Cape Verde eSIM plans
Pick a plan just for Cape Verde, or a regional or global eSIM if Cape Verde is one stop on a longer trip. Prices are in US dollars and you pay once. There's no contract and nothing to cancel.
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Using your phone in Cape Verde
Flying into Amílcar Cabral International, Sal (SID)? Set up the Cape Verde eSIM at home, leave it switched off, and turn it on after landing. You'll have data before the bags reach the belt.
To get around, most visitors use local taxis and aluguer shared vans. Your eSIM works across the country, including Praia, Sal and Boa Vista, wherever partner networks reach.
You'll see Portuguese on most signs, so a camera-translate app is worth having on mobile data. Prices are in Cape Verdean escudo, and your bank's one-time codes still arrive on your home SIM.
Local tips for Cape Verde
- Island-hopping flights and ferries change at short notice, so keep your phone online for updates.
Networks and signal in Cape Verde
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Best eSIM for Cape Verde: which plan to pick
The best eSIM for Cape Verde is the one that covers your whole stay with data to spare. Maps, messaging and browsing use about 0.5 to 1 GB a day. Video calls, streaming and hotspot use more, so size up if you work on the road.
- Light0.5 GB/day
- Regular1 GB/day
- Heavy1.5 GB+/day
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Install and switch on your eSIM
Set up your eSIM for Cape Verde in three steps
- 1Choose your plan
Match the plan to your stay in Cape Verde, then confirm your phone is on the compatible phones list and unlocked.
- 2Install before you fly
Do this the day before you leave: scan the QR code from your account while on Wi-Fi, then leave the new line turned off for the flight.
- 3Connect on arrival
When you land in Cape Verde, turn the LinkPaLS line on, set it as your mobile data line and switch on data roaming for that line. See how to activate eSIM.
eSIM, local SIM or roaming: what works best in Cape Verde
| Feature | Best for most tripsLinkPaLS eSIM | Local SIM card | Home roaming |
|---|---|---|---|
| Set up | At home, before you fly | On arrival, at a shop or kiosk | Already on |
| ID needed | None | Usually a passport | None |
| Your home number | Stays on | Removed while the SIM is out | Stays on |
| Cost | Fixed, paid once | Low, but only after arrival | Often the most expensive |
| Best for | Most travelers | Long stays with a local number | Very short emergency use |
A local SIM can be cheaper on a long stay, but it means a shop visit, often a passport check, and your home number goes dark. For a holiday or business trip to Cape Verde, the eSIM wins on time.
Why use an eSIM in Cape Verde
- No roaming billPrepaid data at a fixed price, paid once.
- No paperworkNo passport scan or registration form, just an email address.
- Online at the airportNo SIM kiosk, no queue, no swapping cards when you arrive in Praia.
- Same number, new dataYour home SIM keeps taking calls and bank codes while the eSIM handles the internet.
- Keep your physical SIM safeIt stays in the phone, so there's no tiny card to lose in a hotel room.
Cape Verde eSIM questions
Still unsure? Email support@linkpals.store and a person replies.
Which eSIM is best for Cape Verde?
The best eSIM for Cape Verde covers your whole trip with enough data. For Cape Verde alone, pick a country plan; for several countries, a regional or global plan saves switching. Compare the current plans at the top of this page.
Does the eSIM work in Sal and Boa Vista?
Yes. Your eSIM covers Cape Verde wherever partner networks reach, including Praia, Sal and Boa Vista. Remote areas may drop to slower speeds or lose signal.
Will my eSIM work when I land at Amílcar Cabral International?
Yes. If you install it before your flight, it connects once you land and switch off airplane mode. Turn the line on and allow data roaming for it.
Is an eSIM worth it for Cape Verde?
Yes, if your phone supports eSIM. You land with working data, skip the airport SIM counter, avoid roaming charges and keep your home number active.
Which networks does the eSIM use?
It connects to licensed local partner networks in Cape Verde.
Can I buy an eSIM for Cape Verde before I travel?
Yes. Install it a few days ahead on home Wi-Fi and leave the line off. The validity period usually starts when the eSIM first connects in Cape Verde, not when you buy it.
Will WhatsApp keep working in Cape Verde?
Yes. WhatsApp stays linked to your home number on your physical SIM and uses your LinkPaLS data to send and receive.
What are the downsides of an eSIM?
Your phone must support eSIM and be carrier-unlocked, most QR codes install only once, and LinkPaLS plans are data-only, so you call through apps like WhatsApp or FaceTime.
