How Cape Verde scored
We evaluated eSIM options for Cape Verde using provider plan data and CV Movel's network specifications. 2 carrier networks accept eSIM roaming connections in Cape Verde: CV Movel and UNITEL T+. 6 plans from 5 providers form the basis of our comparison. Pricing starts at $10.68/GB on 4G LTE.
Two carriers operate in Cape Verde: CV Movel and UNITEL T+. CV Movel publishes the wider footprint, and UNITEL T+ is the fallback where the primary map thins.
The pricing ladder spans from 1GB at $15.80 ($15.80/GB) to 20GB at $217.26 ($10.86/GB). Best per-GB value sits at 10GB for $106.77 ($10.68/GB), our recommended tier for most Cape Verde travelers. Holafly adds an unlimited daily option from $2.99/day, which suits heavy data users on trips of 5+ days. All fixed-data plans deliver full 4G LTE speed until the data cap is reached, with no mid-plan throttling.
CV Movel's 4G LTE coverage spans Cape Verde's main population centers and tourist corridors. Rural coverage depends on CV Movel's tower density in less populated areas.
HelloRoam scores 9.5/10 for Cape Verde, the highest among 5 ranked providers. Airalo trails at 9.3/10. These scores reflect Cape Verde-specific conditions: CV Movel routing, 6 available plans, and 4G LTE as the network standard. Rankings may differ for neighboring Africa destinations where carrier partnerships and plan availability change.
What the rubric scores
The rubric ranked 6 eSIM plans from 5 providers for Cape Verde on five dimensions: Coverage (25%), Pricing (25%), Network tier (20%), App features (15%), Support access (15%). Each provider takes a 1-5 mark per dimension, and the weighted total is doubled to give the /10 display score.
Where the inputs come from
Scores for Cape Verde use the published weighted formula: Coverage (25%), Pricing (25%), Network tier (20%), App features (15%), and Support access (15%). Each dimension receives a raw score from 1 to 5. The composite multiplies by 2 for a 0-10 display scale. Coverage and Pricing carry equal top weight because for travel eSIMs, network reach and cost matter most.
Country-specific adjustments for Cape Verde: Single-carrier markets like Cape Verde receive a ceiling of 4.0/5 on Coverage, since no failover redundancy exists. Unlimited plan availability in Cape Verde adjusts the Pricing dimension to weight per-day unlimited rates alongside per-GB fixed rates. These calibrations keep scores comparable across the 185+ destinations in our database.
The scoring spread across 5 providers for Cape Verde is 1.5 points (HelloRoam at 9.5/10 down to Nomad at 8.0/10). A spread under 1.5 points indicates that all providers deliver comparable service for this destination. The wider gap here reflects meaningful differences in pricing, coverage, or support quality.
Read the full scoring rubric.
BesteSIM runs no speed tests and publishes no throughput figure for Cape Verde. The network-tier score reads the technology each carrier publishes, which is 4G LTE here.
Cape Verde Network Landscape
Cape Verde has 1 mobile network: CVMOVEL (4G). CV Movel delivers the strongest coverage combination. All 5 providers route through these carriers.
Carrier Partnerships
Cape Verde operates 1 mobile network: CVMOVEL (4G). CV Movel serves as the primary routing partner for travel eSIMs in this market. All five ranked providers route exclusively through CV Movel. Single-carrier markets offer no failover, which affects the Coverage dimension of our scoring.
CV Movel publishes 4G LTE across Cape Verde, and every ranked provider attaches to it rather than to a network of its own. Single-carrier coverage means no automatic failover. Coverage quality depends entirely on CV Movel's tower infrastructure and geographic reach in Cape Verde.
Carrier selection in Cape Verde is largely predetermined by CV Movel's dominant roaming agreements. Providers compete on plan structure, pricing, and service quality rather than network access. Coverage scores follow the published partner list rather than anything measured on the ground.
Review Timeline
Plans and pricing for Cape Verde were last verified in May 2026. All 6 plans confirmed active on CV Movel's 4G LTE network. Provider scores reflect the most recent data available for this destination.
We review Cape Verde rankings quarterly and after any major network change (carrier merger, 5G rollout, new provider entry). Price updates are checked monthly. If CV Movel launches a new network tier or a provider adjusts Cape Verde plan pricing, scores are recalculated within 2 weeks.
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