If you’re traveling to Ivory Coast and want mobile internet during your trip, buying a prepaid SIM card is still one of the most common solution for visitors to avoid high roaming costs.

I’ve personally bought SIM cards in Ivory Coast, including at Abidjan Airport, and in this guide I explain exactly how and where to get a prepaid SIM card in 2026. I also share a much easier alternative that I now usually use myself: eSIMs for Ivory Coast.

This article is written for travelers who arrive in Ivory Coast and want to walk into a phone shop or airport kiosk to buy a physical SIM card.