eSIM for Cape Verde
Prepaid data on local Cape Verde networks. Install before you fly and land already connected.
- Dial code
- +238
- Time zone
- Cape Verde
- Languages
- Portuguese
from $9
Plans for Cape Verde
Pick a data amount and validity window. Every plan can be topped up mid-trip.
Validity
Data
1 GB data
valid 7 days
1 GB data
valid 3 days
2 GB data
valid 15 days
Most popular
3 GB data
valid 3 days
3 GB data
valid 30 days
3 GB data
valid 7 days
5 GB data
valid 7 days
5 GB data
valid 15 days
5 GB data
valid 30 days
Best value per GB
10 GB data
valid 7 days
10 GB data
valid 15 days
10 GB data
valid 30 days
Networks in Cape Verde
Your eSIM connects automatically to a partner network. If speeds disappoint, select a different one manually in your carrier settings.
- UNITEL
What to know about connectivity in Cape Verde
Roaming cost comparison
Pay-as-you-go roaming in Cape Verde costs around $1000.45 per GB through a typical US carrier. A Jelly eSIM starts at $9 with prepaid data included.
Carrier roaming voice calls run about $2.30 per minute on top.
How to dial Cape Verde
- International format
- +XXX XXX XX XX
- Local format
- XXX XX XX
- Subscriber digits
- 7
Time zone
Cape Verde
Available network speeds
Best value
The lowest cost-per-GB plan works out to $4.70 per GB, a useful benchmark when comparing plans.
How much data do I need in Cape Verde?
Suggested plans by trip length, based on the available packages for this destination.
| Trip length | Data | Price | Per GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weekend (3 days) | 3 GB | $22 | $7.33 |
| One week | 5 GB | $30 | $6 |
| Two weeks | 5 GB | $32 | $6.40 |
| One month | 5 GB | $35 | $7 |
Why use an eSIM in Cape Verde
- Cheaper than roaming
- Carrier roaming bills a daily fee whether you use data or not. A prepaid plan bills once, upfront.
- Working the moment you land
- No hunting for a shop, no passport registration, no airport queue at midnight.
- Your number stays yours
- Dual SIM keeps calls, texts, and WhatsApp on your home line while data rides on Jelly.
Getting online in Cape Verde
Buy a plan and scan the QR code from your email while you still have Wi-Fi.
Land in Cape Verde, switch the Jelly line on, and set it as your data line.
Turn off data roaming on your home line so your carrier cannot bill you.
Cape Verde eSIM questions
When does my Cape Verde plan start counting?
Validity starts when the eSIM first connects to a network in Cape Verde, not when you buy it. Installing early costs you nothing.
Can I make calls in Cape Verde?
Jelly plans are data plans. Calls work over WhatsApp, FaceTime, or any app you already use, and your home number stays reachable on your other SIM.
Can I tether a laptop in Cape Verde?
Yes on most compatible phones. Tethering uses data quickly, so pick a larger plan if a laptop is coming with you.
What if I run out of data in Cape Verde?
Top up from your dashboard. The top up applies to the eSIM already installed, so there is nothing new to scan.
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Visiting more than Cape Verde?
A regional plan covers multiple countries on one eSIM.