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How are telecommunications in Cape Verde?

Roaming agreements exist between Cabo Verde Telecom, the local mobile phone service provider, and most UK and European mobile service providers, although it is a bit expensive. Competitors are looking to move into the market to create competition and therefore lower prices.

It is quite easy to subscribe to a "pay as you go" type system called "Cartao Grilo" through CVTelecom who will issue you with a local Sim card and number.

Internet access is also available through CVTelecom (Dial-up, ISDN and Broadband). Various Internet Cafes exist, especially on Santiago and Sal.

The country code for Cape Verde is 238. Fibre optic cabling between the majority of the Islands is linked to the trans-atlantic Atlantis 2 fibre optic cable thus providing fast and reliable telecommunications world-wide including video-conferencing ability and, recently, the ability to withdraw funds via ATM machines through Visa and Mastercard.

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