eSIM for Cape Verde
- Works on eSIM-capable phones
- Local partner networks, auto-connect
- Starts when you land
- Hotspot & easy top-ups
Your data roams on local partner networks in Cape Verde, connecting automatically to the strongest available signal. If one network has no service, it can switch to another.
Coverage is solid 4G/LTE across the major cities and along the main routes between them. In remote and mountain areas, signal is more limited on every network.
More GB, lower per-GB price: the 10 GB plan works out at $11.05 per GB.
Data plan
Select the GB you need for your trip
QR by email within minutes · starts when you land
Stay connected no matter what. Running low? Top up the same eSIM in a couple of taps, with no new QR and no reinstall. Install before or during your trip; your plan begins at first connection in Cape Verde.
Fast and reliable connection
Clear video calls with no delays.
Share stories in just a few seconds.
Enjoy creating video content and super fast uploading.
Find your way wherever you go!
The best performance in all your apps
Fast 4G/LTE on local partner networks keeps you connected across Cape Verde’s cities. The eSIM connects automatically and can fall back to another network if one has no service.
Get connected in 3 steps
Pick your plan by selecting the GB you need, and pay by card, Apple Pay, Google Pay or crypto.
Check compatibility list
Install your eSIM with the method you like: scan the QR from the email, or use the one-tap install link.
See install methods
Turn on data roaming for the eSIM line. Your plan starts when it first connects to a local network in Cape Verde.
Advantages of the Simzora eSIM for Cape Verde
Buy today, fly whenever
Set up your data at home over Wi-Fi and land already connected in Cape Verde. No airport SIM queues, no paperwork, and your own number stays active for calls and OTP codes.
- No queues
- No paperwork
- Prepaid, price upfront
Connected across Cape Verde
Connects automatically and uses whichever network has service where you are.
Keep your WhatsApp number
A data-only second line. Your own SIM stays active for calls and bank OTP codes, and WhatsApp keeps working on your existing number.
Honest per-GB pricing
From $18.49, with lower per-GB rates on the larger plans. Prices include tax, with no hidden fees.
Top up without a new eSIM
Add data to the same eSIM in a couple of taps. No new QR code, no reinstall. Never delete the eSIM; top up instead.
Real-human support
People, not bots, on WhatsApp and email, 7 days a week from 9:00 to midnight (GMT+5), usually replying within 15 minutes.
Share your data with family
Hotspot is supported where the plan allows it: turn your phone into a Wi-Fi network and share with a laptop, tablet or a second phone.
Change of plans? Kept fair
All sales are final since eSIMs deliver instantly, so check your phone first and start small. Ask us before you buy.
Why buy a prepaid eSIM for Cape Verde with Simzora?
| What you get | Simzora eSIM | Local SIM card | Home-carrier roaming |
|---|---|---|---|
| Set up from home, in minutes | |||
| No queues, paperwork or biometrics | |||
| Price known upfront, prepaid | |||
| Keep your own SIM active for calls & OTPs | |||
| Works on eSIM-capable phones | |||
| Data on local 4G / LTE |
General comparison. Local SIMs often require in-person registration; home-carrier roaming rates depend on your operator.
eSIM prices for Cape Verde
Standard GB plans and unlimited daily plans. One-time payment, prices include tax.
| Standard plan | Validity | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1 GB | 7 days | $18.49 |
| 3 GB | 15 days | $36.99 |
| 5 GB | 30 days | $59.99 |
| 10 GBBest value | 30 days | $110.49 |
| 20 GB | 30 days | $224.49 |
| Unlimited plan | Validity | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unlimited | 7 days | $100.49 |
| Unlimited | 15 days | $213.99 |
| Unlimited | 30 days | $428.99 |
FUP applies to unlimited plans.
Using your Cape Verde eSIM
Your Simzora eSIM connects as an international roaming line on the two networks that carry most of Cape Verde. Expect reliable 4G across Praia, the resort island of Sal and neighbouring Boa Vista, with the strongest signal in the towns, airports and beach resorts where travellers spend their time. Coverage is honest about its limits. It softens across the rural interior, in the mountains and along the remote stretches of the smaller islands, so plan for thinner or absent data once you leave the built-up areas.
Because this is a roaming line rather than a local SIM, you need to leave Data Roaming switched on for the eSIM line. That is normal for a travel eSIM and carries no extra cost, it simply lets the eSIM register on fast local partner networks. The plan is data-only with no local number, so set the eSIM as your mobile-data line, keep Data Roaming on for that line only, and leave your home SIM in place so it can still receive bank and login OTP codes.
Most plans start counting from the first connection in Cape Verde, so install and set up the eSIM over Wi-Fi before you travel, while you can still scan the QR code calmly. If you see 'No Service' after landing at Praia, Sal or Boa Vista, switch Airplane Mode on and off once so the phone re-selects the local partner network. It usually connects within a minute or two of a fresh network search.
One honest note on how a roaming eSIM behaves. Your traffic may exit through a gateway outside Cape Verde, so some banking, streaming or shopping sites can occasionally treat you as browsing from abroad and ask for extra verification. WhatsApp, maps and everyday apps still work normally over the data. These site rules can change without notice, which is beyond any eSIM's control.
- Install and set up the eSIM over Wi-Fi before you fly, since most plans only begin counting on the first connection inside Cape Verde.
- Set the Simzora eSIM as your mobile-data line and switch on Data Roaming for that line only, so your home SIM stays untouched for OTP codes and calls.
- If you island-hop between Sal, Boa Vista and Praia, download maps and boarding passes on Wi-Fi first, because the signal can weaken on the inter-island ferries and over open water.
Frequently asked questions
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If you have any questions during this process, real people answer on WhatsApp and email, 7 days a week from 9:00 to midnight (GMT+5), usually within 15 minutes.