City, Ivory Coast
Internet in Abidjan: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in Abidjan?
Wifi in upmarket cafés and hotels is usually good; power cuts are occasional, so backup data helps.
Getting online in Abidjan
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Fibre from Orange, MTN and Moov in Cocody, Plateau and Marcory; prices vary widely by plan. Many use 4G routers. |
| Cafés and coworking | Wifi in upmarket cafés and hotels is usually good; power cuts are occasional, so backup data helps. |
| Outages | Short power cuts in some districts |
| Tourist SIM | Buy at Abidjan airport kiosks or carrier shops; passport required for registration. Allow 5,000–15,000 XOF for a month of data. |
| eSIM | Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors. |
| Carriers | Orange Côte d'Ivoire, MTN Côte d'Ivoire, Moov Africa |
| Monthly data plan | CFA5,000–15,000 ($9–26) |
Coworking in Abidjan
There's no dedicated coworking scene here; people work from cafés and accommodation.
Internet speeds in Africa
National medians, Speedtest Global Index.
Quick answers
Is the internet fast in Abidjan?
Wifi in upmarket cafés and hotels is usually good; power cuts are occasional, so backup data helps.
Which SIM card should I get in Abidjan?
Buy at Abidjan airport kiosks or carrier shops; passport required for registration. Allow 5,000–15,000 XOF for a month of data.
Can I use an eSIM in Ivory Coast?
Yes. Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors, and travel eSIMs work too.
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Sources
- Speedtest Global Index: Ivory Coast
- Orange Côte d'Ivoire
- MTN Côte d'Ivoire
- Moov Africa
- Yango Côte d'Ivoire
- Glovo Côte d'Ivoire
Speeds are medians from Ookla's Speedtest Global Index, cited for reference. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.