CVTelecom
72% of internet subscriptions in ARME’s March 2026 figures. Check the terms of your mobile or fixed connection; a VPN still uses that plan’s data.
Free VPN
for Cape Verde.
An encrypted connection. A different IP. No VPN subscription.
Free access requires bandwidth sharing. How it works
Geonode.com
Local connection guidance
A free VPN does not replace an internet plan. Here is what to check on the connection you use in Cape Verde.
Connection troubleshootingNeed an IP address in Cape Verde?
Using a VPN while you are in Cape Verde and choosing a VPN exit there are different things. We have not published verified Zenshield exit locations for Cape Verde. Check the current location choices in the app before relying on a specific IP location.
$0No VPN subscription fee. Here’s the exchange.
A free VPN. A clear exchange.
You get
A different IP. An encrypted VPN connection.
Apps for Windows and Android
You share
Bandwidth and your public IP for network requests.
Zenshield is free because you share part of your internet connection with Geonode’s network. Its customers’ requests travel through your public IP.
Sharing is required for free access. You agree in the app before it starts.
Sharing does not give network customers remote access to your device, files, photos or messages.
Usage varies, with no fixed bandwidth cap. Data charges, battery and performance effects may apply.
To stop sharing, fully exit the app. Uninstalling also stops it. Disconnecting the VPN or minimizing the app may leave sharing running. Sharing may restart when the app opens again.
Download. Install. Connect.
Get installation help.Download & install
Get the Windows app or Android APK. Downloading alone doesn’t start sharing.
DownloadsRead it. Then decide.
Create or sign in to your account in the app. Review the bandwidth exchange before you agree.
Read the exchangeConnect when you’re ready.
Turn on the VPN in the app. VPN and sharing run separately, so switching the VPN off may leave sharing on.
Connection troubleshooting
Questions about Zenshield
Contact the teamIs Zenshield free to use in Cape Verde?
Zenshield does not charge a subscription. Free access requires opt-in bandwidth sharing, and your internet provider’s data charges still apply. App access and network rules can vary, so check the connection you intend to use.
Does Zenshield have VPN servers in Cape Verde?
We have not confirmed which Zenshield server locations are available in Cape Verde. Check the app’s available locations before depending on a local IP address.
Can I use it on an iPhone or Mac?
The available downloads are Windows and Android. We are not offering an iOS, macOS or Linux download here.
What happens after I download?
Install the app, sign in or create an account, then read the sharing terms during onboarding. Consent is required before participation. Use the Windows instructions or Android instructions for help.
Will a VPN give me free mobile data?
No. A VPN uses an existing internet connection. Downloading, VPN use and opt-in bandwidth sharing can use your data allowance. Check your plan before participating on mobile data or roaming.
Get Zenshield for your device
Get the Windows app or Android APK. Downloading alone doesn’t start sharing.
Free access requires bandwidth sharing. How it works
Keep exploring
From Praia to the next island.
Cabo Verde is an archipelago. Plan around the islands you will visit, rather than assuming one hotel or mobile connection covers the whole trip. Visit Cabo Verde has island and transport information.
Praia and Mindelo
When switching between work Wi-Fi, accommodation and mobile data, reconnect in the VPN app and check its status. A working browser sign-in page may be needed before a hotel network lets the VPN connect.
Sal and Boa Vista
Download the app and save the installation steps before heading out. Ask accommodation staff about the connection and sharing rules instead of treating a Wi-Fi sign as a coverage guarantee.
Moving between islands
Keep bookings and travel details available offline. A VPN changes how an existing connection is routed; it does not create mobile signal during an island transfer.
Useful websites in Cape Verde.
A few local places to start for news, travel and public information. These are editorial picks, not a visitor ranking or a promise of VPN compatibility.
Local news and programmes
RTC publishes Cape Verdean news and radio and television programming. Check the service’s own access terms when travelling.
Travel between the islands
Visit Cabo Verde brings together island information and travel planning resources.
Government information
Governo de Cabo Verde provides official government news and links to public information.
Internet and telecom information
ARME publishes telecom market reports, including the provider figures used on this page.
Cape Verde’s internet providers.
ARME’s first-quarter 2026 report lists three internet providers. Mobile broadband on small-screen devices accounts for 86% of internet subscriptions, so check your data allowance before downloading or sharing on a prepaid connection. Read ARME’s report.
CVTelecom
72% of internet subscriptions in ARME’s March 2026 figures. Check the terms of your mobile or fixed connection; a VPN still uses that plan’s data.
Unitel T+
27.3% of internet subscriptions in the same report. If you use prepaid mobile data, check the balance and expiry before installing an APK or enabling sharing.
Starlink
0.64% of internet subscriptions in the report. For a shared satellite connection at your accommodation, ask the owner about bandwidth sharing before opting in.
