TripoSIM's Cape Verde eSIMs connect to 3 local networks (CVMovel, UNITEL and Unitel T+), on 4G/LTE (no 5G listed). There are 15 plans, and top-up support is listed for at least some catalog entries.
Networks appearing in the country catalog
- CVMovel
- UNITEL
- Unitel T+
The country dataset lists 3 local operator names across TripoSIM catalog entries. Those names can belong to different purchasable plans. There is no proof in this country summary that one purchased profile can use every named network. Check the network list for the exact SKU before paying. Manual selection only works if your purchased plan is authorized to use the selected operator.
Cape Verde ranks #3 of 42 Africa destinations by number of listed partner networks.
5G in Cape Verde
9 of 42 Africa destinations list 5G. The dataset does not list 5G for this country; verify the selected SKU and local operator before making speed assumptions. That is enough for maps, messaging, video calls and streaming in normal conditions; just don't pay extra for a 5G phone feature you won't use here.
Cape Verde plan snapshot
| Plans listed | 15 |
|---|---|
| Cheapest plan | $9.00 |
| Median price per GB | $6.40 |
| 1 GB / 5 GB / 10 GB | $9.00 / $30.00 / $49.00 |
| Unlimited | from $18.50, 1 GB/day full speed, then 512 kbps |
Top-ups and validity
Top-up support is listed for at least some offers. Before purchasing, verify whether your exact SKU allows a top-up and whether it changes validity or only adds data.
Pre-trip checklist for Cape Verde
- Your phone is unlocked and supports eSIM (and 5G if you want it).
- The plan page lists Cape Verde itself, not just a regional name.
- The validity covers every day from arrival to departure, and you know what starts the clock.
- You checked which of the catalog-listed networks your chosen SKU actually permits.
- You know how to top up from your phone.
Other Africa destinations
| Destination | Networks | 5G | Top-up |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Verde | 3 | No | Yes |
| Eswatini | 4 | No | Yes |
| Algeria | 3 | Yes | Yes |
| Gambia | 3 | No | Yes |
| Ghana | 3 | No | Yes |
| Mauritius | 3 | No | Yes |
| Sierra Leone | 3 | No | Yes |
Questions travelers ask about this destination
Which network does a Cape Verde eSIM use?
TripoSIM lists CVMovel, UNITEL and Unitel T+ as partner networks for Cape Verde. Not all listed networks necessarily belong to the same SKU.
Does a Cape Verde travel eSIM support 5G?
No 5G is listed for Cape Verde, so expect 4G/LTE, which is fine for maps, messaging and video calls.
Can I top up a Cape Verde eSIM if I run out of data?
Yes, top-ups are listed for Cape Verde, but verify eligibility and the process for the purchased SKU. Check the plan page for how top-ups affect validity.
Source and method
Figures come from the TripoSIM travel eSIM dataset (CC BY 4.0), generated from TripoSIM's live catalog on 2 November 2026: country-level observed price fields in USD, which do not verify a purchasable plan for a specific trip. Rankings compare the median price per GB across observed catalog entries in each country. This site is owned by the same company as TripoSIM, so this is first-party data, not an independent market survey. Prices, plan duration and individual terms can change; the checkout page is authoritative. A country-level network list can combine different SKUs, not networks guaranteed in any one purchased profile.