City in São Vicente, Cabo Verde
Internet in Mindelo: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in Mindelo?
Wifi in cafés and bars is usually fine for browsing and video calls, but power cuts happen.
Getting online in Mindelo
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Fibre or ADSL available in many central apartments; confirm speed before booking. Plans cost roughly 2,500–4,000 CVE a month. |
| Cafés and coworking | Wifi in cafés and bars is usually fine for browsing and video calls, but power cuts happen. |
| 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 Mindelo
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 Mindelo?
Wifi in cafés and bars is usually fine for browsing and video calls, but power cuts happen.
Which SIM card should I get in Mindelo?
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 Spotted something out of date?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.