Which base station communication companies are there in Cape Verde

The two main telecommunications providers in Cabo Verde are Alou (formerly CV Móvel) and Unitel T+. They offer excellent coverage across the islands, ensuring that travellers can enjoy quality internet connections, even in the more distant locations. Internet access can be obtained via mobile data, Wi-Fi, and fixed broadband.

The area code for Cape Verde is +238 (00238). Communication services are provided by Cabo Verde Telecom and Unitel T+ SIM cards The fixed and mobile telephone service in Cape Verde is very affordable and there is mobile and internet coverage almost everywhere. The price of a SIM card is 100 escudos (around €1) with both national mobile providers.

Cape Verde is lagging behind in the expansion of broadband internet connections. Around 74 percent of all residents have access to the internet. Around 7 percent have their own fast internet connection, which is at least faster than the former ISDN (more than 256 kbit/s).

Values above 100 percent mean that, on average, every inhabitant has more than one connection. Cape Verde is lagging behind in the expansion of broadband internet connections. Around 74 percent of all residents have access to the internet.

Cape Verde has made striking progress in growing its telecommunication sector and became the Least Developed Country (LDC) with the highest telephone density in 1996, a position it still holds. Cabo Verde Telecom (CVT), the monopoly operator, has performed well and provided the country with an up-to-date telecommunication infrastructure.

As WiFi is not so widely available in all locations, you can opt to buy a phone card, especially if you plan to do a lot of excursions or activities outside the hotel. The mobile and landline telephone service in Cape Verde is very affordable and there is mobile and internet coverage almost everywhere.