Capital city in Santiago, Cabo Verde
Internet in Praia: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in Praia?
Better than elsewhere in the country: most cafés and hotels offer usable wifi for video calls.
Getting online in Praia
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Fibre and ADSL are available in most Palmarejo and Plateau apartments; plans cost roughly 2,500–5,000 CVE a month. |
| Cafés and coworking | Better than elsewhere in the country: most cafés and hotels offer usable wifi for video calls. |
| Outages | Occasional power cuts and mobile slowdowns. |
| 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 Praia
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 Praia?
Better than elsewhere in the country: most cafés and hotels offer usable wifi for video calls.
Which SIM card should I get in Praia?
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 Spotted something out of date?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.