Town in Comoé, Ivory Coast
Internet in Grand-Bassam: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in Grand-Bassam?
Wifi in guesthouses and a few cafés is slow or patchy; use mobile data for calls.
Getting online in Grand-Bassam
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Fibre is limited; guesthouses mostly use 4G routers or small fibre lines. |
| Cafés and coworking | Wifi in guesthouses and a few cafés is slow or patchy; use mobile data for calls. |
| 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 Grand-Bassam
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 Grand-Bassam?
Wifi in guesthouses and a few cafés is slow or patchy; use mobile data for calls.
Which SIM card should I get in Grand-Bassam?
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
- UNESCO: Historic Town of Grand-Bassam
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 Spotted something out of date?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.