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Cape Verde plans compared: $58.50 for 5 GB on CVMOVEL 4G
| Provider | Price (5GB) | Coverage | Rating | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HelloRoam | $58.50 | CVMOVEL | 4.9/5 | 180-day refund |
| Airalo | Not verified | 200+ countries | 4.5/5 | Most destinations |
| Holafly | Unlimited | 160 countries | 4.2/5 | Heavy users |
Our top 3 picks for Cape Verde
We evaluated 6 eSIM plans available for Cape Verde, comparing them on verified pricing, network coverage, top-up availability, and app quality. Five stood out.
Pros: Cape Verde coverage on CVMOVEL, hotspot sharing and top-up on every plan, 24/7 support in 63 languages, and a 180-day refund on an unactivated eSIM. Cons: Newer brand, smaller community than Airalo.
| Tier | Duration | Discount | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Short Stay | 1-2 days | 4% off | $6.70$3.35/day · 2d |
| Week Package | 3-9 days | 8% off | $22.48$3.21/day · 7d |
| Extended Stay | 10-19 days | 11% off | $31.06$3.11/day · 10d |
| Monthly Package | 20-29 days | 15% off | $59.33$2.97/day · 20d |
| Long TermBest Value | 30-365 days | 18% off | $85.85$2.86/day · 30d |
Pros: 200+ countries, top-up available, largest community. Cons: Priced above newer competitors on some routes, support response times can vary.
Pros: Truly unlimited data, full-speed on most plans, live chat support 24/7. Cons: Premium pricing, no per-GB options available.
CVMOVEL 4G: the one network a Cape Verde eSIM roams on
HelloRoam sells eSIM plans for Cape Verde. CVMOVEL is the one Cape Verde carrier open to international eSIM visitors, which is why HelloRoam roams on it across Sal, Boa Vista and Santiago from $15.80 for 1 GB. The carrier operates 4G LTE on every major tourist island.
Remote areas on Santo Antão and Brava drop to 3G or thin out entirely, while all resort zones and the capital Praia hold consistent 4G. No second Cape Verdean network sells a visitor e-sim, so the 6 plans all land on the same towers.
Coverage analysis
CVMOVEL 4G covers Santa Maria on Sal Island, the main tourist hub, with solid signal along the beach resort strip. Praia on Santiago and Mindelo on São Vicente both hold strong urban 4G. Boa Vista's beach areas near Sal Rei stay connected.
Remote hiking ground on Fogo volcano and the Santo Antão mountain trails drops to 3G. All 4 international airports and the accommodation zones around them keep 4G LTE.
Activation
Install your Cape Verde eSIM QR code before boarding. The profile registers on CVMOVEL at Sal's Amilcar Cabral International Airport (SID) or Santiago's Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI) on arrival, with no counter visit and no ID check. iPhone XS or newer, Pixel 3a or newer, and Galaxy S20 or newer all support eSIM. Your device must be carrier-unlocked before departure.
Data usage tips
Budget 300-400 MB per day for WhatsApp calls to tour operators, Google Maps for beach navigation and Instagram uploads from the Atlantic shore. Windsurfing and kitesurfing lessons booked over WhatsApp use under 50 MB per session. Uploading 20 beach photos runs roughly 80 MB.
At $10.68/GB a Cape Verde eSIM rewards offline maps: download Sal, Boa Vista and Santiago before you fly and the 3 GB plan at $37.29 covers a full week.
eSIM plan pricing in Cape Verde
Cape Verde eSIM plans start at $15.80 for 1 GB over 7 days on CVMOVEL 4G. The 3 GB 30-day plan runs $37.29 and 5 GB costs $58.50. The 10 GB plan sits at $106.77, which sets the floor rate of $10.68/GB, and 20 GB costs $217.26.
A 2 GB per day option costs $28.08. These are among the highest per-gigabyte prices anywhere on this site, and they track CVMOVEL's cost of serving a dispersed nine-island archipelago. For a week on Sal the 3 GB plan at $37.29 is the practical pick, and Airalo lists 200 destinations against HelloRoam's 185, so its Cape Verde row is worth checking.
HelloRoam's 6 Cape Verde plans on CVMOVEL 4G from $15.80
| Plan | Network | Validity | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Verde 10GB 30Days ⭐ | CVMOVEL | 30 days / 10 GB | $106.77 |
| Cape Verde 20GB 30Days | CVMOVEL | 30 days / 20 GB | $217.26 |
| Cape Verde 5GB 30Days | CVMOVEL | 30 days / 5 GB | $58.50 |
| Cape Verde 3GB 30Days | CVMOVEL | 30 days / 3 GB | $37.29 |
| Cape Verde 1GB 7Days | CVMOVEL | 7 days / 1 GB | $15.80 |
| Cape Verde 2GB/Day | CVMOVEL | 1 day / 2 GB per day | $28.08 |
Prices verified: September 20, 2026
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