Mauritius – known for its rum, glorious beaches & the extinct Dodo.
It is an expensive resort travel destination. But it is still a fascinating country.
You could explore one of the many national parks and rainforests, such as the Black River Gorges National Park.
Or see the multicolored sand dunes in the Chamarel Seven Colored Earth Geopark.
Perhaps the Chamarel Waterfall will awe you.
As you can see, there is no reason to be bored in Mauritius.
But, you better have your wallet filled to the brim because this country is truly expensive.
And it would be a shame if you had to deal with an expensive roaming bill because you decided to roam internationally and not use a local SIM card, which is almost always cheaper than roaming.
Fortunately, Mauritian SIM cards are affordable and available to travelers.
You can get a Mauritian SIM card for 100 MUR (2.25 USD) in Telecom Shops (for my.t by Mauritius Telecom), Emtel & CHiLi by MTML stores throughout the country. SIM cards are also available at Plaine Magnien-Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport.
And that is not all yet – data-featured plans are quite inexpensive too.
In fact, Mauritius has one of the lowest mobile data rates in Africa. The average cost of 1 GB of data is less than 1 USD.
At least mobile data and SIM cards are things that are cheap in this country.
In this guide, I will tell you everything you need to know about buying a SIM card in Mauritius. Let's go.
Original publication: 21st of February 2020. Last updated: 28th of May 2023
Table of Contents
Can You Buy a SIM Card in Mauritius?
Anyone living or visiting Mauritius can buy a Mauritian SIM card without restrictions.
You do have to comply with the SIM card registration regulations.
- Find out which countries have SIM card registration regulations and what is required from you (lookup tool)
Additionally, you need a phone that supports the frequencies used in the country (preferably all of them to have the most optimal experience while in Mauritius).
Finally, you need to have a SIM-lock-free device.
Where Can You Buy a SIM Card in Mauritius?
You can get a Mauritian SIM card in Telecom Shops (for my.t by Mauritius Telecom), Emtel & CHiLi (by MTML) stores. SIM cards are also available at Plaine Magnien-Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport.
You can expect to pay the following for Mauritius SIM cards:
- my.t by Mauritius Telecom: 100 MUR & 1500 MUR (10-year SIM card)
- Emtel: 100 MUR & 1000 MUR (10-year SIM card)
- CHiLi by MTML: 100 MUR
The following mobile operators also have SIM cards targeting tourists:
- Emtel: 400 MUR
For up-to-date MUR:your currency (let's say EUR) exchange rates, use the Wise Currency Converter tool.
- Find out how much SIM cards cost in every country, including data-only SIM cards and tourist SIM cards, offered by each mobile operator + information about starter benefits (lookup tool)
Can You Use Your Phone in Mauritius?
Mauritius uses GSM and CDMA technology for mobile telecommunications services. Although CDMA is still being used actively by CHiLi by MTML, you would not be able to CHiLi's CDMA network unless you buy a phone from them or roam.
Fortunately, there is a 99% chance you have a phone that supports GSM, and the GSM network is becoming superior to CHiLi's CDMA network.
Traditional European frequencies are used in Mauritius, which are mostly used in ITU Regions 1 and 3 (Africa, Asia (including the Middle East), Europe & Oceania).
The Americas (North-, Central– & South America + the Caribbean – ITU Region 2) use American Frequencies, which differ from the European ones.
If you bought your phone in Africa, Asia, Europe, or Oceania (ITU Regions 1 and 3), you should not experience any issues with using your phone in Mauritus.
If you purchased your phone in the Americas (ITU Region 2) and have a low/medium-end device (without Tri-Band or Quad-Band) support, then there is a possibility you cannot use your phone when in Mauritius or can only use slower networks (3G or 2G).
If you have a medium/high-end device with Tri-Band or Quad-Band support, you can use your phone in Mauritius (to some extent) – also on 4G/LTE and 5G NR.
Mobile Operators, Networks & Frequencies in Mauritius
Mauritius has three mobile network operators offering prepaid services easily accessible to travelers:
- my.t by Mauritius Telecom
- Emtel
- CHiLi by MTML (Mahanagar Telephone Mauritius Limited)
The following frequencies are used in Mauritius:
- 2G: 900 MHz
- 3G: 2100 MHz
- 4G/LTE: 1800 MHz (Band 3)
- 5G NR: 3500 MHz (n78)
You can learn more about frequencies in the video below.
To check whether your phone will work in Mauritius, check out this page by Kimovil or this one by Will My Phone Work (outdated, unfortunately, but extremely user-friendly – useful for phones launched in or before 2019. It does not check for 5G NR compatibility).
Again, make sure your phone is unlocked. Otherwise, you will not be able to use any SIM card except the one from your home operator (meaning you have to roam internationally or buy another unlocked phone that does support the frequencies listed above).
If you want to learn how international roaming works, this guide explains it in-depth. If you wonder why it is often so expensive to roam, this article explains the hidden reason they do not want you to know.
5G NR in Mauritius
Commercial 5G NR has been available in Mauritius since August 2021. It is available on the my.t by Mauritius Telecom network – also for prepaid customers. Emtel and CHiLi by MTML have yet to launch 5G NR.
Best SIM Card in Mauritius
If you want to buy the best SIM card in Mauritius, I recommend going with my.t (by Mauritius Telecom) or Emtel. my.t is the best performing mobile operator. However, Emtel has the best (4G/LTE) coverage.
Best eSIM in Mauritius
Unfortunately, none of the mobile operators offer eSIM to prepaid customers in Mauritius yet.
Note that the Mauritian mobile operators require your identification (passport) for (future) eSIMs and physical SIM cards (will be discussed later).
Therefore, if you wish to get an eSIM for Mauritius (without personal detail capturing), you can get the Mauritius (Mornecom) eSIM from Airalo with 1 GB of data for 7 days.
Now, you may think this is a sad selection or that 1 GB of data is insufficient.
Both points are true… I agree – but you can make unlimited top-ups with the Mornecom eSIM through the Airalo website or apps.
So if you need 5 GB of data, you can purchase the Mornecom 1 GB eSIM and get four 1 GB top-ups.
Yes, it is a bit inconvenient for now; Airalo may offer 3 GB, 5 GB & 10 GB plans with a 30-day validity for Mauritius soon, as it did for many other countries it supports.
The Airalo links will automatically get you the available Phone Travel Wiz exclusive offers – a code is unnecessary.
For an in-depth analysis of the Mauritius Mornecom eSIMs (covering pros and cons as well), check out my Mauritius eSIMs Compared guide.
- Check out my Airalo eSIM reviews
Finally, you also get eSIMs from Holafly.
- Mauritius 3 GB eSIM for 7 days – very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
- Mauritius 7 GB eSIM for 15 days – most popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
- Mauritius 15 GB eSIM for 30 days – very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
Note: Phone Travel Wiz reader popularity ranking was updated in May based on data up to the 17th of May (2023 data only).
Use code PHONETRAVELWIZ for exclusive deals when getting Holafly eSIMs, AND get an additional 5% off!
For an in-depth analysis of the Holafly Mauritius eSIMs (covering pros and cons as well), check out my Mauritius eSIMs Compared guide.
- Check out my Holafly reviews
With these eSIMs, you can skip the Mauritius' SIM card registration scheme entirely and use it immediately upon arriving in Mauritius!
- Find out about the best local eSIMs, local travel eSIMs & regional travel eSIMs for every country (lookup tool)
TIP: check out my Best Mauritius eSIMs Compared guide for an in-depth comparison of several eSIMs for Mauritius.
Airalo also has the Hello Africa eSIM covering 26 countries with two variants: 1 GB/7 days – very popular with PTW readers & 3 GB/30 days – most popular with PTW readers.
Like Asia, the Caribbean, Europe & Latin America, many readers tend to visit multiple African countries, so they would rather have a travel eSIM covering multiple countries than just one.
The Hello Africa eSIM can be used in 26 countries in Africa:
- Algeria
- Botswana
- Burkina Faso
- Cameroon
- Central African Republic
- Chad
- Congo, Democratic Republic of (Kinshasa)
- Congo, Republic of (Brazzaville)
- Eswatini (Swaziland)
- Gabon
- Ghana
- Guinea
- Guinea-Bissau
- Ivory Coast
- Kenya
- Liberia
- Madagascar
- Malawi
- Nigeria
- Rwanda
- Senegal
- Sierra Leone
- Tanzania
- Tunisia
- Uganda
- South Africa
With the Hello Africa eSIM, you can save a lot of money by skipping the initial SIM card costs per country you visit.
As you can see, the Hello Africa eSIM cannot be used in Mauritius (yet).
However, as many who visit Mauritius do not just stay in Mauritius (they often go to Malawi or Madagascar as well), you can consider it.
SIM Card Registration in Mauritius
SIM card registration, with the use of your passport information, is mandatory in Mauritius. This will be done at the point of purchase.
Mauritius Mobile Speeds, Mobile Internet Prices & Insights
As briefly touched upon in the intro, one thing that is surprisingly cheap in Mauritius is the cost of mobile data.
For regional standards, the Mauritian mobile operators are rather generous with their allowance.
This is even more remarkable when you remember that Mauritius is about 1000 km away from Madagascar and around 1900 km to continental Africa.
So, how expensive is mobile data in Mauritius?
The average price for 1 GB of data in Mauritius is 0.75 USD, far below the African average of 5.80 USD. The world average is 4.07 USD.
Mauritius is one of the 18 countries in Africa where the average cost of 1 GB of data is less than 1 USD.
Moreover, it is also one of the 53 countries globally where the same applies.
So, that is about prices; let's talk about speeds.
Are mobile data speeds fast in Mauritius?
They are fast enough.
Mauritius' average mobile download speed is around 30 Mbps, slightly less than the global average.
Currently, there are only five other African nations (South Africa – 52.19 Mbps, Morocco – 39.52 Mbps, Togo – 36.08 Mbps, Tunisia – 35.57 Mbps & Cameroon – 31.18 Mbps) that have fastest mobile download speeds than Mauritius.
And all of them are in continental Africa, so Mauritius is doing an excellent job, I would say.
Unfortunately, the average download speed has barely improved over a year. In fact, it has slightly decreased.
That large spike was probably when my.t by Mauritius Telecom launched 5G NR.
That technology is still restricted in four locations (at the time of writing), so I guess all the early testers either got bored from the lack of 5G NR or could not be bothered to visit a specific location to enjoy the newest technology.
With cheap SIM cards, insanely low mobile data costs, extensive nationwide coverage & good mobile data speeds, you should have a smooth network experience in Mauritius.
Currency in Mauritius
Mauritius uses the Mauritian Rupee with the symbol MUR (which will be used throughout this guide).
Prices in Mauritius are listed in Rs. For example, 25 MUR = Rs 25.
For reference, below are some exchange rates between MUR and USD (US Dollars – Rounded):
- 1 MUR = 0.25USD
- 10 MUR = 0.25 USD
- 100 MUR = 2.25 USD
- 1000 MUR = 22.35 USD
- 10 000 MUR = 223.70 USD
For up-to-date MUR:your currency (let's say EUR – Euro) exchange rates, use the Wise Currency Converter tool.
If your credit/debit card charges you foreign exchange fees, get yourself a Wise Borderless Account and Debit Card.
Their fees are MUCH lower than banks, and credit card companies charge you (and Wise is transparent about their fees, unlike banks).
I have saved literal THOUSANDS of Euros, my main currency, when using Wise abroad when traveling compared to my debit and credit cards. Open a Wise account FREE!
Mauritian Prepaid SIM Cards
Below, I will guide you through my.t by Mauritius Telecom, Emtel & CHilI by MTML, and go through:
- Background information
- Mobile coverage
- SIM card types, prices, and availability
- Recharge/top-up information
- Combo plans, data plans, and special packs (such as social media packs)
With that being said, let’s see what Mauritius has to offer to us.
my.t by Mauritius Telecom
my.t by Mauritius Telecom is the largest mobile operator in Mauritius.
It used to be formerly known as Orange Mauritius until 2017. But Orange still owns about a 40% stake in Mauritius Telecom
my.t uses the following frequencies:
- 2G: 900 MHz
- 3G: 2100 MHz
- 4G/LTE: 1800 MHz (Band 3)
- 5G NR: 3500 MHz (n78)
This is what you will learn about my.t:
* Coverage
* How to Get a my.t SIM Card & SIM Card Price
* Topping Up Options & Methods + Balance Check
* Plans & Packages
* APN/Internet Settings
Coverage – my.t by Mauritius Telecom
my.t has extensive coverage throughout Mauritius, including on Rodrigues.
4G/LTE is widely available.
Below are my.t's coverage maps produced by Speedtest:
SIM Card Price – my.t by Mauritius Telecom
You can buy a my.t SIM card for 100 MUR with 87 MUR credit, 2.14 GB/day (15 GB – 7 days) & 150 SMS in my.t stores (called Telecom Shops). SIM cards are also sold at Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (often with 1 GB of WeChat data).
Do note that the data and SMS benefits are not immediately loaded onto your newly activated my.t SIM card.
It can take up to three working days before your 15 GB and 150 SMS are credited to your account.
You will, luckily, receive an SMS once the request has been processed.
You can also get the my.T Prepay Premium SIM card that stays valid for 10 years as long as you top-up at least once every 10 years.
This SIM card costs 1500 MUR and features 87 MUR credit, 2.14 GB/day (15 GB – 7 days) 15 on-net minutes/month (180 minutes – 12 months) & 25 local SMS/month (300 SMS – 12 months).
Just like the regular SIM card, it can take up to three working days before your 15 GB and 3000 SMS are credited to your account.
Call 124 and select option 2 to see your my.t phone number.
Dial *8900# to access the my.t menu.
- Find out how much SIM cards cost in every country, including data-only SIM cards and tourist SIM cards, offered by each mobile operator + information about starter benefits (lookup tool)
my.t has no eSIMs.
Note that the Mauritian mobile operators require your identification (passport) for (future) eSIMs and physical SIM cards.
Therefore, if you wish to get an eSIM for Mauritius (without personal detail capturing), you can get the Mauritius (Mornecom) eSIM from Airalo with (1 GB of data for 7 days – top-ups are available).
The Airalo links will automatically get you the available Phone Travel Wiz exclusive offers – a code is unnecessary.
- Check out my Airalo eSIM reviews
Finally, you also get eSIMs from Holafly.
- Mauritius 3 GB eSIM for 7 days – very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
- Mauritius 7 GB eSIM for 15 days – most popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
- Mauritius 15 GB eSIM for 30 days – very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
Note: Phone Travel Wiz reader popularity ranking was updated in May based on data up to the 17th of May (2023 data only).
Use code PHONETRAVELWIZ for exclusive deals when getting Holafly eSIMs, AND get an additional 5% off!
For an in-depth analysis of the Holafly Mauritius eSIMs (covering pros and cons as well), check out my Mauritius eSIMs Compared guide.
- Check out my Holafly reviews
Airalo also has the Hello Africa eSIM covering 26 countries with two variants: 1 GB/7 days – very popular with PTW readers & 3 GB/30 days – most popular with PTW readers.
Like Asia, the Caribbean, Europe & Latin America, many readers tend to visit multiple African countries, so they would rather have a travel eSIM covering multiple countries than just one.
The Hello Africa eSIM can be used in 26 countries in Africa:
- Algeria
- Botswana
- Burkina Faso
- Cameroon
- Central African Republic
- Chad
- Congo, Democratic Republic of (Kinshasa)
- Congo, Republic of (Brazzaville)
- Eswatini (Swaziland)
- Gabon
- Ghana
- Guinea
- Guinea-Bissau
- Ivory Coast
- Kenya
- Liberia
- Madagascar
- Malawi
- Nigeria
- Rwanda
- Senegal
- Sierra Leone
- Tanzania
- Tunisia
- Uganda
- South Africa
With the Hello Africa eSIM, you can save a lot of money by skipping the initial SIM card costs per country you visit.
As you can see, the Hello Africa eSIM cannot be used in Mauritius (yet).
However, as many who visit Mauritius do not just stay in Mauritius (they often go to Malawi or Madagascar as well), you can consider it.
TIP: check out my Best Mauritius eSIMs Compared guide for an in-depth comparison of several eSIMs for Mauritius.
- Find out about the best local eSIMs, local travel eSIMs & regional travel eSIMs for every country (lookup tool)
Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – my.t by Mauritius Telecom
my.t top-up vouchers are sold in my.t stores (called Telecom Shops), grocery stores, corner shops & electronics shops throughout Mauritius.
To top up your my.t SIM card, you would dial *124*VoucherCode# or call 124, select option 1, select option 1 again, and enter your VoucherCode.
For example, if your voucher code is 123456, you would dial *124*123456#.
You can also tell the salesperson how much credit you want, your phone number, pay, and they will top up your SIM card with the POS system.
Dial *122#, call 127 (the first seven queries in a day are free), or text Query to 8122 or 8684 to check your my.t balance.
You can also top up and check your balance on the my.t TopUp app (Android/iOS/Huawei AppGallery).
Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers – my.t by Mauritius Telecom
my.t has two data-featured prepaid plans: Love Pack (combo) & Unlimited Data Packs (data)
Click on the links above to jump to the plan you are interested in.
Love Pack – my.t by Mauritius Telecom
The Love Pack is a combo plan with 60 MB, unlimited on-net minutes & 30 local SMS for 24 hours.
It costs 39 MUR and can be activated by texting buy lovepack to 8684.
| Price | Data | On-Net Minutes | Local SMS | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39 MUR | 60 MB | Unlimited | 30 SMS | 24 hours |
Unlimited Data Packs – my.t by Mauritius Telecom
The Unlimited Data Packs are data-only plans.
Unlimted Data Packs can be activated by texting the Activation Code to 8684:
| Price | Plan | Data 1 | Validity | (De)Activation Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 MUR | 24H No Limit | Unlimited | 24 hours | 15 |
| 95 MUR | Weekly Unlimited | 2.14 GB/day (15 GB) | 7 days | 95 |
| 315 MUR | Monthly Unlimited | 2.5 GB/day (75 GB) | 30 days | 315 |
| 815 MUR | 3-Month Unlimited | 3 GB/day (270 GB) | 90 days | 815 |
1 +unlimited Facebook data (limited)
Unlimited Data Packs auto-renew. To disable auto-renewal, text the Deactivation Code to 8684.
APN/Internet Settings – my.t by Mauritius Telecom
- Name: my.t
- APN: my.t
Note: leave anything not mentioned a*bove untouched.
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Emtel
Emtel is the second-largest mobile operator in Mauritius.
It was the first mobile operator to introduce 3G in Africa (2003) and the first to introduce 4G/LTE in Mauritius (May 2012).
That may be the reason why Emtel has the best 4G/LTE reception in the country.
Emtel uses the following frequencies:
- 2G: 900 MHz
- 3G: 2100 MHz
- 4G/LTE: 1800 MHz (Band 3)
This is what you will learn about Emtel:
* Coverage
* How to Get an Emtel SIM Card & SIM Card Price
* Topping Up Options & Methods + Balance Check
* Plans & Packages
* APN/Internet Settings
Coverage – Emtel
Emtel has the best coverage in Mauritius.
It has the best 4G/LTE reception – also on Rodrigues.
Below are Emtel's coverage maps produced by Speedtest:
SIM Card Price – Emtel
You can buy an Emtel SIM card for 100 MUR with 87 MUR credit, 3 GB/day (21 GB – 7 days) & unlimited local SMS (7 days) in Emtel stores. SIM cards are also sold at Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport.
Short-term visitors and tourists can also get the Emtel Tourist SIM card.
It costs 400 MUR with 100 MUR credit, 100 GB & unlimited local SMS – all for 15 days
You can also get the Emtel SIM card that stays valid for 10 years as long as you top-up at least once every 10 years.
It costs 1000 MUR with 500 MUR credit, 1 GB, 15 on-net minutes/month (180 minutes – 12 months) & 25 local SMS/month (300 SMS – 12 months).
Text Status to 8110 to see your Emtel phone number.
- Find out how much SIM cards cost in every country, including data-only SIM cards and tourist SIM cards, offered by each mobile operator + information about starter benefits (lookup tool)
Emtel has no eSIMs.
Note that the Mauritian mobile operators require your identification (passport) for (future) eSIMs and physical SIM cards.
Therefore, if you wish to get an eSIM for Mauritius (without personal detail capturing), you can get the Mauritius (Mornecom) eSIM from Airalo with (1 GB of data for 7 days – top-ups are available).
The Airalo links will automatically get you the available Phone Travel Wiz exclusive offers – a code is unnecessary.
- Check out my Airalo eSIM reviews
Finally, you also get eSIMs from Holafly.
- Mauritius 3 GB eSIM for 7 days – very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
- Mauritius 7 GB eSIM for 15 days – most popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
- Mauritius 15 GB eSIM for 30 days – very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
Note: Phone Travel Wiz reader popularity ranking was updated in May based on data up to the 17th of May (2023 data only).
Use code PHONETRAVELWIZ for exclusive deals when getting Holafly eSIMs, AND get an additional 5% off!
For an in-depth analysis of the Holafly Mauritius eSIMs (covering pros and cons as well), check out my Mauritius eSIMs Compared guide.
- Check out my Holafly reviews
Airalo also has the Hello Africa eSIM covering 26 countries with two variants: 1 GB/7 days – very popular with PTW readers & 3 GB/30 days – most popular with PTW readers.
Like Asia, the Caribbean, Europe & Latin America, many readers tend to visit multiple African countries, so they would rather have a travel eSIM covering multiple countries than just one.
The Hello Africa eSIM can be used in 26 countries in Africa:
- Algeria
- Botswana
- Burkina Faso
- Cameroon
- Central African Republic
- Chad
- Congo, Democratic Republic of (Kinshasa)
- Congo, Republic of (Brazzaville)
- Eswatini (Swaziland)
- Gabon
- Ghana
- Guinea
- Guinea-Bissau
- Ivory Coast
- Kenya
- Liberia
- Madagascar
- Malawi
- Nigeria
- Rwanda
- Senegal
- Sierra Leone
- Tanzania
- Tunisia
- Uganda
- South Africa
With the Hello Africa eSIM, you can save a lot of money by skipping the initial SIM card costs per country you visit.
As you can see, the Hello Africa eSIM cannot be used in Mauritius (yet).
However, as many who visit Mauritius do not just stay in Mauritius (they often go to Malawi or Madagascar as well), you can consider it.
TIP: check out my Best Mauritius eSIMs Compared guide for an in-depth comparison of several eSIMs for Mauritius.
- Find out about the best local eSIMs, local travel eSIMs & regional travel eSIMs for every country (lookup tool)
Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – Emtel
Emtel top-up vouchers are sold in Emtel stores, grocery stores, corner shops & electronics shops throughout Mauritius.
The following top-up options are available:
| Top-Up | Validity |
|---|---|
| 50 MUR | 150 days |
| 100 MUR | 180 days |
| 200 MUR | 180 days |
The following online top-up options are available:
| Online Top-Up | On-Net Minutes (15 days) |
|---|---|
| 200 MUR | 25 minutes |
| 300 MUR | 60 minutes |
| 500 MUR | 100 minutes |
| 1000 MUR | 250 minutes |
To top up your Emtel SIM card, you would dial *121*VoucherCode#.
For example, if your voucher code is 123456, you would dial *121*123456#.
You can also tell the salesperson how much credit you want, your phone number, pay, and they will top up your SIM card with the POS system.
You can also recharge online with (international) debit and credit cards.
Dial *122# to check your Emtel balance.
You can also top up and check your balance on the My Emtel app (Android/iOS).
Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers – Emtel
Emtel has three data-featured prepaid plans:
- Mobile Internet Prepaid Limited (combo – yes, really)
- Kombo Packs (combo)
- Illimité Data Pack (data)
All plans include unlimited Facebook data for up to 30 days.
Click on the links above to jump to the plan you are interestd in.
Mobile Internet Prepaid Limited – Emtel
The Mobile Internet Prepaid Limited plans are, unlike the name implies, combo bundles with data and SMS.
Mobile Internet Prepaid Limited plans can be activated by texting the Activation Code to 8284:
| Price | Data | Local SMS | Validity | Activation Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 MUR | 55 MB | 55 SMS | 24 hours | SUB DAILY |
| 49 MUR | 500 MB | 500 SMS | 7 days | SUB WEEKLY |
Kombo Packs – Emtel
The Kombo Packs are combo plans with data, minutes & data.
Kombo Packs can be activated by texting the Activation Code to 8284:
| Price | Data | On-Net Minutes | Local SMS | Validity | Activation Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 MUR | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited | 24 hours | SUB 19 |
| 39 MUR | Unlimited | Unlimited 1 | Unlimited | 24 hours | SUB 39 |
| 195 MUR | 5 GB | Unlimited | Unlimited | 7 days | SUB KOMBOW |
| 495 MUR | 7.5 GB | Unlimited | Unlimited | 30 days | SUB KOMBOM |
1 +15 local minutes
Illimité Data Pack – Emtel
The Illimité Data Pack are data-only plans.
You can activate an Illimité Data Pack by texting the Activation Code to 8284:
| Price | Data | Validity | Activation Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 MUR | Unlimited 1 | 1 day | SUB 14 |
| 82 MUR | 3 GB/day (21 GB) | 7 days | SUB 82 |
| 119 MUR | 5 GB/day (35 GB) | 7 days | SUB 119 |
| 299 MUR | 5 GB | 30 days | SUB UL |
| 319 MUR | 5 GB/day (150 GB) | 30 days | SUB 319 |
| 449 MUR | 10 GB/day (300 GB) | 30 days | SUB 449 |
| 619 MUR | 7.5 GB/day (450 GB) | 60 days | SUB 619 |
| 819 MUR | 10 GB/day (900 GB) | 90 days | SUB 819 |
| 949 MUR | Unlimited | 30 days | SUB 949 |
1 +50 on-net SMS
APN/Internet Settings – Emtel
- Name: web
- APN: web
Note: leave anything not mentioned above untouched.
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CHiLi by MTML
CHiLi by MTML (Mahanagar Telephone Mauritius Limited) is the smallest mobile operator in Mauritius.
It is a subsidiary of MTNL from India.
CHiLi uses the following frequencies:
- 2G: 900 MHz
- 3G: 2100 MHz
- 4G/LTE: 1800 MHz (Band 3)
This is what you will learn about CHiLi:
* Coverage
* How to Get a CHiLi SIM Card & SIM Card Price
* Topping Up Options & Methods + Balance Check
* Plans & Packages
* APN/Internet Settings
Coverage – CHiLi by MTML
CHiLi has extensive coverage throughout Mauritius.
It does, however, have the worst coverage, and its 4G/LTE is lacking compared to its competitors.
CHiLi's coverage in Rodrigues is basically non-existent.
Below are CHiLi's coverage maps produced by Speedtest:
SIM Card Price – CHiLi by MTML
You can buy a CHiLI SIM card for 100 MUR with 87 MUR credit (3 months), 20 GB (7 days) & 200 SMS (3 months) in CHiLI stores.
Dial *666# to check your CHiLi phone number.
- Find out how much SIM cards cost in every country, including data-only SIM cards and tourist SIM cards, offered by each mobile operator + information about starter benefits (lookup tool)
It is also possible to get a CHiLi eSIM.
Note that the Mauritian mobile operators require your identification (passport) for eSIMs and physical SIM cards.
Therefore, if you wish to get an eSIM for Mauritius without personal detail capturing, you can get the Mauritius (Mornecom) eSIM from Airalo with (1 GB of data for 7 days – top-ups are available).
The Airalo links will automatically get you the available Phone Travel Wiz exclusive offers – a code is unnecessary.
- Check out my Airalo eSIM reviews
Finally, you also get eSIMs from Holafly.
- Mauritius 3 GB eSIM for 7 days – very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
- Mauritius 7 GB eSIM for 15 days – most popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
- Mauritius 15 GB eSIM for 30 days – very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
Note: Phone Travel Wiz reader popularity ranking was updated in May based on data up to the 17th of May (2023 data only).
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For an in-depth analysis of the Holafly Mauritius eSIMs (covering pros and cons as well), check out my Mauritius eSIMs Compared guide.
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Airalo also has the Hello Africa eSIM covering 26 countries with two variants: 1 GB/7 days – very popular with PTW readers & 3 GB/30 days – most popular with PTW readers.
Like Asia, the Caribbean, Europe & Latin America, many readers tend to visit multiple African countries, so they would rather have a travel eSIM covering multiple countries than just one.
The Hello Africa eSIM can be used in 26 countries in Africa:
- Algeria
- Botswana
- Burkina Faso
- Cameroon
- Central African Republic
- Chad
- Congo, Democratic Republic of (Kinshasa)
- Congo, Republic of (Brazzaville)
- Eswatini (Swaziland)
- Gabon
- Ghana
- Guinea
- Guinea-Bissau
- Ivory Coast
- Kenya
- Liberia
- Madagascar
- Malawi
- Nigeria
- Rwanda
- Senegal
- Sierra Leone
- Tanzania
- Tunisia
- Uganda
- South Africa
With the Hello Africa eSIM, you can save a lot of money by skipping the initial SIM card costs per country you visit.
As you can see, the Hello Africa eSIM cannot be used in Mauritius (yet).
However, as many who visit Mauritius do not just stay in Mauritius (they often go to Malawi or Madagascar as well), you can consider it.
TIP: check out my Best Mauritius eSIMs Compared guide for an in-depth comparison of several eSIMs for Mauritius.
- Find out about the best local eSIMs, local travel eSIMs & regional travel eSIMs for every country (lookup tool)
Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – CHiLi by MTML
Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers – CHiLi by MTML
CHiLi has five data-featured prepaid plans:
- Daily Data Packs (combo)
- Weekly Data Packs (combo)
- Monthly Data Packs (data only)
- Longer Term Mobile Data Packs (data only)
- Combo Data Packs (combo)
Daily Data Packs – CHiLi by MTML
The Daily Data Packs are combo plans with data & SMS.
Daily Data Packs can be activated by texting the Activation Code to 8200:
| Price | Plan | Data | On-Net SMS | Validity | Activation Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 MUR | Daily (70MB + 20 SMS) | 70 MB | 20 SMS | 1 day | act 10 |
| 12 MUR | Daily Unlimited (Auto renewing) | Unlimited | N/A | 1 day | act daily |
| 17.25 MUR | Daily 600MB Unlimited | “Unlimited”, 600 MB | N/A | 1 day | act 15 |
| 50 MUR | Daily 2GB Unlimited | “Unlimited”, 2 GB | N/A | 1 day | act daily1gb |
Weekly Data Packs – CHiLi by MTML
The Weekly Data Packs are combo plans with data, minutes & SMS.
Weekly Data Packs can be activated by texting the Activation Code to 8200:
| Price | Plan | Data | On-Net SMS | Validity | Activation Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45 MUR | Weekly (500MB + 50 SMS) | 500 MB | 50 SMS | 7 days | act weekly |
| 80 MUR | Weekly 21GB Unlimited | “Unlimited”, 3 GB/day (21 GB) | N/A | 7 days | act ulweek |
Monthly Data Packs – CHiLi by MTML
The Monthly Data Packs are data plans.
Monthly Data Packs can be activated by texting the Activation Code to 8200:
| Price | Plan | Data | Validity | Activation Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 112.7 MUR | Monthly 1GB | 1 GB | 30 days | act 1gb |
| 199 MUR | Monthly 5GB | 5 GB | 30 days | act 5gb |
| 287.5 MUR | Monthly 10GB Unlimited | “Unlimited”, 10 GB | 30 days | act 10gb |
| 310 MUR | Monthly 150GB Unlimited | 5 GB/day (150 GB) | 30 days | act 310 |
| 349 MUR | Monthly 240GB Unlimited | 8 GB/day (240 GB) | 30 days | act 349 |
| 449 MUR | Monthly 360GB Unlimited | 12 GB/day (360 GB) | 30 days | act 449 |
| 549 MUR | Monthly 450GB Unlimited | 15 GB/day (450 GB) | 30 days | act 549 |
Longer Term Mobile Data Packs – CHiLi by MTML
The Longer Term Mobile Data Packs are data plans.
Longer Term Data Packs can be activated by texting the Activation Code to 8200:
| Price | Plan | Data | Validity | Activation Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 699 MUR | 2 months 500GB Unlimited | “Unlimited”, 500 GB | 60 days | act 699 |
| 799 MUR | 3 months 1TB Unlimited | “Unlimited”, 1 TB | 60 days | act 799 |
Combo Data Packs – CHiLi by MTML
The Combo Data Packs are combo plans with data, minutes & SMS.
Combo Data Packs can be activated by texting the Activation Code to 8200:
| Price | Plan | Data | On-Net Minutes | Local SMS | Validity | Activation Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39 MUR | Daily Unlimited Combo | “Unlimited”, 1.5 GB | Unlimited | Unlimited | 1 day | act comboday |
| 190 MUR | Weekly Unlimited Combo | “Unlimited”, 6 GB | Unlimited | Unlimited | 7 days | act comboweek |
| 490 MUR | Monthly Unlimited Combo | “Unlimited”, 9 GB | Unlimited | Unlimited | 30 days | act combomonth |
APN/Internet Settings – CHiLi by MTML
- Name: mtml
- APN: mtml
Note: leave anything not mentioned above untouched.
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