Côte d'Ivoire eSIM – Mobile Data from $5.44
An eSIM for Côte d'Ivoire on esimbloom costs from $5.44, with 11 prepaid data plans from short-trip packs to month-long bundles. Buy online, scan the QR code from your email, and the plan activates the first time you connect in Côte d'Ivoire — no roaming charges, no contract, and your home SIM stays active for calls.
- Plans from
- $5.44
- Plans available
- 11
- Smallest bundle
- 1GB
- Shortest validity
- 1 days
- Delivery
- QR code by email, within minutes
- Plan type
- Prepaid data only — no contract
Prepaid data plans for Côte d'Ivoire
esimbloom lists 11 prepaid eSIM plans for Côte d'Ivoire from $5.44 (the smallest is 1GB for 1 day). Every plan is data-only — mobile internet for maps, messaging and bookings, but no local phone number or SMS — and prepaid: pay once, no contract, no roaming charges.
Each eSIM plan gives you mobile data across Côte d'Ivoire on the local mobile network at whatever speed it and your device support. Plans are data-only, so you will not receive a local phone number, SMS, or voice calls. You can use data for messaging apps, maps, rideshare services, and browsing.
How to set up your Côte d'Ivoire eSIM
Your device must support eSIM and be carrier-unlocked. Most recent iPhones, Samsung Galaxy models, and Google Pixels work. After purchase, you will receive a QR code by email. Open your device settings, find the option to add a mobile plan or eSIM, and scan the code.
Install the eSIM before you leave or on arrival in Côte d'Ivoire while connected to WiFi. Once installed, enable data roaming for the eSIM line. Your data allowance activates when the eSIM first connects to a network in-country, so you are billed only when you start using it.
Staying connected across Côte d'Ivoire
Coverage in Abidjan, the economic capital, is strong across the Plateau business district, Cocody, and Marcory, as well as around Félix-Houphouët-Boigny International Airport. Yamoussoukro, San-Pédro, and Bouaké also have reliable urban connectivity. You will have data for ride-hailing apps, maps to navigate lagoon crossings, and messaging to coordinate tours of the Basilica or beach stops along the Grand-Bassam coast.
Highway corridors connecting major cities generally have coverage, but signal weakens in rural cocoa-growing regions and forested interior zones near Taï National Park or Comoé. Download offline maps if you plan to travel upcountry. Typical traveller use—maps, WhatsApp, email, occasional photo uploads—runs 500MB to 1GB per day. Streaming video or uploading large files on the move will consume data faster.
Frequently asked questions
How much does an eSIM for Côte d'Ivoire cost?
esimbloom Côte d'Ivoire eSIM plans start at $5.44, with 11 plans to choose from. You pay once for the plan you pick — no roaming fees and no contract.
Do I need an eSIM for Côte d'Ivoire?
Only if you want mobile data without roaming charges. An esimbloom Côte d'Ivoire eSIM is installed from a QR code before you fly, activates on your first connection in Côte d'Ivoire, and is data-only — your home SIM stays in the second slot for calls and SMS, with its data roaming switched off.
Do I get a Côte d'Ivoire phone number with this eSIM?
No. These are data-only plans. You will not receive a local phone number, SMS capability, or voice calls. Use data for WhatsApp, Skype, or other internet-based apps to communicate.
When does my data allowance start?
Your validity period begins when the eSIM first connects to a mobile network in Côte d'Ivoire. Install the eSIM beforehand, but it will not start billing until you arrive and turn on the data connection.
Can I use this eSIM in multiple devices?
No. Each eSIM is tied to one device. If you remove it, you typically cannot reinstall it. Buy separate plans if you need data on a phone and a tablet.
Will my device work with this eSIM?
Your device must support eSIM technology and be carrier-unlocked. Recent iPhones from XS onward, many Samsung Galaxy and Google Pixel models, and some other brands are compatible. Check your settings for an eSIM or digital SIM option.
What happens if I run out of data?
Your connection stops when you exhaust your allowance or the validity period ends. You can purchase a new plan if you need more data. Plans cannot be topped up or extended once activated.