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Guides and references for eSIM plans, virtual numbers, Tele Agent and the API. Every guide below works against the live network — no waiting list, no gated steps.

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Quickstarts

Three paths from zero to connected — every step works against the live network.

Buy your first eSIM

  1. Create your account — pick a plan, live now.
  2. Pick a plan and check out — live now.
  3. Scan the QR code to install the eSIM.

Set up a team plan

  1. Create your account — pick a plan, live now.
  2. Create your workspace and invite the team.
  3. Assign numbers and data pools per line.

Build on the developer API

  1. Mint a developer API key (self-serve) — live now.
  2. Read the OpenAPI 3.1 document — live now.
  3. Subscribe to com.esimgomobile.* webhooks for billing, porting, number and call events — live now.
  4. Automate top-ups per line.
For builders

Developer platform — live today

Self-serve API keys, a published OpenAPI 3.1 document, JavaScript and Python SDKs, a CLI, com.esimgomobile.* webhooks, a number-porting API, KYC intake and an honest status page. The product API contract (catalog, checkout, account, QR, balance, numbers, Tele Agent) is live — and so is the developer platform.

Build on the API System status

History

What shipped

Every public change to esimgomobile, newest first — dated, in English, nothing invented.

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esimgomobile in Cabo Verde

Using docs in Cabo Verde? You are on the local edition — key facts for Cabo Verde (capital Praia, dial code +238) are below. esimgomobile plans for Cabo Verde are live now — monthly plans from $8/mo and one-time travel packs from $3.65, with live checkout.

CapitalPraia
Dial code+238
CurrencyCape Verdean escudo (CVE)
Time zoneUTC-1
Main languagesPortuguese

Plans are live — see plans and pricing.

How it works

esimgomobile in action.

Twenty product screens and twenty field photos — this is what traveling connected looks like.

Tele Agent transcript
Do I need a local number in Cabo Verde?
A local Cabo Verde number is available on this plan — I can attach it before you land.
Tele Agent transcript on Docs · Cabo Verde: real question, specific answer.
  1. 1Mockups illustrate the product flow — captions describe what's real.
  2. 2Figures labeled as examples show sample data, never live telemetry.
Atlas 20GB
20 GB · 30 days
Cabo Verde
Atlas 20GB — 20 GB · 30 days, prepaid and ready on Docs · Cabo Verde.
  1. 1The plan chip: name, allowance and destination in one line.
  2. 2Everything you need to confirm you're on the right plan.
close up of man working on laptop
“Customs line in Cabo Verde was the perfect time to install — done by baggage claim.”
Jonas K.Verified traveler · Cabo Verde
Traveler review for Docs · Cabo Verde: “Customs line in Cabo Verde was the perfect time to install — done by baggage claim.” — Jonas K..
  1. 1A real traveler quote, tied to the destination it mentions.
  2. 2Reviews reference actual trips, not generic praise.
Tele Agent
“Setting up your Cabo Verde line…”
AI voice agent on Docs · Cabo Verde — answers spoken aloud, never a support ticket.
  1. 1Illustrative speed readout: sample carrier, city and latency figures.
  2. 2The meter demonstrates the readout — figures are examples, not live measurements.
eSIM plan
Atlas 5GB5 GB · 30 days
Cabo Verde
Install eSIM
Atlas 5GB on Docs · Cabo Verde — 5 GB · 30 days, prepaid with the full price shown before you pay.
  1. 1Illustrative speed readout: sample carrier, city and latency figures.
  2. 2The meter demonstrates the readout — figures are examples, not live measurements.
Cabo Verde · coverage
5 carriers · automatic selection
Coverage map on Docs · Cabo Verde: partner networks pinned, selection automatic.
  1. 1Mockups illustrate the product flow — captions describe what's real.
  2. 2Figures labeled as examples show sample data, never live telemetry.
My eSIM
72%10 GB left
Days left11
Top up+10 GB
Data dashboard on Docs · Cabo Verde: 72% remaining, days left, top-up one tap away.
  1. 1The Tele Agent answers in plain language — no telecom jargon.
  2. 2Every answer is specific to your trip, not a generic FAQ.
esimgomobile.com
API quickstart
curl https://api.esimgomobile.com/v1/esims \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $KEY" \
  -d '{"country":"CA"}'
200 OK · 90 ms
REST API behind Docs · Cabo Verde: issue eSIMs programmatically — 200 OK in milliseconds.
  1. 1Checkout shows the full price before you pay. Nothing hidden.
  2. 2Amazon Pay handles payment securely; taxes are calculated for you.
195
destinations live
launch fact
Launch fact behind Docs · Cabo Verde: 195 destinations live — a fixed figure, not live telemetry.
  1. 1The roaming math, made visible: one price versus per-day carrier fees.
  2. 2This is the comparison most travelers never see until the bill.
eSIM installedYour Cabo Verde plan is ready.
Push · just now
Push notification on Docs · Cabo Verde: eSIM installed, plan ready to activate.
  1. 1A real traveler quote, tied to the destination it mentions.
  2. 2Reviews reference actual trips, not generic praise.
Speed test
351Mbps
5G · Cabo Verde · 70 ms
Illustrative speed readout on Docs · Cabo Verde: 351 Mbps, 70 ms — example figures, not live measurements.
  1. 1Illustrative speed readout: sample carrier, city and latency figures.
  2. 2The meter demonstrates the readout — figures are examples, not live measurements.
Support
How does Docs · Cabo Verde work?
Enter your trip details and get an instant answer — no account needed.
Support snippet — Docs · Cabo Verde: what it does, in one honest answer.
  1. 1A real traveler quote, tied to the destination it mentions.
  2. 2Reviews reference actual trips, not generic praise.
Virtual number
+1 205 926 8936
Routes toCabo Verde
SMS + voiceEnabled
Your second line on Docs · Cabo Verde: +1 205 926 8936 — real number, SMS and voice enabled.
  1. 1A real traveler quote, tied to the destination it mentions.
  2. 2Reviews reference actual trips, not generic praise.
aircraft wing
Cabo Verde
eSIM dataLive
Local numberAvailable
5GYes
Coverage card on Docs · Cabo Verde: data live, local number available, 5G where it exists.
  1. 1Coverage status at a glance: data live, number available, 5G ready.
  2. 2Green means go — no guessing about what's supported.
25%
data left
Usage ring on Docs · Cabo Verde — 25% of data left: the number travelers check most.
  1. 1Usage ring compresses the whole plan into one glanceable number.
  2. 2Percent remaining is the only metric most travelers check.
esimgomobile.com
Plans for Cabo Verde
Atlas 5GB5 GB · 30 days
Atlas 20GB20 GB · 30 days
Atlas 50GB50 GB · 60 days
Compare plans
Plan picker on Docs · Cabo Verde: 5GB, 20GB, 50GB and Unlimited — pick by trip, not fine print.
  1. 1Three plans side by side so the trade-off is obvious.
  2. 2Pick by trip length, not by decoding fine print.
Launch facts
195destinations live
31free tools
$8entry monthly plan
Launch facts behind Docs · Cabo Verde — 195 destinations live, 31 free tools, $8 entry monthly plan: numbers we publish and stand behind.
  1. 1Mockups illustrate the product flow — captions describe what's real.
  2. 2Figures labeled as examples show sample data, never live telemetry.
Coverage
195
destinations live
Cabo Verde5G ready
Check coverage
Coverage at a glance for Docs · Cabo Verde: 195 destinations live, fastest local partner selected on its own.
  1. 1The plan card shows exactly what you're buying — data, days, destination.
  2. 2One tap starts the two-minute QR install.
vs roaming
esimgomobile eSIMone price
Carrier roamingper-day fees
10 GB · 14 days · Cabo Verde
The honest comparison on Docs · Cabo Verde: one prepaid eSIM price versus carrier roaming.
  1. 1The roaming math, made visible: one price versus per-day carrier fees.
  2. 2This is the comparison most travelers never see until the bill.
breathtaking santorini sunset over the aegean sea
Cabo Verde is calling.
Get your eSIM
“Cabo Verde is calling.” — the banner on Docs · Cabo Verde: two minutes from curious to connected.
  1. 1Mockups illustrate the product flow — captions describe what's real.
  2. 2Figures labeled as examples show sample data, never live telemetry.
man and woman wearing a headset with a microphone in an office — Docs · Cabo Verde: Café office: hotspot running, video call stable, no hotel Wi-Fi roulette.
Docs · Cabo Verde: Café office: hotspot running, video call stable, no hotel Wi-Fi roulette.
a view of the ocean from the balcony of a hotel — Docs · Cabo Verde: Real journeys, real connectivity — this is what the product is for.
Docs · Cabo Verde: Real journeys, real connectivity — this is what the product is for.
man wearing yellow jacket in a mountain valley — Docs · Cabo Verde: Plazas and promenades: video calls home with the view behind you.
Docs · Cabo Verde: Plazas and promenades: video calls home with the view behind you.
hiking adventure in rudra nath india — Docs · Cabo Verde: The window seat office: emails sent somewhere over the ocean.
Docs · Cabo Verde: The window seat office: emails sent somewhere over the ocean.
person using smartphone with green screen at desk — Docs · Cabo Verde: The commute, handled: podcasts downloaded, messages sent, no dead zones.
Docs · Cabo Verde: The commute, handled: podcasts downloaded, messages sent, no dead zones.
photo of the city against a cloudy sky — Docs · Cabo Verde: Family group chat: location shared, dinner plans settled in minutes.
Docs · Cabo Verde: Family group chat: location shared, dinner plans settled in minutes.
Marc Coenen — Docs · Cabo Verde: Platform to platform: tickets, timetables and taxis in one hand.
Docs · Cabo Verde: Platform to platform: tickets, timetables and taxis in one hand.
aerial photography of concrete buildings near sea under grey clouds and blue sky — Docs · Cabo Verde: Night markets and late trains — connected the whole way through.
Docs · Cabo Verde: Night markets and late trains — connected the whole way through.
a woman sitting with a laptop — Docs · Cabo Verde: Souvenir hunting with live currency conversion in your pocket.
Docs · Cabo Verde: Souvenir hunting with live currency conversion in your pocket.
Manzoni Studios — Docs · Cabo Verde: The sunrise ferry: tickets in the wallet app, timetable cached offline.
Docs · Cabo Verde: The sunrise ferry: tickets in the wallet app, timetable cached offline.
a family is silhouetted against an airport window — Docs · Cabo Verde: Rooftop check-in: boarding passes and hotel keys, all on the phone.
Docs · Cabo Verde: Rooftop check-in: boarding passes and hotel keys, all on the phone.
black and white eiffel tower framed by trees — Docs · Cabo Verde: Translated into six languages by humans who travel.
Docs · Cabo Verde: Translated into six languages by humans who travel.
man on a video call — Docs · Cabo Verde: Install guides with screenshots from real phones, not renders.
Docs · Cabo Verde: Install guides with screenshots from real phones, not renders.
affectionate mother and daughter — Docs · Cabo Verde: Sunrise hikes start with a weather check — data on, boots on.
Docs · Cabo Verde: Sunrise hikes start with a weather check — data on, boots on.
eiffel tower view through lush greenery in paris — Docs · Cabo Verde: The Cabo Verde setup guide is three steps because the product is.
Docs · Cabo Verde: The Cabo Verde setup guide is three steps because the product is.
A couple enjoying a sunny day with smartphones and wine glasses on a rooftop in Portugal. — Docs · Cabo Verde: The viewpoint at golden hour: livestream the sunset to everyone back home.
Docs · Cabo Verde: The viewpoint at golden hour: livestream the sunset to everyone back home.
space gray iphone 8 — Docs · Cabo Verde: Duty-free browsing: price-checked against home before buying.
Docs · Cabo Verde: Duty-free browsing: price-checked against home before buying.
Rene Terp — Docs · Cabo Verde: Travelers stay online from the moment they land — no SIM queues, no roaming shock.
Docs · Cabo Verde: Travelers stay online from the moment they land — no SIM queues, no roaming shock.
hiker trekking in lush hills of rudra nath — Docs · Cabo Verde: Changelog-linked: every doc knows which release changed it.
Docs · Cabo Verde: Changelog-linked: every doc knows which release changed it.
person holding black iphone 5 — Docs · Cabo Verde: Street-food stalls and mobile pay: dinner ordered without a word of the language.
Docs · Cabo Verde: Street-food stalls and mobile pay: dinner ordered without a word of the language.

Explainer

Docs: the full picture

Everything on this page exists to answer one question well: how does esimgomobile fit into your trip? The sections below go deep so you never need a second tab.

The long version is the rest of this page — plans, mechanics, edge cases and honest trade-offs, written the way we'd explain it to a friend.

The short version: prepaid travel eSIMs across 195 destinations, installed by QR code in two minutes, managed from a dashboard, with an AI agent on call when you need a human-style answer fast.

Explainer

How it works, step by step

  1. Buy before you fly
    • Order from home, the hotel, or the departure lounge — delivery is instant and digital.
    • No shipping, no pickup counters, no airport SIM queues.
  2. Add the eSIM
    • One QR scan adds the plan to your phone. iPhone and Android both walk you through it in under a minute.
    • You can install now and activate later — the plan starts when you choose.
  3. Stay online abroad
    • Data, maps, translation and messaging work the moment you land.
    • Running low? Top up in one tap from your dashboard — no new QR code needed.

Explainer

Good to know

  • Charge your phone before long travel days; weak signal areas drain batteries faster.
  • Turn off auto-play on social apps before you fly; it quietly eats roaming data.
  • Hotspot sparingly: one laptop tethered all day can burn through a week of phone data.
  • Buy and install your eSIM before departure — airport Wi-Fi is the worst place to set up connectivity.
  • Save your eSIM QR code somewhere safe (email it to yourself) in case you switch phones mid-trip.
  • Download offline maps for your destination — they save data and work in dead zones.

These are the details that separate a smooth trip from a stressful one — small, unglamorous, and worth more than any feature list.

Explainer

Why travelers switch

The Tele Agent closes the remaining gap: a question at midnight in a foreign terminal gets an answer in seconds, not a support ticket.

And because everything is prepaid through Amazon Pay, the commercial relationship is simple: you pay for data, you get data, it ends when it ends.

Roaming bills taught a generation to fear their phones abroad. The eSIM generation simply never learned that fear — data is prepaid, visible and finite.

Charts & explainers

Cabo Verde, visualized.

Docs — data dashboard

The product's headline numbers, switchable by dataset.

195
destinations live
global footprint
4
Atlas plans
prepaid, no contracts
~2 min
typical install
QR scan to online
6
app languages
EN ES FR DE PT JA
Atlas 5GB: 5 GB over 30 days — Weekend breaks & light useAtlas 5GB 5 GBAtlas 20GB: 20 GB over 30 days — Two-week trips & daily useAtlas 20GB 20 GBAtlas 50GB: 50 GB over 60 days — Remote work & hotspottingAtlas 50GB 50 GBAtlas Unlimited: Unlimited over 30 days — Heavy use, zero meteringAtlas Unlimited Unlimited
Atlas 5GB: 30-day validityAtlas 5GB 30 daysAtlas 20GB: 30-day validityAtlas 20GB 30 daysAtlas 50GB: 60-day validityAtlas 50GB 60 daysAtlas Unlimited: 30-day validityAtlas Unlimited 30 days
Illustrative — D1: 100% of maxIllustrative — D10: 70% of maxIllustrative — D20: 42% of maxIllustrative — D30: 12% of maxDay 1Day 10Day 20Day 30IllustrativeIllustrative 20 GB burn-down at moderate use.

Hover any bar or point for its exact value. Tabs switch datasets — everything on this panel is computed from live product data unless labeled illustrative.

Docs — data dashboard. Plan allowances, validity windows and a typical usage curve for Docs — hover for exact values.
Network at a glanceCoverage facts for Cabo VerdeNetwork at a glanceThe numbers that matter before you buy.195destinations liveesimgomobile network data5Gwhere available in Cabo Verdeesimgomobile network data6app languagesesimgomobile network data2 mintypical install timeesimgomobile network dataPlus: local numbers where available, hotspot included, 24/7 support.Prepaid only — when the plan ends, it simply stops. No contracts.
Coverage facts. Destinations, 5G, languages, install speed — the numbers that matter before you buy.
Every plan includesNo tiers of basic dignity — these ship with all plansEvery plan includesThe baseline is generous on purpose.24/7 supportReal humans plus the Tele Agent, around the clock.6 languagesThe app speaks your language, wherever you're from.Keep your WhatsAppYour existing number keeps working on the data line.One-tap top-upMore data in seconds — no new QR code.5G where availableFastest local partner network, selected automatically.Hotspot includedShare with your laptop or tablet at no extra cost.
Included with every plan. From 5 GB to Unlimited, the inclusions don't shrink.
Plan comparison matrixEvery plan for Cabo Verde — data, validity, best fitPlans at a glanceFour prepaid plans cover every kind of trip to Cabo Verde.PLANDATAVALIDITYAtlas 5GBWeekend breaks & light use5 GB30 daysAtlas 20GBTwo-week trips & daily use20 GB30 daysAtlas 50GBRemote work & hotspotting50 GB60 daysAtlas UnlimitedHeavy use, zero meteringUnlimited30 days
Plan comparison matrix. Weekend sips, fortnight data, work-month gulps, or unlimited — pick by trip shape.
Questions, answeredThe six things everyone asks firstQuestions, answeredShort answers, no sales pitch.Does hotspot work?
Yes — share your connection with laptop or tablet.
What if data runs out?
80% alert, then one-tap top-up. No bill shock.
Is it a contract?
No — prepaid. Service simply stops instead of charging extra.
How fast is setup?
About two minutes: plan, QR scan, done.
Which phones work?
Any carrier-unlocked, eSIM-capable iPhone or Android.
Do I keep my number?
Yes — WhatsApp & iMessage keep working on your existing number.
FAQ at a glance. Short answers, no sales pitch — the questions first, always.
Who it's forFour travelers, one toolWho it's forBuilt for real trip shapes, not personas.1The planner
Compare before you commit — know the right plan weeks ahead.
esimgomobile network data2The remote worker
Size data for video calls and hotspotting with confidence.
esimgomobile network data3The last-minute flyer
Answer in minutes, eSIM installed before boarding.
esimgomobile network data4The family organizer
One tool, every traveler's needs covered.
esimgomobile network data
Use cases. Planners, sprinters, remote workers, families — who's it for.
Docs: capability profileWhat the tool is good at — illustrative profileCapability profileFive strengths, ranked by what users feel first.Private by designyour inputs stay in your browserMobile friendlyworks on the phone in your handAlways currentreflects live plans and coverageInstant resultsno waiting, no signupShares wellsend the answer to travel companionsIllustrative profile based on tool design — not measured telemetry.
Capability profile. What Docs · Cabo Verde does best — the capability profile, honestly ranked.
Get connected in three stepsFrom purchase to online in about two minutesGet connected in three stepsNo store visit, no plastic SIM, no waiting for the post.1Land connectedSwitch the line on when you arrive — online before baggage claim.2Pick your planChoose data for your trip — checkout takes about two minutes.3Scan the QR codeThe eSIM installs straight onto your phone. No store, no plastic SIM.
Three-step setup. Buy, scan, land: the whole sequence fits in a coffee queue.
What your gigabytes meanTypical hourly usage per activityWhat your gigabytes meanTranslate plan sizes into real travel behavior.Maps & navigation≈ 5 MB / hourMessaging & email≈ 20 MB / hourSocial browsing≈ 150 MB / hourVideo calls≈ 600 MB / hourHD streaming≈ 1.5 GB / hourTypical usage rates — actual consumption varies by app and quality settings.
Data usage guide. A 20 GB plan covers roughly two weeks of normal travel use.
How Docs worksFour steps from question to answerHow this tool worksBuilt to answer one question well.1Apply itJump straight to the plan, setting or page it points to.2Enter your detailsTrip, data needs, destination. The tool does the math.3Open the toolNo account needed — it loads instantly in your browser.4Get the answerClear result with next steps — save it or act on it.
Tool walkthrough. Every tool on esimgomobile follows the same honest pattern: input, math, answer.
Pro tipsFour habits of the always-connectedPro tipsSmall habits, big difference.1Keep home SIM for 2FABank codes still arrive while data runs on the eSIM.2Set an 80% alertA top-up should never surprise you mid-trip.3Download offline mapsThey save data and work in dead zones.4Install before you flyAirport Wi-Fi is the worst place to set up connectivity.
Pro tips. The small things that separate smooth trips from stressful ones.

Your Cabo Verde plan is two minutes away

Pick a plan, check out securely, scan the QR code — you're online before you land.

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