Cape Verde eSIM guide
1 network · 10 data plans from $8.99. Prices below are live.
- Networks
- UNITEL 4G
- 5G
- Not listed
- Cheapest plan
- 1 GB · 7 days · $8.99
- Best per GB
- 10 GB · 7 days · $4.30/GB
- Longest validity
- 30 days
Which plan for your trip
We estimate 0.2 GB a day for maps and messaging, 0.5 GB with socials and photos, and 1.3 GB if you stream or share a hotspot. Each cell is the plan our recommender picks for that trip today.
| Trip | Maps & messaging | Plus socials & photos | Streaming & hotspot |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 days | $8.99 1 GB · 7 daysneeds ~614 MB | $14.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~1.5 GB | $48.99 10 GB · 30 daysneeds ~3.9 GB |
| 7 days | $14.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~1.4 GB | $24.99 5 GB · 7 daysneeds ~3.5 GB | $48.99 10 GB · 30 daysneeds ~9.1 GB |
| 14 days | $26.99 5 GB · 15 daysneeds ~2.8 GB | $47.99 10 GB · 15 daysneeds ~7 GB | $48.99 10 GB · 30 daysneeds ~18.2 GB |
| 30 days | $48.99 10 GB · 30 daysneeds ~6 GB | $48.99 10 GB · 30 daysneeds ~15 GB | $48.99 10 GB · 30 daysneeds ~39 GB |
Networks in Cape Verde
The Cape Verde eSIM connects to UNITEL. No 5G is listed on this plan; expect 4G/LTE.
Arriving in Cape Verde
- SID Sal Amílcar Cabral
- RAI Praia Nelson Mandela
- BVC Boa Vista
- Install the eSIM at home on Wi-Fi; it waits until you arrive.
- On landing, switch on data roaming for the eSIM line and pick it for mobile data.
- Your plan's days start when it first connects to a network in Cape Verde.
City guides in Cape Verde
Visiting more than Cape Verde?
These regional eSIMs include Cape Verde. For 10 days of maps and socials, the Cape Verde eSIM pick is 10 GB · 15 days for $47.99.
All 10 data plans
| Plan | Price | Per day | Per GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 GB · 7 days | $8.99 | $1.28 | $8.99 |
| 2 GB · 15 days | $14.99 | $1.00 | $7.50 |
| 3 GB · 3 days | $16.99 | $5.66 | $5.66 |
| 3 GB · 30 days | $18.99 | $0.63 | $6.33 |
| 5 GB · 7 days | $24.99 | $3.57 | $5.00 |
| 5 GB · 15 days | $26.99 | $1.80 | $5.40 |
| 5 GB · 30 days | $29.99 | $1.00 | $6.00 |
| 10 GB · 7 days | $42.99 | $6.14 | $4.30 |
| 10 GB · 15 days | $47.99 | $3.20 | $4.80 |
| 10 GB · 30 days | $48.99 | $1.63 | $4.90 |
Questions about Cape Verde
Which networks does the Cape Verde eSIM use?
The Cape Verde eSIM connects to UNITEL. No 5G is listed on this plan; expect 4G/LTE.
How much data do I need for a week in Cape Verde?
About 3.5 GB if you use maps, messaging, socials and photos (our estimate: 0.5 GB a day). Our pick for 7 days is 5 GB · 7 days for $24.99.
Is there an unlimited data plan for Cape Verde?
Not at the moment. The largest plan is 10 GB · 7 days for $42.99, and you can top up whenever you choose.
Do Cape Verde plans include a phone number?
No, they're data only. Your home SIM stays on for calls and texts, and messaging apps and internet calls work over the eSIM data.
Which airports do most visitors fly into in Cape Verde?
The main international airports are Sal Amílcar Cabral (SID), Praia Nelson Mandela (RAI), Boa Vista (BVC).
Does a regional eSIM cover Cape Verde?
Yes. Africa and Global include Cape Verde. The smallest, Africa, covers 36 countries on one eSIM.
When does the plan start?
When your phone first connects to a network in the destination, not when you buy. Install it at home on Wi-Fi; the days start counting on arrival.