Free eSIM in Cape Verde — free data for first-time users, claimed in the Wanderly app.
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Total plan price
Price per GB
$11.20
- Coverage
- Single country
- Plan type
- Data only
- Top-up
- Unavailable — buy another plan
- Activation
- On network connection
What's Included
Cape Verde eSIM plans at a glance
Wanderly lists 6 fixed-data Cape Verde plans, ranging from 1GB up to 20GB over 7 to 30 days. Prices start at $13.99, and the lowest cost per gigabyte is $10.10/GB on the 10GB 30-day plan.
Unlimited day-passes are also available from $12.99 per day, billed per day rather than per gigabyte. 4 of the 10 Cape Verde data-only plans can be topped up without reinstalling the eSIM.
Calls and SMS depend on the selected plan. Install using the supplied QR code and keep your home number on its own line. Activation timing varies by plan; check your selected plan's terms before purchasing or installing.
How much does a Cape Verde eSIM cost?
A Cape Verde eSIM from Wanderly costs $13.99 for 1GB (7 days), $55.99 for 5GB (30 days) and $202.99 for 20GB (30 days), as a one-off price with no subscription. Larger plans cost less per gigabyte: $13.99/GB at 1GB against $10.15/GB at 20GB.
| Data | Validity | Price | Per GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1GB | 7 days | $13.99 | $13.99 |
| 3GB | 15 days | $33.99 | $11.33 |
| 5GB | 30 days | $55.99 | $11.20 |
| 10GB | 30 days | $100.99 | $10.10 |
| 20GB | 30 days | $202.99 | $10.15 |
Cheapest current data-only plan at each size, as charged at checkout. Prices follow the live catalogue. Compare Cape Verde with every country in the eSIM Price Index.
Choose a Cape Verde eSIM for your itinerary
Stay on Sal or Boa Vista
Choose validity that covers your full stay and size the allowance around how often you will use hotel Wi-Fi. Compare the total plan price, not just the cost per GB.
Travel between islands
Confirm Cape Verde appears in the plan's coverage and check the network details for your itinerary. Do not assume mobile data will work throughout a ferry crossing or away from inhabited areas; save tickets and maps offline.
Cape Verde and a mainland stop
Do not infer Cape Verde coverage from an Africa or global label. Open the exact country list and compare a separate Cape Verde plan if your regional bundle omits it.
Open the current plan's details before buying: check validity, activation timing, coverage, hotspot rules and any fair-use limits. Calls and texts are included only when stated for that plan.
🇨🇻 About eSIMs in Cape Verde
For a stay on Sal or Boa Vista, compare current Cape Verde plans by the full price, allowance and validity for your travel dates. Size your data around maps, hotel messages and how often you use Wi-Fi. Frequent video uploads or hotspot sharing can increase usage; check the selected plan’s permissions and limits before choosing.
For an island itinerary, review the exact plan’s supported network and coverage details. Do not assume continuous data in remote terrain or during ferry crossings. Save tickets, accommodation details and hiking maps offline before travelling between islands or away from connected areas.
Do not infer Cape Verde coverage from an Africa or global label: confirm it explicitly in the selected plan’s country list. Check activation before buying or installing, because validity can start at issuance after purchase, installation or first supported connection, and some plans require destination installation. Keep data roaming off on your home line to avoid home-carrier charges.
How to activate your eSIM in Cape Verde
- 1Confirm Cape Verde coverageCheck that the selected plan explicitly includes Cape Verde, covers your travel dates and fits your allowance needs. Confirm your phone is eSIM-compatible and carrier-unlocked.
- 2Check activation before installationFollow the selected plan’s start rule and install over reliable Wi-Fi at the specified time and location. Do not assume every plan can be installed before departure without starting its validity.
- 3Connect and test your data lineWhen ready to use the plan, select the Cape Verde eSIM for mobile data and enable data roaming for it as instructed. Keep home-line data roaming off and test a page or map before continuing.
- 4Prepare for offline travelSave ferry tickets, accommodation details and hiking routes before remote terrain or open-water crossings. Country coverage does not guarantee continuous signal throughout the journey.
Cape Verde eSIM FAQ
Does a Cape Verde eSIM work on every island?
Check the exact plan’s supported network and your itinerary. Country coverage does not guarantee service in every location or on every island; local conditions and remote terrain can affect signal.
Will I have data on inter-island ferries?
Do not rely on continuous mobile coverage during a crossing. Save tickets, arrival details and onward routes offline before boarding.
Does a Europe or Africa bundle include Cape Verde?
Only if Cape Verde appears in that exact plan’s country list. Do not infer coverage from a regional label, and check your home carrier’s terms separately if you intend to use its roaming service.
How much data do I need?
Estimate from your recent usage, allowing for maps, messaging, video uploads and any hotspot sharing. Wi-Fi can reduce mobile usage; compare current allowances and validity for your stay.
When should I install my Cape Verde eSIM?
Follow the selected plan’s instructions. Validity may begin at issuance after purchase, installation or first supported connection, and some plans require installation at the destination.
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