Will my eSIM work as soon as I land in Cape Verde?

Yes — install it at home on Wi-Fi before you fly, then switch the line on when you land. It joins a partner network in Cape Verde automatically, usually before you reach baggage claim. Your days only start counting at that first connection.

Do I keep my own number and WhatsApp in Cape Verde?

Yes. This is a data-only eSIM that runs alongside your home SIM. Your number stays active for calls and texts, and WhatsApp keeps working on your usual number the whole trip.

When do my days start counting?

Only when the eSIM first connects to a network in Cape Verde — not when you buy or install it. Buying ahead of your trip is completely safe.

Which phones work with a Cape Verde eSIM?

Most phones from 2018 onward: iPhone XS and newer, Samsung Galaxy S20 and newer, Google Pixel 3 and newer, plus many recent Xiaomi, Oppo and Motorola models. Your phone must also be carrier-unlocked — check yours in 30 seconds on our compatibility page.

The best eSIM for Cape Verde in 2026.

Travel data for Cape Verde — one clear price per day, no surprises. Judged the way a traveller would: real per-day pricing, honest comparisons, and setup that takes two minutes at home.

Unlimited data · 30-day refund promise· updated July 2026

Our picks by trip type.

City break

5 days · 1gb

Long weekend or short hop — Cape Verde at the standard day rate.

£2.59/day · £12.96 total

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What makes an eSIM the best choice for Cape Verde?

Three things decide it: a price agreed before you fly, data that doesn't run out mid-trip, and a setup you can finish at home. A prepaid unlimited travel eSIM answers all three — from £18.89 per day in Cape Verde, with the QR code in your inbox seconds after ordering.

Touring several African countries? The Africa regional eSIM covers 44 destinations on one plan.

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eSIM vs the old ways in Cape Verde

eSIM

ROAMING

AIRPORT SIM

Data allowance

Unlimited

Usually capped

Rarely unlimited

Price known upfront

Prepaid

Billed after

Varies at the desk

Ready when you land

Instantly

After the queue

Keep WhatsApp number

SIM swapped

Cape Verde eSIM from £18.89/day — the whole bill, agreed before you fly.

30-day refund promiseUnused, uninstalled eSIM? Full refund, no questions.

The price is the billPrepaid and final — roaming charges can't happen.

Days start when you landInstall early with zero pressure; counting begins at first connection.

Humans, 24/7Real people answer, before, during and after the trip.

Quick answers.

For a single-country trip, the Cape Verde eSIM is the best value. Touring several African countries? The Africa regional eSIM covers 44 destinations on one plan.

Worth reading before you fly.

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