Local SIM card
In many countries, it is a good idea to obtain a local SIM card. That way, you have internet on the go and don’t pay exorbitant prices on your foreign SIM, why to get a local SIM?
(1) the hotel/accommodation may not have WiFi included,
(2) public areas, cafes and restaurants may not offer WiFi
(3) you can use your SIM from your country with “The cost of using data Roaming
(4) if you intend to stay here for a while, get a local SIM card with the Internet has become really urgent in the first 24 hours. At Cape Verde airports has free and unlimited WiFi upon arrival you can connect and send an update to family, friends and followers!
Finding a provider
To buy a Cape Verde SIM card you can go to an operator, the cost of the SIM card is on average 5 euros. The price of 1 GB of internet is 10 €.
In Cape Verde we have 2 mobile service providers, prices are similar although each one is more popular on different islands.
The SIM card Sold out.
SIM cards with calls and internet are almost always sold out which makes the user’s life difficult, having to travel to stores several times in an attempt to get a normal sim card, with call balance and data balance, you can also request only one Data SIM, it can work for you if you just need the internet and don’t need to call anyone.
SIM cards need configuration for Android but for iPhone this procedure is not necessary, including entering the PIN code that comes with the SIM card.
Do not get too much data in a transaction, as it is very easy to reload it.
– You do not need to bring identification documents such as a passport or ID to buy a SIM card in Cape Verde.
– Pay in local currency, Escudos (CVE) or in euros, we always apply the exchange rate which is 110 CVE = 1 EUR, but people always charge as if it were 100 CVE = 1 EUR. This applies to many restaurants, bars, shops, but not everything, most of he attractions and tours, big hotels, charge 1 EUR= 110 CVE.
– CVMóvel blocks personal access points on the iPhone. This means that you cannot share your mobile data with other devices, such as a computer. Works well with Android phones, so bring a friend who’s on Android! 🙂
Cape Verde’s emergency number is 112, as in many parts of Europe. You call this number, regardless of whether you need medical assistance, the fire department or the police.
– The Cape Verde calling code extension is +238
– Funny fact! If you are on Android, you have the option to use Facebook for free in the app. The downside (or blessing?) Is that you can’t see photos or videos – for which switching between the paid and the free version is quite easy and smooth. For Apple users: you can use Facebook for free using it in your browser and typing free.facebook.com.