Alou review
Updated October 12, 2026 · NomadCue Editorial Team
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Our verdict
Alou serves Cabo Verde as a carrier for mobile, fixed net, television and fixed phone. For travelers basing in that market, it brings home style bundles and eSIM support together in one place.
Key facts
- Best for
- Local mobile and home bundles in Cabo Verde
- Seller type
- Carrier↗
- Legal entity
- Cabo Verde Telecom↗
- Headquarters
- Cabo Verde↗
- Official website
- alou.cv
Facts checked September 26, 2026, 3 sources
Apps and profiles
- Elsewhere
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Pros and cons
Pros
- Combines mobile tariffs, fixed net, television and fixed phone under one carrier
- Offers fibre and ADSL based net packages alongside television bundles
- Lists eSIM top ups beside smartphones, routers and tablets in its store
- Provides TV guides with parental controls, reminders and additional box option
Cons
- Service focus centers on Cabo Verde, which limits use for wider travel
- Bundled net, television and phone structure adds complexity for simple mobile needs
- Television and fixed line extras feel heavy when you want only an eSIM
Ready to try Alou?
Who it suits
- Travelers staying in Cabo Verde needing local mobile service
- Households wanting combined net, television and phone service
- Beginners wanting mobile plus home connectivity from one carrier
Who should look elsewhere
- Travelers needing coverage across many countries
- Shoppers wanting only a standalone travel eSIM
How Alou compares
Frequently asked questions
What services does Alou provide?+
Alou is a carrier that sells mobile tariffs, fixed net, television and fixed telephone service. You can also find smartphones, routers and tablets alongside those plans. The range suits people who want mobile and home connectivity from one provider.
Where does Alou work?+
Alou serves users in Cabo Verde with fibre based net and other home bundles. Its mobile, television and telephone offers sit within that same national setup. You would choose it when your stay or home base is in that country.
Does Alou offer eSIM support?+
Alou lists eSIM top ups among its mobile services. You can check balance and move balance or data extras between users in the same section. That setup helps travelers who prefer a digital SIM over a physical card.
What television and phone options does Alou include?+
Alou sells television packages with channel lists, premium packs and an extra box option. Tools include program guides, reminders and parental controls for family viewing. Fixed phone plans add features such as call blocking, forwarding and three way conferencing.
Which company operates Alou?+
Alou is operated by Cabo Verde Telecom. (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
Where is Alou based?+
Alou is based in Cabo Verde. (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
Sources
- web.archive.org/web/20230926064143/http://www.cvtelecom.cv checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Headquarters
“Cabo Verde Telecom”
- web.archive.org/web/20230926145457/http://www.cvtelecom.c... checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Legal entity
- alou.cv checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Seller type
“Alou - 4G, Internet, Telemóvel, Televisão, Telefone e Fibra | Portal Alou”
Compiled from 3 source pages, checked October 13, 2026. We did not open an account.
Not confirmed yet: Price from, Price per GB from, Countries covered, Unlimited data, Hotspot sharing.
Related by the facts
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Local mobile and home bundles in Cabo Verde