Cape Verde eSIM

Yes, WhatsApp, FaceTime, and other video/voice calling apps work normally over data connections throughout Cape Verde without any known restrictions.

You can freely use these applications to stay in touch with family and friends, provided you have a stable internet connection. These apps rely entirely on mobile data or Wi-Fi to function, so ensuring you have a good data plan is key to a smooth communication experience. Using an eSIM provides a convenient way to get a reliable data connection, allowing you to make and receive calls without worrying about expensive international roaming charges. Our eSIMs automatically connect to the strongest available major network in Cape Verde, such as Unitel T+ or CV Movel, ensuring optimal coverage for your calls. The exact network connected can vary by plan and your specific location within the islands.

Planning the trip? See our Cape Verde eSIM plans, install in one tap before you fly, and land online. Free VPN included.

No! This is the #1 roaming trap. Although Cape Verde is a popular destination for Europeans, it is an African country and is NOT a member of the European Union (EU). Your "Roam Like at Home" (RLAH) plan does not apply. Most EU and UK carriers (like Vodafone, T-Mobile, KPN, O2) will charge you extremely high international "Rest of World" roaming fees (e.g., £6 per day or €15 per MB). A Cellesim eSIM is the only way to get a fixed, cheap data price. 

Planning the trip? See our Cape Verde eSIM plans, install in one tap before you fly, and land online. Free VPN included.

Yes, 100%. Wi-Fi in most all-inclusive resorts on Sal and Boa Vista is notoriously slow, congested, and only works in the lobby. A personal eSIM gives you a private, fast 4G/LTE connection that works everywhere, in your room, by the pool, and, most importantly, on the beach (like Santa Maria), where hotel Wi-Fi never reaches. 

Yes, absolutely. This is the most important question for "island hoppers." Our eSIM plan covers all the main islands with one single purchase. You can land at Sal (SID), take the ferry/flight to Boa Vista (BVC) or Santiago (RAI), and stay connected seamlessly. 

 To give you the best speed and coverage on the islands, our eSIM connects to Cape Verde's premium providers, typically CVMóvel or Unitel T+. This ensures you get the fastest available 4G/LTE speeds for using Google Maps or making WhatsApp calls from the main towns. 

Planning the trip? See our Cape Verde eSIM plans, install in one tap before you fly, and land online. Free VPN included.

Yes, for convenience. Buying a physical "chip" at Sal Airport (SID) requires you to find the (often crowded) CVMóvel/Unitel kiosk, wait in line after a long flight, get local currency (Escudos), and go through a mandatory passport registration process. Our eSIM is 100% digital, requires no ID registration, and can be installed before you fly, so you are connected the moment you land. 

 Coverage is generally available at the base in Chã das Caldeiras, but signal becomes intermittent as you climb the steep slopes of the Fogo volcano. 

 Yes. You will have excellent 4G coverage to live-stream your kitesurfing sessions from Santa Maria or Kite Beach without buffering. 

 Signal is strong at Mindelo and Porto Novo ports, but expect connection drops during the open ocean crossing between the islands. 

 Absolutely. Road signs can be scarce on islands like Santiago, so reliable data for Google Maps is essential for navigation.