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Ivory Coast eSIM
A 5 GB Ivory Coast eSIM costs £51.99 for 30 days on Orange on 4G. Plans start at £10.99 for 1 GB a day. Delivered by email in seconds.
Your eSIM puts Orange's 4G network in your phone before you leave home, so you can book a Bolt, Uber or Yango ride around Abidjan and keep your WhatsApp chats going. No hunting for a local SIM card once you arrive.
- 4G speeds
- 1 network: Orange
- Top up anytime
- Instant email delivery
Your Ivory Coast eSIM in two questions
Which Ivory Coast eSIM plan do I need?
From a long weekend in Abidjan to a month exploring San-Pédro, the right plan comes down to how long you stay.
- A three-day city break in Abidjan: 1 GB a day for 3 days covers maps, WhatsApp and a bit of social media, plus your Bolt, Uber or Yango rides.
- A fortnight touring Yamoussoukro, Grand-Bassam and San-Pédro: 10 GB for 30 days gives you plenty of room for maps, messages and social media over two weeks.
- A month-long business trip in Abidjan: 20 GB for 30 days covers maps, messages, music and some video for the whole month.
- Taking in a neighbour too: if your trip also takes in a country next door, the Africa bundle covers 29 countries from one eSIM.
Most plans can be topped up mid-trip, and the longest one lasts 30 days.
All 19 Ivory Coast eSIM plans
Prices include any taxes. Price per GB shown so you can compare at a glance.
| Data | Valid for | Price | Per GB | Top-up | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 GB · 7 days | £11.99 / €14.99 / $15.99 | £11.99 / €14.99 / $15.99 | Choose | ||
| 3 GB · 15 days | £31.99 / €37.99 / $40.99 | £10.66 / €12.66 / $13.66 | Choose | ||
| 5 GB · 30 days | £51.99 / €62.99 / $67.99 | £10.40 / €12.60 / $13.60 | Choose | ||
| 10 GB · 30 days | £91.99 / €110.99 / $119.99 | £9.20 / €11.10 / $12.00 | Choose | ||
| 20 GB · 30 days | £171.99 / €206.99 / $223.99 | £8.60 / €10.35 / $11.20 | Choose |
| Per day | 1 day | 3 days | 5 days | 7 days | 10 days | 15 days | 30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 GB a day | £10.99 / €12.99 / $13.99 | £31.99 / €37.99 / $40.99 | £42.49 / €50.99 / $55.49 | £42.49 / €50.99 / $55.49 | £42.49 / €50.99 / $55.49 | £63.49 / €76.49 / $82.49 | £126.99 / €151.99 / $164.99 |
| 2 GB a day | £20.99 / €25.99 / $27.99 | £62.99 / €74.99 / $80.99 | £84.99 / €101.49 / $109.99 | £84.99 / €101.49 / $109.99 | £84.99 / €101.49 / $109.99 | £126.99 / €151.99 / $164.99 | £253.49 / €303.99 / $329.49 |
Networks your Ivory Coast eSIM uses
Your eSIM joins this local network automatically, wherever you are in Ivory Coast.
| Country | Networks | Speed |
|---|---|---|
| Ivory Coast | Orange | 4G |
Good to know
- Data only: your own number keeps working for calls and texts
- Hotspot works where your phone and the network allow it
- Plans start when you first connect; install within 180 days
- Your data routes through United Kingdom, so some sites may show that country
- Top up the same eSIM any time, no new QR code
Travelling further?
These eSIMs cover Ivory Coast and more countries on one plan.
Will my eSIM have signal in Ivory Coast?
Your eSIM joins Orange, the one network it uses in Ivory Coast. Orange runs on 4G, so you get mobile data for maps, WhatsApp messages and rides with Bolt, Uber or Yango. Your phone picks Orange on its own, so there's nothing to set up when you land.
Signal is strongest in Abidjan and the larger towns. In remote rural areas it's weaker, so expect a slower connection out there. Your data reaches the internet through the United Kingdom, a normal setup for travel eSIMs; the IP address help page explains what that means. On the 1 GB a day and 2 GB a day plans, speeds drop to a slower fair-use level once the day's allowance is used.
How much data do you need in Ivory Coast?
Light: maps, messages, email (about 0.25 GB a day). Standard: plus social, music, some video (about 0.7 GB a day). Heavy: plus streaming, video calls, hotspot (about 1.8 GB a day).
3 days
- Light · about 800 MB1 GB · 7 days · £11.99 / €14.99 / $15.99
- Standard · about 2 GB1 GB a day · 3 days · £31.99 / €37.99 / $40.99
- Heavy · about 5 GB1 GB a day · 7 days · £42.49 / €50.99 / $55.49
7 days
- Light · about 2 GB3 GB · 15 days · £31.99 / €37.99 / $40.99
- Standard · about 5 GB1 GB a day · 7 days · £42.49 / €50.99 / $55.49
- Heavy · about 13 GB1 GB a day · 15 days · £63.49 / €76.49 / $82.49
14 days
- Light · about 4 GB5 GB · 30 days · £51.99 / €62.99 / $67.99
- Standard · about 10 GB1 GB a day · 15 days · £63.49 / €76.49 / $82.49
- Heavy · about 25 GB2 GB a day · 15 days · £126.99 / €151.99 / $164.99
30 days
- Light · about 8 GB10 GB · 30 days · £91.99 / €110.99 / $119.99
- Standard · about 21 GB1 GB a day · 30 days · £126.99 / €151.99 / $164.99
- Heavy · about 54 GB2 GB a day · 30 days · £253.49 / €303.99 / $329.49
How to set up your Ivory Coast eSIM
Install at home
On Wi-Fi, tap Install on iPhone (iOS 17.4+), scan the QR code, or type the two codes from your email.
Switch on when you land
Turn on your eSIM line, choose it for mobile data and switch Data Roaming on for that line.
You're online
Your phone joins Orange and your plan starts. Check data left on your eSIM page.
Getting online at Abidjan airport in Ivory Coast
- Arriving: Install your eSIM at home on Wi-Fi, then switch it on when you land at Félix-Houphouët-Boigny airport in Abidjan (ABJ). Turn on data roaming for the eSIM line so your phone can use it.
- Coverage: Your eSIM uses the Orange network on 4G.
- Getting around: Uber, Bolt and Yango are the ride apps to have ready, from Abidjan to San-Pédro.
- Staying in touch: WhatsApp is the local messaging app, so have it set up before you go. Your home number stays on for calls and texts, and this guide shows how to keep WhatsApp on your home number.
- Data: Standard use, with social media, music and some video, is about 0.7 GB a day. Light use, such as maps and messages, is about 0.25 GB a day. Pick a plan with that in mind.
Ivory Coast eSIM questions
How much is an eSIM for Ivory Coast?
Ivory Coast eSIMs start at £10.99 for 1 GB a day over 1 day. A 5 GB plan for 30 days costs £51.99. Prices include any taxes and show in pounds, euros or dollars.
Which networks does the Ivory Coast eSIM use?
Your eSIM connects to Orange in Ivory Coast. Your phone picks the strongest signal automatically.
When does my Ivory Coast eSIM start?
Most plans start the moment your eSIM first connects to a network in Ivory Coast, so you can buy and install it at home before you fly. Install it within 180 days of buying.
Can I top up my Ivory Coast eSIM?
Yes. Most Ivory Coast plans can be topped up from your eSIM page in two taps, with no new QR code. The plan table on this page shows which ones.
Why does my IP address show another country?
Ivory Coast plans route your data through United Kingdom, a normal setup for travel eSIMs. Websites and apps may show that country's content; your speed and coverage in Ivory Coast are not affected.
Does it come with a phone number?
Every eSIMology plan is data only. Keep your own SIM switched on for calls and texts, and use WhatsApp, FaceTime or any calling app over your eSIM's data.
What if my plans change?
Cancel an eSIM you haven't installed within 30 days for a full refund to your card, in two taps from your eSIM page.
Is there 5G in Ivory Coast?
Your eSIM runs on 4G in Ivory Coast, not 5G, through Orange's network. That's plenty for maps, messages and music around Abidjan, so you won't need 5G for everyday use.
Can I use Uber, Bolt or Yango in Abidjan on an eSIM?
Yes, all three run on the mobile data your eSIM provides, so Uber, Bolt and Yango are the apps to have ready in Abidjan. Download and sign in before you fly, so booking a ride is simple once you're on the move.
Which airport do I fly into for Ivory Coast?
Félix-Houphouët-Boigny Airport in Abidjan (ABJ) is the airport to know for Ivory Coast. Install your eSIM at home before you fly, so you're not setting it up while you're still in the terminal.
Can I use WhatsApp in Ivory Coast with an eSIM?
Yes, WhatsApp runs on your eSIM's mobile data in Ivory Coast. Message family and friends back home from Abidjan, Yamoussoukro or San-Pédro, using the same chats you already have.
Which eSIM covers Ivory Coast and other countries on your route?
The Africa eSIM covers 29 countries, Ivory Coast among them, so it's worth a look if your trip takes in more than one stop. Check the plan lengths against how long you'll be in each place.
Ready for Ivory Coast?
Buy now, install today, and your plan waits until you land. Full refund if not installed.