TOP 1
1 GB
5G
Find the best eSIM for Cape Verde
We analyzed 738 live offers from 37 providers for Cape Verde. Compare total cost, usable data, validity and network details, not marketing claims.
TOP 2
2 GB
5G not stated
TOP 3
3 GB
5G not stated
TOP 4
10 GB
4G / LTE
€6.70median price / GB
€0.90lowest total price
37providers tracked
2%5G-ready plans
QUICK ANSWER / TRIP SCENARIOS
Best eSIM for Cape Verde in 2026
Four concrete scenarios for Cape Verde: a city break with maps and chat, one week of maps and social, two weeks of video and hotspot, and a month of laptop work. Open the catalog below to filter further.
City break
Maps & chat
~3 GB5–7 days
3 GB
4G / LTE
1 week
Maps & social
~10 GB7–10 days
1 GB
5G
2 weeks
Video & hotspot
15 GB+12–16 days
Unlimited
5G not stated
1 month
Work & hotspot
20 GB+25–35 days
3 GB
4G / LTE
LIVE CATALOG / FILTERABLE
Compare 738 eSIM plans for your trip to Cape Verde
Find the best prepaid eSIM for Cape Verde. Sort by price, data or value and compare top travel providers side by side. 89 plans match the filters below.
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| # | Provider / plan | Data | Validity | Network | Coverage | Total | Price / GB | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 5 GB | 30 days | 4G / LTE | | €1.56 | ||
| 2 | | 10 GB | 30 days | 4G / LTE | | €1.11 | ||
| 3 |  | 5 GB | 60 days | 4G / LTE | | €2.72 | ||
| 4 | | 5 GB | 30 days | 4G / LTE | | €2.72 | ||
| 5 |  | 5 GB | 30 days | 5G not stated | | €3.60 | ||
| 6 |  | 5 GB | 30 days | 4G / LTE | | €3.73 | ||
| 7 | | 5 GB | 15 days | 4G / LTE | | €4.08 | ||
| 8 | | 5 GB | 30 days | 4G / LTE | | €4.59 | ||
| 9 |  | 5 GB | 15 days | 4G / LTE | | €5.30 | ||
| 10 | | 10 GB | 30 days | 4G / LTE | | €2.38 | ||
| 11 |  | 5 GB | 15 days | 4G / LTE | | €4.93 | ||
| 12 |  | 5 GB | 30 days | 5G not stated | | €4.93 | ||
| 13 |  | 5 GB | 30 days | 4G / LTE | | €5.27 | ||
| 14 |  | 5 GB | 30 days | 4G / LTE | | €5.28 | ||
| 15 | | 8 GB | 30 days | 5G not stated | | €3.37 | ||
| 16 | | 5 GB | 30 days | 4G / LTE | | €5.80 | ||
| 17 | | 5 GB | 30 days | 4G / LTE | | €5.27 | ||
| 18 | | 5 GB | 30 days | 4G / LTE | | €5.36 | ||
| 19 |  | 5 GB | 30 days | 4G / LTE | | €33.21 | €6.64 | |
| 20 |  | 5 GB | 30 days | 5G not stated | | €6.30 |
1
Data5 GB
Validity30 days
Network4G / LTE
You pay€7.80
Coverage
2
Data10 GB
Validity30 days
Network4G / LTE
You pay€11.11
Coverage
3
Data5 GB
Validity60 days
Network4G / LTE
You pay€13.59
Coverage
4
Data5 GB
Validity30 days
Network4G / LTE
You pay€13.59
Coverage
5
Data5 GB
Validity30 days
Network5G not stated
You pay€17.99
Coverage
6
Data5 GB
Validity30 days
Network4G / LTE
You pay€18.63
Coverage
7
Data5 GB
Validity15 days
Network4G / LTE
You pay€20.39
Coverage
8
Data5 GB
Validity30 days
Network4G / LTE
You pay€22.94
Coverage
9
Data5 GB
Validity15 days
Network4G / LTE
You pay€26.50
Coverage
10
Data10 GB
Validity30 days
Network4G / LTE
You pay€23.79
Coverage
11
Data5 GB
Validity15 days
Network4G / LTE
You pay€24.65
Coverage
12
Data5 GB
Validity30 days
Network5G not stated
You pay€24.65
Coverage
13
Data5 GB
Validity30 days
Network4G / LTE
You pay€26.33
Coverage
14
Data5 GB
Validity30 days
Network4G / LTE
You pay€26.41
Coverage
15
Data8 GB
Validity30 days
Network5G not stated
You pay€26.99
Coverage
16
Data5 GB
Validity30 days
Network4G / LTE
You pay€28.98
Coverage
17
Data5 GB
Validity30 days
Network4G / LTE
You pay€26.34
Coverage
18
Data5 GB
Validity30 days
Network4G / LTE
You pay€26.78
Coverage
19
Data5 GB
Validity30 days
Network4G / LTE
You pay€33.21
Coverage
20
Data5 GB
Validity30 days
Network5G not stated
You pay€31.49
Coverage
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DATA SIGNALS / FULL VALUE
What one gigabyte really costs in Cape Verde
Unlimited plans are kept out of €/GB math so the benchmark for Cape Verde stays comparable.
Lowest effective €/GB among limited-data plans right now.
Median sits at €6.70/GB. Half of eligible plans land in this range.
2% 5G-ready · 64% hotspot · 30d avg validity
DESTINATION GUIDE
What actually matters for an eSIM in Cape Verde
Practical notes for Cape Verde — networks, usage and the mistakes that waste the first afternoon.
A travel eSIM for Cape Verde uses local mobile networks, not the eSIM brand’s own towers. On current catalog labels, travel eSIMs for Cape Verde most often cite CVMOVEL, Alou, CVMovel, UNITEL. Compare the host on the plan card before you treat coverage as solved.
City centres and coastal hotels are usually fine. National parks, mountain passes and some medina or kasbah interiors are where you confirm the host network.
Ride-hailing and WhatsApp voice notes are the real data. Do not size a safari week like a European city break.
- City centres and coastal hotels are usually fine. National parks, mountain passes and some medina or kasbah interiors are where you confirm the host network.
- Ride-hailing and WhatsApp voice notes are the real data. Do not size a safari week like a European city break.
TOOLS
Check your phone and data need for Cape Verde
Two checks before checkout: will the eSIM install, and how many gigabytes this trip actually needs.
HOST NETWORKS
Which eSIM providers use which networks in Cape Verde
Travel eSIMs for Cape Verde connect through local host operators, not their own towers. Below is the current 2026 catalog mapping: provider, host operator(s), and the radio labels those offers advertise. The host networks that appear most often are CVMOVEL, Alou, CVMovel. Providers with the clearest operator labels right now include JamboSim, BambooSIM, eSIMCard.
Each row groups one provider’s Cape Verde plans by the host operator names found in the catalog. Counts show how often that pairing appears, not a coverage quality score.
| Provider | Avg €/GB | Host operators | Network | 5G |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JamboSim33 plans sampled | €6.27 |
| 4G / LTE | 0% |
 BambooSIM25 plans sampled | €64.48 |
| 4G / LTE | 0% |
 eSIMCard20 plans sampled | €26.00 |
| 2G3G4G / LTE | 0% |
 Roamless14 plans sampled | €17.60 |
| 3G4G / LTE | 0% |
| Roamify13 plans sampled | €7.70 |
| 4G / LTE | 0% |
 AlpineSIM11 plans sampled | €8.12 |
| 4G / LTE | 0% |
 ConnectMeGuru11 plans sampled | €11.26 |
| 3G4G / LTE | 0% |
| LightSim11 plans sampled | €1.34 |
| Not listed | 0% |
 MoviSIM11 plans sampled | €13.69 |
| 3G4G / LTE | 0% |
 VoyaSIM11 plans sampled | €12.60 |
| 4G / LTE | 0% |
JamboSim33 plans sampledAvg €/GB€6.27
5G plans0%
Host operators
- ALOU (CV MOVEL)12 offers
- UNITEL12 offers
- UNITEL T+ Telecomunica??es S.A.9 offers
Network labels
4G / LTE
BambooSIM25 plans sampledAvg €/GB€64.48
5G plans0%
Host operators
- CVMovel25 offers
Network labels
4G / LTE
eSIMCard20 plans sampledAvg €/GB€26.00
5G plans0%
Host operators
- Alou20 offers
Network labels
2G3G4G / LTE
Roamless14 plans sampledAvg €/GB€17.60
5G plans0%
Host operators
- Unitel T+14 offers
Network labels
3G4G / LTE
Roamify13 plans sampledAvg €/GB€7.70
5G plans0%
Host operators
- Alou13 offers
Network labels
4G / LTE
AlpineSIM11 plans sampledAvg €/GB€8.12
5G plans0%
Host operators
- CVMOVEL11 offers
Network labels
4G / LTE
ConnectMeGuru11 plans sampledAvg €/GB€11.26
5G plans0%
Host operators
- CVMOVEL11 offers
Network labels
3G4G / LTE
LightSim11 plans sampledAvg €/GB€1.34
5G plans0%
Host operators
- Local partners11 offers
Network labels
Not listed
MoviSIM11 plans sampledAvg €/GB€13.69
5G plans0%
Host operators
- CVMOVEL11 offers
Network labels
3G4G / LTE
VoyaSIM11 plans sampledAvg €/GB€12.60
5G plans0%
Host operators
- CVMOVEL11 offers
Network labels
4G / LTE
Most common host operators in Cape Verde
- CVMOVEL55 labeled plans
- Alou47 labeled plans
- CVMovel33 labeled plans
- UNITEL21 labeled plans
- Unitel T+14 labeled plans
- ALOU (CV MOVEL)12 labeled plans
PROVIDER COMPARISON
eSIM provider comparison for Cape Verde
Every provider in the Cape Verde catalog, ranked by average €/GB. Compare entry price, 5G share, hotspot and live promo codes, then open a review for setup notes.
ProviderFromAvg / GB5GHotspotPromo
LightSim11 plans€2.71€1.34NoYesESIMDEALS10−10%Horizon5 plans€4.32€4.17NoYesESIMG−10%Sim Local4 plans€7.50€5.31NoNot statedESIMP10−10%GoMoWorld4 plans€3.99€5.35Not statedNot statedESIMG−10%Airalo9 plans€8.50€5.86NoNot statedESIMP15−15%Nada Nada7 plans€8.25€5.98NoNot statedESIMG−10%JamboSim33 plans€2.99€6.27NoYesESIMG−15%Yesim34 plans€9.40€6.38Not statedNot statedESIMG−15%Roamify13 plans€6.54€7.70NoNot statedESIMP5−5%Saily3 plans€8.33€7.85YesNot statedESIMG−10%CocoRoam10 plans€9.17€7.87NoYesNo code
eSIMo5 plans€11.83€8.04YesNot statedESIMG−20%AlpineSIM11 plans€10.72€8.12NoYesESIMG−10%
Ohayu6 plans€16.49€8.56NoYes
ESIMG−10%
Orange Travel1 plans€8.99€8.99Not statedYesESIMP−5%
Always Mobile6 plans€10.95€9.00NoYesNo code
aloSIM1 plans€9.00€9.00NoYesESIMG−15%
AeroSims102 plans€21.15€9.26NoNot statedNo code
eSIMFox3 plans€10.99€9.88YesYesNo codeMySIM2413 plans€10.99€10.67Not statedNot statedESIMG−10%
eSIM4Travel12 plans€1.29€10.70Not statedNot statedESIMP−10%
eSIM Flare38 plans€7.43€10.80Not statedYesESIMP−10%
GigSky8 plans€7.64€10.95NoNot statedESIMP−15%ConnectMeGuru11 plans€7.41€11.26NoYesESIMG−10%
eSIMGlobe6 plans€13.67€12.00Not statedYesESIMG−10%
Flyesim7 plans€12.38€12.23NoYesNo code
eSIMZON5 plans€11.93€12.59NoYesESIMG−10%VoyaSIM11 plans€9.36€12.60NoNot statedESIMP−20%MoviSIM11 plans€9.17€13.69NoNot statedESIMG−15%Voilà5 plans€16.20€14.30Not statedNot statedESIMG−5%Ubigi2 plans€18.00€15.00NoNot statedESIMP−10%Roamless14 plans€17.39€17.60NoYesESIMG−15%eSIMCard20 plans€24.91€26.00NoYesESIMG−15%
SimOptions1 plans€39.90€39.90NoNot statedESIMP−10%BambooSIM25 plans€65.09€64.48NoYesESIMG−10%
Esimatic25 plans€9.62€73.90Not statedYesESIMP5−5%SETUP GUIDE
How to install an eSIM for Cape Verde
Most travelers can install before departure over Wi-Fi, then activate on arrival. Keep your primary SIM available until the travel eSIM is online.
- 01Check device compatibility
Confirm your phone is carrier-unlocked and supports eSIM. Recent iPhone, Google Pixel and many Samsung flagships do.
- 02Buy and receive the QR or install link
Choose a plan for Cape Verde, complete checkout with the provider, and save the QR code or activation email offline.
- 03Install over stable Wi-Fi
Scan the QR in mobile settings or follow the provider install link before you fly when possible.
- 04Enable data roaming for the eSIM line
On arrival, select the travel eSIM as your data line, enable data roaming for that line, and keep the primary number for calls or 2FA if needed.
Installation steps can vary by provider app. If setup fails, open the provider guide linked from the offer page before contacting support.
FAQ / TRAVELERS ASK
Cape Verde eSIM FAQ
Straight answers built from the live catalog and practical setup guidance for Cape Verde.
How much does an eSIM for Cape Verde cost in 2026?
In the current 2026 snapshot for Cape Verde, the lowest total price tracked is €0.90 across 738 plans from 37 providers. The median value on limited-data plans is €6.70 per GB.
What is the best eSIM for Cape Verde right now?
There is no single winner for every trip in Cape Verde. Current catalog leaders by plan count include AeroSims, eSIM Flare, Yesim. Start with the top ranked plans on this page, then filter by data size, validity and 5G or hotspot needs.
Which local networks do travel eSIMs use in Cape Verde?
Plans sampled for Cape Verde most often mention host operators such as CVMOVEL, Alou, CVMovel. The exact partner network still depends on the provider and plan you buy, so confirm the operator label before checkout.
Do I need unlimited data in Cape Verde?
Unlimited can help for heavy streaming or long hotspot sessions. This market currently lists 197 unlimited-style plans—use the Best unlimited pick above, then confirm fair-use and speed rules. We still keep unlimited out of the median €/GB benchmark.
Are travel eSIMs in Cape Verde 5G ready?
2% of tracked plans for Cape Verde advertise 5G support. Real-world access still depends on your handset, local partner network and the provider policy.
Can I use hotspot with an eSIM in Cape Verde?
64% of listed plans mention hotspot or tethering. If sharing data with a laptop is critical, filter for hotspot before checkout and re-check the provider terms.
How long do eSIM plans for Cape Verde usually last?
Average validity across tracked plans for Cape Verde is 30 days. Short 7-day packs suit weekends; longer 15 to 30 day plans are better for extended stays.
When should I install my eSIM for Cape Verde?
Install over Wi-Fi before you travel to Cape Verde when the provider allows it, then enable the line on arrival. Keep your primary SIM active until the travel eSIM shows a stable data connection.
Why choose an eSIM for a trip to Cape Verde?
A travel eSIM avoids expensive home-carrier roaming and the airport SIM counter. Install it before you fly, keep your primary number for calls and 2FA, and connect as soon as you land. The 2026 catalog currently lists 738 plans from 37 providers for Cape Verde.
Why use our eSIM comparator for Cape Verde?
eSIM Giga ranks the 738 Cape Verde offers by total price and effective €/GB, not paid placement. Filter by data, validity, 5G and hotspot, then check out with the provider at the listed price. Unlimited plans stay out of the median so the comparison stays honest.
How can I get a free eSIM in Cape Verde?
A truly free, usable eSIM in Cape Verde is rare: trial packs are usually tiny or time-limited. The realistic options are a verified promo code or the cheapest plan in this comparison, currently from €0.90. Treat “free” offers with throttled speeds, token data or a hidden subscription with caution.
Can I get a local phone number with an eSIM in Cape Verde?
Most travel eSIMs for Cape Verde are data-only and do not include a local number. Keep your primary line on for calls, SMS and 2FA. A few providers sell a virtual number or voice minutes—check the plan details before checkout if you need one.
How do I buy an eSIM for Cape Verde?
Compare plans on this page, pick the data and validity that match your trip, then complete checkout on the provider site. Save the QR code, install over Wi-Fi before you travel, and activate on arrival. The buying guide above covers plan choice; the setup guide covers the technical steps.
METHODOLOGY / REPRODUCIBLE
How eSIM Giga ranks this market
- Collect. We normalize live plan prices, data, validity and feature fields.
- Compare. Limited-data plans are measured by total cost and effective €/GB.
- Separate. Unlimited plans never distort the median price per GB benchmark.
- Refresh. The page is regenerated daily from the latest catalog snapshot.
Commercial relationships can affect outbound links, never the formula or the underlying price fields. Read the full editorial methodology, explore more markets in the destinations directory or open provider reviews.
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AUTHOR / EDITOR
Who reviews these plans
I built eSIM Giga so you can pick a travel plan from live prices and usable gigabytes, not from an “unlimited” slogan.