Do I need data if my all-inclusive has Wi-Fi?
Perhaps not much. Hotel Wi-Fi covers browsing in your room. A small eSIM plan keeps WhatsApp and maps working on the beach, in Santa Maria and on excursions.
Prices in pounds · for UK travellers
eSIM for Cape Verde from the UK
A week on Sal or Boa Vista? Cape Verde is far outside Europe roaming deals. See how much data you really need on an all-inclusive break, and what it costs in pounds.
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- QR code by emailinstall before you fly
- Keep your UK numberdata-only eSIM
- 24/7 live chatin the Graba SIM app
- Pay your way
Before you buy: straight answers
Is it cheaper than my UK network?
Compare the table on this page: it shows what each UK network publishes for Cape Verde. Where a UK network doesn’t publish a price, check with it before you rely on roaming.
Will the eSIM work on every island?
Yes. The plan covers Cape Verde, so it keeps working after an inter-island flight.
What your trip to Cape Verde costs
Set your trip length and how you use your phone. eSIM bars are data-only plans that cover the whole trip; UK network bars use your UK allowance and include calls and texts. EE and Vodafone and Three don’t publish a price for Cape Verde that we can check, so they aren’t charted.
Sources: O2 roaming (checked 6 November 2026) · Airalo fixed-data plans (checked 9 November 2026). Prices change; check before you buy.
Cape Verde eSIM
How long is your trip?
Pick the trip that sounds most like yours. Every plan is data only, paid once, with no contract.
Prices in GBP
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On every plan here
- Uses CVMOVEL
- Starts when you first connect, so you can install it before you fly
- QR code by emailInstall it in minutes
- Keep your numberData only, your SIM stays in
- 24/7 live chatIn the Graba SIM app
- Pay onceNo contract, guest checkout
More options
Other sizes for different kinds of trip.
Only need a day?
A day pass gives you full-speed data for one day, then slower data for the rest of the day.
500MB to 10GB a day
From £18.99
See day passesHow we choose these plans
For each trip we pick the current plan that costs the least while lasting the whole trip and gives about 0.3 to 0.7 GB a day, enough for maps, messages and social media. A plan may last longer than the trip. Everyone uses data differently, so check your phone’s recent data use. “Best value” only appears when that plan also costs the least per GB of all the plans that fit.
Arriving in Cape Verde
- SID Sal
- BVC Boa Vista
- RAI Praia, Santiago
- VXE São Vicente
UK holiday flights land on Sal (SID) or Boa Vista (BVC). Both airports are small and close to the resorts.
Signal where people go
- Santa Maria, Sal
- Good signal in town and along the resort strip.
- Boa Vista resorts
- Fine near Sal Rei; some large resorts on the coast rely on hotel Wi-Fi in rooms.
- Island excursions
- Quad and 4x4 trips across the dunes of Sal and Boa Vista can lose signal.
- Santiago and São Vicente
- Good in Praia and Mindelo, patchier in the mountains.
Networks our Cape Verde plans use: CVMOVEL
Your UK network in Cape Verde
Cape Verde is outside the EU, so Europe roaming deals on UK plans don’t cover it. What each network publishes for Cape Verde, and a week of it:
| Network | What it charges | 7 days | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
 EE | Varies by plan EE doesn’t publish one price for every country: it prices roaming by destination, plan and start date. Check EE’s roaming tool for Cape Verde. | No published price | EE roaming |
| O2 | O2 Travel £7 a day with the O2 Travel Bolt On: unlimited calls, texts and data, at up to 2 Mbps. | £49.00£7 a day × 7 | O2 in Cape Verde vs eSIM |
| Vodafone | Check Vodafone Check what Vodafone charges in Cape Verde in its roaming charge checker. Its European roaming passes only cover Zone B. | No published price | Vodafone roaming |
 Three | Not in Go Roam Cape Verde isn’t one of Three’s Go Roam destinations, so Three’s standard roaming rates apply. Check them on Three’s website. | No published price | Three roaming |
Sources: EE (checked 29 October 2026) · O2 (checked 6 November 2026) · Vodafone (checked 29 October 2026) · Three (checked 29 October 2026). Prices change; check before you buy.
Compare prices for Cape Verde
Know before you go
- Mobile data in Cape Verde costs more than in Europe, on every provider. If your resort Wi-Fi is good, a small plan for messages and maps away from the hotel may be all you need.
- Turn data roaming off for your UK SIM before you land. Cape Verde is outside the EU, and UK networks charge separately for it.
- Each island is separate. A Cape Verde plan covers every island, so inter-island flights don’t need a new eSIM.
Set it up before you fly
- Check your phone is unlocked and supports eSIM on our compatibility page.
- Install the plan at home on Wi-Fi with our iPhone or Android guide.
- When you land at Sal, switch mobile data to the eSIM and turn on data roaming for it only.
Questions about Cape Verde
Does a Cape Verde eSIM work on Sal and Boa Vista?
Yes. The plan covers Cape Verde, including Sal, Boa Vista, Santiago and São Vicente, on the CVMOVEL network.
Is mobile data expensive in Cape Verde?
Yes, compared with Europe. Choose the smallest plan that covers your time away from Wi-Fi, such as 1 GB for a week of messages and maps.
Is a travel eSIM cheaper than roaming in Cape Verde?
For a week with about 0.7 GB a day, O2’s £7 a day × 7 costs £49.00, less than the Graba SIM 5GB, 30 days plan at £144.50. If you are with O2 and your plan qualifies, roaming may suit you better.
What do UK networks charge in Cape Verde?
EE: EE doesn’t publish one price for every country: it prices roaming by destination, plan and start date. Check EE’s roaming tool for Cape Verde. O2: £7 a day with the O2 Travel Bolt On: unlimited calls, texts and data, at up to 2 Mbps. Vodafone: Check what Vodafone charges in Cape Verde in its roaming charge checker. Its European roaming passes only cover Zone B. Three: Cape Verde isn’t one of Three’s Go Roam destinations, so Three’s standard roaming rates apply. Check them on Three’s website.
What if something goes wrong?
Live chat in the Graba SIM app is open 24/7. Email and contact-form requests are answered Monday to Friday.
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