Côte d’Ivoire
Nationwide coverage
Data across Côte d'Ivoire — Abidjan's lagoon skyline, the vast basilica at Yamoussoukro, the Grand-Bassam beaches and the Taï rainforest. Land connected.
- 5G where available
- No roaming charges
- Instant eSIM delivery
- Keep your number
eSIM + QR code emailed instantly · no physical SIM
Orange across the south
Your eSIM connects to Orange Côte d'Ivoire on 4G. Abidjan, Yamoussoukro, Bouaké, San-Pédro and Grand-Bassam are covered, as is the main road network in the developed south.
The north toward the Burkinabè and Malian borders is thinner, and UK travel advice restricts parts of the northern border regions — check current guidance before heading that way.
Abidjan, and the basilica
Abidjan is one of West Africa's largest and most cosmopolitan cities, spread around a lagoon and connected by bridges that back up badly at peak times. Live traffic routing genuinely helps.
Yamoussoukro, the official capital, holds the Basilica of Our Lady of Peace — modelled on St Peter's in Rome and among the largest churches in the world, standing in a town of a few hundred thousand people. It's a two and a half hour drive from Abidjan and well covered.
How much data
3 GB at £21.99 covers a fortnight in the south. West African data pricing is high relative to other regions, so buy for practical use — hotel Wi-Fi in Abidjan is generally reliable.
Good to know
Questions, answered
Is coverage good in Abidjan?+
Yes, comprehensively. Worth having too — the city spreads around a lagoon and the bridges back up badly at peak times, so live traffic routing changes journey lengths noticeably.
Are there regions to avoid?+
UK travel advice restricts parts of the northern border regions with Burkina Faso and Mali. Check current guidance before travelling north, and note it affects your insurance.
How do I install it?+
After checkout we email your eSIM and a QR code. Scan it in your phone's settings, switch the line on, and you're ready — do it before you fly and it activates when you land.
Will it work on my phone?+
Most phones from the last few years support eSIM (iPhone XS and newer, recent Samsung/Pixel). Check your phone in Settings, or use our compatibility checker.
When does my plan start?+
Validity counts from first connection in the destination, not from purchase — so you can buy and install early without wasting days.
Can I keep using my normal number?+
Yes. The eSIM is data-only and runs alongside your usual SIM, so calls and texts on your main number still work.
Networks
Your eSIM hops onto the strongest of Côte d’Ivoire’s local networks automatically — no setup, no choosing.
Coverage
Full nationwide data across Côte d’Ivoire on tier-1 partner networks.