cape Verde 5GB 15 Days](https://esimnest.com/cape-verde/#plan-cape-verde-5-gb-15-days) | Cape Verde | 5 GB | 15 days | 4G | Yes | Yes | $22.61 |
| [Cape Verde 5GB 30 Days](https://esimnest.com/cape-verde/#plan-cape-verde-5-gb-30-days) | Cape Verde | 5 GB | 30 days | 4G | Yes | Yes | $25.06 |
| [Cape Verde 3GB 15 Days](https://esimnest.com/cape-verde/#plan-cape-verde-3gb-15days) | Cape Verde | 3 GB | 15 days | 3G/4G | Yes | Yes | $30.89 |
| [Cape Verde 10GB 7 Days](https://esimnest.com/cape-verde/#plan-cape-verde-10-gb-7-days) | Cape Verde | 10 GB | 7 days | 4G | Yes | Yes | $32.74 |
| [Cape Verde 3GB 30 Days](https://esimnest.com/cape-verde/#plan-cape-verde-3gb-30days) | Cape Verde | 3 GB | 30 days | 3G/4G | Yes | Yes | $32.82 |
| [Cape Verde 10GB 15 Days](https://esimnest.com/cape-verde/#plan-cape-verde-10-gb-15-days) | Cape Verde | 10 GB | 15 days | 4G | Yes | Yes | $36.30 |
| [Cape Verde 10GB 30 Days](https://esimnest.com/cape-verde/#plan-cape-verde-10-gb-30-days) | Cape Verde | 10 GB | 30 days | 4G | Yes | Yes | $40.13 |
| [Cape Verde 3GB/Day Unlimited](https://esimnest.com/cape-verde/#plan-cape-verde-3gbday-fup1mbps-unlimited) | Cape Verde | 3 GB/day, then reduced speed | 1–30 days | 3G/4G | Yes | Yes | $40.79/day |
| [Cape Verde 5GB 30 Days](https://esimnest.com/cape-verde/#plan-cape-verde-5gb-30days) | Cape Verde | 5 GB | 30 days | 3G/4G | Yes | Yes | $51.48 |
| [Cape Verde 10GB/Day Unlimited](https://esimnest.com/cape-verde/#plan-cape-verde-10gbday-unlimited) | Cape Verde | 10 GB/day, then reduced speed | 1–30 days | 3G/4G | Yes | Yes | $59.47/day |
| [Cape Verde 10GB 30 Days](https://esimnest.com/cape-verde/#plan-cape-verde-10gb-30days) | Cape Verde | 10 GB | 30 days | 3G/4G | Yes | Yes | $91.18 |
| [Cape Verde 20GB 30 Days](https://esimnest.com/cape-verde/#plan-cape-verde-20gb-30days) | Cape Verde | 20 GB | 30 days | 3G/4G | Yes | Yes | $164.84 |
| [Africa 1GB 7 Days](https://esimnest.com/cape-verde/#plan-africa-1-gb-7-days-2) | 36 countries | 1 GB | 7 days | 4G/5G | Yes | Yes | $11.00 |
| [Africa 2GB 15 Days](https://esimnest.com/cape-verde/#plan-africa-2-gb-15-days-2) | 36 countries | 2 GB | 15 days | 4G/5G | Yes | Yes | $14.82 |
| [Africa 3GB 30 Days](https://esimnest.com/cape-verde/#plan-africa-3-gb-30-days-4) | 36 countries | 3 GB | 30 days | 4G/5G | Yes | Yes | $17.28 |
| [Africa 5GB 30 Days](https://esimnest.com/cape-verde/#plan-africa-5-gb-30-days-3) | 36 countries | 5 GB | 30 days | 4G/5G | Yes | Yes | $27.32 |
| [Africa 5GB 7 Days](https://esimnest.com/cape-verde/#plan-africa-5-gb-7-days) | 36 countries | 5 GB | 7 days | 4G/5G | Yes | Yes | $29.11 |
| [Africa 5GB 15 Days](https://esimnest.com/cape-verde/#plan-africa-5-gb-15-days) | 36 countries | 5 GB | 15 days | 4G/5G | Yes | Yes | $32.43 |
| [Africa 10GB 7 Days](https://esimnest.com/cape-verde/#plan-africa-10-gb-7-days) | 36 countries | 10 GB | 7 days | 4G/5G | Yes | Yes | $59.04 |
| [Africa 10GB 15 Days](https://esimnest.com/cape-verde/#plan-africa-10-gb-15-days) | 36 countries | 10 GB | 15 days | 4G/5G | Yes | Yes | $63.00 |
| [Africa 10GB 30 Days](https://esimnest.com/cape-verde/#plan-africa-10-gb-30-days-3) | 36 countries | 10 GB | 30 days | 4G/5G | Yes | Yes | $67.00 |
| [Global 300MB 3 Days](https://esimnest.com/cape-verde/#plan-discover-global-300-mb-3-days) | 192 countries | 300 MB | 3 days | 4G/5G | Yes | Yes | $1.56 |
| [Global 200MB 30 Days](https://esimnest.com/cape-verde/#plan-discover-global-200-mb-30-days-3) | 192 countries | 200 MB | 30 days | 4G/5G | Yes | Yes | $2.11 |
| [Global 1GB 5 Days](https://esimnest.com/cape-verde/#plan-discover-global-1-gb-5-days) | 192 countries | 1 GB | 5 days | 4G/5G | Yes | Yes | $3.90 |
| [Global 1GB 7 Days](https://esimnest.com/cape-verde/#plan-discover-global-3-gb-7-days) | 192 countries | 1 GB | 7 days | 4G/5G | Yes | Yes | $4.99 |
| [Global 2GB 15 Days](https://esimnest.com/cape-verde/#plan-discover-global-2-gb-15-days-6) | 192 countries | 2 GB | 15 days | 4G/5G | Yes | Yes | $8.42 |
| [Global 3GB 30 Days](https://esimnest.com/cape-verde/#plan-discover-global-3-gb-30-days-4) | 192 countries | 3 GB | 30 days | 4G/5G | Yes | Yes | $10.45 |
| [Global 5GB 30 Days](https://esimnest.com/cape-verde/#plan-discover-global-5-gb-30-days) | 192 countries | 5 GB | 30 days | 4G/5G | Yes | Yes | $15.12 |
| [Global 5GB 60 Days](https://esimnest.com/cape-verde/#plan-discover-global-5-gb-60-days-4) | 192 countries | 5 GB | 60 days | 4G/5G | Yes | Yes | $15.12 |
| [Global 10GB 30 Days](https://esimnest.com/cape-verde/#plan-discover-global-10-gb-30-days) | 192 countries | 10 GB | 30 days | 4G/5G | Yes | Yes | $25.92 |
| [Global 20GB 30 Days](https://esimnest.com/cape-verde/#plan-discover-global-20-gb-30-days) | 192 countries | 20 GB | 30 days | 4G/5G | Yes | Yes | $38.54 |
| [Global 10GB 180 Days](https://esimnest.com/cape-verde/#plan-discover-global-10-gb-180-days-4) | 192 countries | 10 GB | 180 days | 4G/5G | Yes | Yes | $57.00 |
| [Global 20GB 365 Days](https://esimnest.com/cape-verde/#plan-discover-global-20-gb-365-days-4) | 192 countries | 20 GB | 365 days | 4G/5G | Yes | Yes | $66.00 |

## Mobile networks in Cape Verde

- ALOU (CV MOVEL) (4G)
- CVMOVEL (4G)
- UNITEL (4G)
- UNITEL T+ Telecomunica??es S.A. (4G)

## eSIM for Cape Verde: common questions

### Will an eSIM work on my phone in Cape Verde?

Yes, if your phone supports eSIM and is not locked to a carrier. That includes iPhone XS and later, Google Pixel 3 and later, and most recent Samsung Galaxy models. Check the device compatibility page if you are unsure.

### When should I install the eSIM?

Install it before you travel, while you have Wi-Fi. For most plans the validity starts when the eSIM first connects to a network in Cape Verde, not when you install it. Each plan's details show how long you have to activate it.

### Can I keep my own number and WhatsApp?

Yes. The eSIM is a second line for mobile data only. Your usual SIM stays in the phone for calls and texts, and WhatsApp, iMessage and other apps keep working with your own number.

### What happens if I run out of data?

Plans that support top-ups can be extended from your eSimNest account without installing a new eSIM. Whether a plan can be topped up is shown in its details. Otherwise you can buy a new plan at any time.

### Can I share the connection as a hotspot?

Most plans allow tethering. Plans marked with Hotspot in the list support it; check the plan details before you buy if it matters for your trip.

### How much does an eSIM for Cape Verde cost?

Plans for Cape Verde start at $1.56. For a week-long trip with everyday use (about 1 GB a day), the cheapest plan is $32.74: 10 GB for 7 days.

### Is there an unlimited eSIM for Cape Verde?

Yes, 5 plans have unlimited data, from $7.99. Unlimited plans usually slow down after a daily high-speed allowance; each plan's details state the policy.

### How long is an eSIM for Cape Verde valid?

Fixed plans are valid for 3 to 30 days from activation, and daily plans can be bought for 1 to 30 days.

### Does the eSIM work on 5G in Cape Verde?

The plans for Cape Verde use 4G/LTE networks.

### Can I make calls and send SMS with an eSIM in Cape Verde?

eSIMs for Cape Verde are data-only. You can still call and message over the internet with apps such as WhatsApp or FaceTime.

### Is a regional plan cheaper than a Cape Verde plan?

Regional plans that include Cape Verde cost a typical $5.46 per GB, against $5.91 for plans made for Cape Verde. A regional plan makes sense if you visit more than one country; for Cape Verde alone, compare both in the table.