Island, Cabo Verde
Internet in Boa Vista: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in Boa Vista?
Fine for browsing in Sal Rei cafés and resorts; unreliable for calls in remote areas.
Getting online in Boa Vista
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Fibre or ADSL in some Sal Rei rentals; slower elsewhere. Confirm the plan before booking a long stay. |
| Cafés and coworking | Fine for browsing in Sal Rei cafés and resorts; unreliable for calls in remote areas. |
| Outages | Occasional power and mobile data cuts. |
| Tourist SIM | CV Móvel and Unitel T+ SIMs at airports and shops; passport required, roughly 1,000–2,500 CVE for data. |
| eSIM | Local eSIMs aren't easy for visitors to get; travel eSIMs or a physical SIM work. |
| Carriers | CV Móvel, Unitel T+ |
Coworking in Boa Vista
There's no dedicated coworking scene here; people work from cafés and accommodation.
Internet speeds in Africa
National medians, Speedtest Global Index.
Quick answers
Is the internet fast in Boa Vista?
Fine for browsing in Sal Rei cafés and resorts; unreliable for calls in remote areas.
Which SIM card should I get in Boa Vista?
CV Móvel and Unitel T+ SIMs at airports and shops; passport required, roughly 1,000–2,500 CVE for data.
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Sources
Speeds are medians from Ookla's Speedtest Global Index, cited for reference. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.