Cabo Verde eSIM: Mobile Data from $6.14
Stay connected across the islands of Cabo Verde with a prepaid data eSIM. Plans start at $6.14 and deliver mobile data without a physical SIM card. Buy online, receive your QR code by email, and scan it before or after you land.
- Plans from
- $6.14
- Plans available
- 11
- Smallest bundle
- 500MB
- Shortest validity
- 1 days
- Delivery
- QR code by email, within minutes
- Plan type
- Prepaid data only — no contract
What you get with a Cabo Verde eSIM
esimbloom offers 11 prepaid data plans for Cabo Verde, starting with 500MB valid for 1 day. Every plan is data-only, which means you can browse, navigate, and message over the internet, but you will not receive a local phone number or SMS. The eSIM works across the inhabited islands including Sal, Santiago, São Vicente, and Boa Vista.
Once you complete your purchase, the QR code arrives by email within minutes. The plan uses 4G/LTE or 5G where the underlying network and your device support it. No physical SIM swap, no roaming charges from your home carrier, and no need to hunt for a SIM vendor after a long flight.
Installing and activating your Cabo Verde eSIM
Before you buy, confirm that your phone supports eSIM and is carrier-unlocked. Most recent iPhones, Samsung Galaxy, and Google Pixel models work. Open the confirmation email, scan the QR code in your phone's eSIM or cellular settings, and the profile installs in seconds. You can do this at home or after you arrive.
The plan activates automatically when your device connects to a cellular network in Cabo Verde. Keep your home SIM active if you need to receive regular calls or texts, and set the eSIM as your data line. You will see the new data plan appear in your settings, and mobile data will route through it as soon as you land.
Staying connected across the Cabo Verde islands
Coverage is reliable in urban centers like Praia, Mindelo, and Espargos, and across the resort areas of Santa Maria and Sal Rei. You will have data for maps and ride apps when moving between towns, and connectivity generally holds along the main coastal roads on each island. Rural villages and mountainous interiors on Santo Antão or Fogo may see reduced signal, so download offline maps if you plan serious hiking.
Most travellers use between 1GB and 3GB per week for navigation, restaurant lookups, and staying in touch over WhatsApp or email. If you are uploading photos daily or streaming music on long drives between islands, budget closer to 500MB per day. Ferry schedules and TACV flight updates are easiest to check with a working data connection, so keep some balance in reserve before inter-island travel.
Frequently asked questions
Will the eSIM work on all the Cabo Verde islands?
Yes. The eSIM provides data coverage across the inhabited islands including Sal, Santiago, São Vicente, Boa Vista, Santo Antão, Fogo, and Maio. Signal strength is best in towns and along main roads, with reduced coverage in remote mountainous areas.
Can I make phone calls with the Cabo Verde eSIM?
No. esimbloom plans are data-only, so you will not receive a local phone number or the ability to make traditional voice calls. You can use internet calling through WhatsApp, FaceTime, or similar apps over your data connection.
When does the plan validity period start?
The countdown begins when your device first connects to a cellular network in Cabo Verde. If you install the eSIM at home, the validity period will not start until you land and your phone registers on the network.
Do I need to remove my existing SIM card?
No. Your phone can run both your home SIM and the eSIM at the same time. Set the eSIM as your data line in cellular settings, and leave your home SIM active if you want to receive calls or texts on your usual number.
How much data do I need for a week in Cabo Verde?
Most travellers use 1–3GB per week for maps, messaging, and occasional photo uploads. If you stream music, upload video, or work remotely, plan for around 500MB per day. Download offline maps before heading to rural areas or smaller islands.