Cape Verde Travel eSIM
Regional plans that cover Cape Verde — installed before you fly, live when you land.
Plans & prices
Buy now — the plan activates when you land, not when you pay.
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Cape Verde
Nationwide data coverage
- 4G / LTE
- Hotspot
- Top-ups
- No ID needed
Coverage & network in Cape Verde
Cape Verde is covered by TravelNet’s multi-country plans — each plan on this page lists exactly which countries it includes, and every one of them works in Cape Verde. Install before you fly, and you have data the moment you land.
As a rule of thumb: maps and messaging burn 100–200 MB a day, social media roughly 500 MB an hour, and a video call about 1 GB an hour. A light week fits in a small plan; remote work needs a big one.
Expect 4G/LTE rather than 5G in Cape Verde. That is plenty for maps, messaging, ride-hailing and streaming, and it is the technology with the widest footprint outside the main towns. Tethering is allowed on every Cape Verde plan, so a laptop or a travelling companion can share the connection.
Because these are regional plans, crossing into a neighbouring country usually needs no new eSIM at all — check the coverage list on the plan you pick. The full Africa plan page shows everything the region offers, and Ethiopia, Gabon and Gambia have their own pages too.
How to install it
- 1
Buy in a minute
Pick a Cape Verde plan and pay. Your QR code arrives by email within minutes — no account, no shipping.
- 2
Install on Wi-Fi
Scan the code before you fly. The profile sits alongside your normal SIM and stays switched off until you need it.
- 3
Land connected
Turn on data roaming for the TravelNet line when you arrive. The plan starts counting down on that first connection, not at checkout.
Will my phone work?
You need an eSIM-capable, carrier-unlocked phone: an iPhone XS or newer, a Pixel 3 or
newer, or a recent Samsung Galaxy S, Z or A-series flagship. Dial *#06# — if
an EID number is listed alongside the IMEI, the phone has an eSIM.
Travelling beyond Cape Verde?
One profile, one allowance, no swapping SIMs at a border.
- Africa from $10.49 · up to 23 countries
- Global from $11.99 · up to 173 countries
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Gabon
from $8.99 -
Gambia
from $15.49 -
Ghana
from $5.49 -
Guinea-Bissau
from $13.49
Planning a multi-country trip? Find the plans that cover every stop →
Cape Verde eSIM questions
Which network does the Cape Verde eSIM use?
We don't publish a single operator name for Cape Verde, because the profile can attach to more than one partner network and picks whichever is strongest where you are. In practice that means you get the best available signal rather than being locked to one operator's weak spots.
Will I get 5G in Cape Verde?
No. Cape Verde plans run on 4G/LTE, which is what the networks cover reliably. For maps, messaging, calls over data and streaming the difference is not something you'll notice.
How much data do I actually need for Cape Verde?
Most travellers over-buy. Maps and messaging for a week is under 2 GB; streaming and video calls are what move the number. Start small and top up if you run short.
When does my Cape Verde plan start counting down?
When the eSIM first connects to a network in Cape Verde, not when you buy it. Install it at home a day or two before you fly — the validity period on the plan you choose runs from arrival, not from checkout.
Why do Cape Verde plans list other countries too?
Because they are regional eSIMs: one profile whose allowance works across every country on its coverage list, Cape Verde included. For a single-country trip nothing changes — install, land, connect. For a multi-country trip it means the same plan keeps working after the border.
Can I use my Cape Verde eSIM as a hotspot?
Yes. Tethering is enabled on every Cape Verde plan, so you can share the connection with a laptop, a tablet or someone travelling with you. Hotspot data comes out of the same allowance.
Can I keep my own phone number while I'm in Cape Verde?
Yes — that's the main reason to use an eSIM rather than a local SIM. Your home line stays active for calls, SMS and two-factor codes; the Cape Verde eSIM sits alongside it as a data-only line. Leave data roaming off for your home line to avoid a surprise bill.
Do I need to register or show a passport to use a Cape Verde eSIM?
No. The plan roams on partner networks, so there's no local SIM registration, no ID upload and no shop visit. You buy it, scan the QR code, and it works on arrival.
What happens if I run out of data in Cape Verde?
You can buy another Cape Verde plan from the same page and install it the same way. Plans marked as top-up capable can also be extended without a new QR code.
I'm also visiting Ethiopia and Gabon — do I need separate eSIMs?
Check the coverage list on the plan you pick first — many Cape Verde plans are regional and already include the neighbours, in which case one eSIM covers the whole trip. Otherwise the Africa plan does.
Will my phone work with a Cape Verde eSIM?
If it's an iPhone XS or newer, a Pixel 3 or newer, or a recent Samsung Galaxy S, Z or A-series flagship, almost certainly — and it must be carrier-unlocked. Dial *#06# and look for an EID number: if one is listed, the phone has an eSIM. Our compatibility list has the full set.