iJulien
French expat in Mauritius
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About me
French, In a relationship
Lives in Flic-en-Flac
Speaks French, English, Mauritian Creole
Registration: 05 January 2011
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Mosquitos by gssilemaurice
Hello again What do people do about them? We have used repellant from Boots Chemist but it actually seems to attract the little b@$/@£#s rather than repell them. Also indoors, we keep the air con running at night and the windows closed but ...
I use the liquid repellent you plug into a socket with a timer plug. Very efficient (good for a couple of weeks) but because of intermittent power cuts I have a to reprogram the plug every now and then. Read More
Which bank? by FranglaiseMummy
Hi all, Sorry for multiple posting - I've got lots of questions and I thought it would be easier (for me and for other people looking for the same information) to break it down per subject matter! (Hope that's ok.) My husband, daughters ...
I bank with HSBC in France so I opened through them an account in Mauritius: when I arrived, my bank account, ATM card and cheque books were ready, which a nice time saver. Fellow expats have opened account on their arrival in an hour or so. Also, ... Read More
Craft groups - Flic en Flac, Tamarin? by Natalie1177
Hi, Was just wondering if anybody was aware of any craft groups in Flic en Flac or Tamarin. They're quite popular in the UK and was wondering if anybody had started something like this up here or was aware of any taking place.....? Thanks in ...
Wednesday should also work for my wife ;) Read More
Craft groups - Flic en Flac, Tamarin? by Natalie1177
Hi, Was just wondering if anybody was aware of any craft groups in Flic en Flac or Tamarin. They're quite popular in the UK and was wondering if anybody had started something like this up here or was aware of any taking place.....? Thanks in ...
Hi Natalie, My 5-yr-old daughter is a big art&craft fan and my wife also enjoys it. So if you don't find a group and want to start one, you can ping me ;) We are in Flic-en-Flac and my daughter goes to school in Tamarin (where she has ... Read More
Contractual obligations by kandlird by barbara torrance
Hi all, Can some one tell me where I stand. My contract includes a gardener for 1 hour a day 1 day a week. However the gardener my landlord got to work the garden has left and I haven't had a gard bet for 7 weeks now. The garden is a mess. ...
It might get tricky to get it enforced from my experience. Did you report the gardener to the landlord? Did you talk to your real estate agent? Read More
scooter rental in Mauritius by dana4073
Hi there Can someone please help me find a good company for scooter rental in Mauritius? Thank you
If you're in Mauritus for a while, you'll find it way cheaper to buy it one :) Scooter rentals are targeted at tourists so are a bit expensive IMHO. Read More
Pre-primary and primary schools in Tamarin/Black River by georgieandboy
Hello everyone We are moving to Mauritius in July and are exploring schooling options for our children. I would really appreciate some feedback on any good schools in the Tamarin/Black River area. Any Tiny Tots/ Telfair moms out there? Have heard ...
The facilities are great and well maintained. They have one playground for Tiny Tots and two playgrounds (age dependent) for Telfair. It is also well secured. I am not worried at all to leave my children there :) Read More
Pre-primary and primary schools in Tamarin/Black River by georgieandboy
Hello everyone We are moving to Mauritius in July and are exploring schooling options for our children. I would really appreciate some feedback on any good schools in the Tamarin/Black River area. Any Tiny Tots/ Telfair moms out there? Have heard ...
I am not a mom but my older girl is going to Telfair (Class 1) after going to Tiny Tots since she was 6 months old, and my younger girl has been going to Tiny Tots for a year or so. We are very happy with both, it is a small school focused on the ... Read More
Cost of living, lifestyle by ianguy
Hi, I am currently in New Zealand, where my wife and I have been for the past 14 years - I've got 'itchy feet' again. Looking at Reunion it seems to have many of the lifestyle things that I desire - scenery, the ocean, mountains, ...
Long story short: EU citizens don't require work permits, Reunion is in the EU. For non EU citizens, regulations are the same as in France, so I would recommend looking up or asking in the France forum. A little warning though: Reunion is not ... Read More
job search by canniahumesh
Hello, Looking for a job urgently! Thanks
Most employers trust diplomas more that anything in Reunion and sadly they have few consideration for diplomas not issued by Reunionese/French universities so you might want to follow courses at a French university first. You will also need to be ... Read More
Registering a PLC in Reunion by NameoSurnami
HI, How would one go about registering a Private Limited Company (PLC) in Reunion(974)? Is there a website where I can register this or would I have to go in person somewhere in Reunion? The company would be importing dry food products from ...
My recommendation would be to go through a chartered accountant (yellow pages is a good start, put "expert comptable" in the first field and "974" in the second) which will walk you through the red tape both for incorporating ... Read More
Registering a PLC in Reunion by NameoSurnami
HI, How would one go about registering a Private Limited Company (PLC) in Reunion(974)? Is there a website where I can register this or would I have to go in person somewhere in Reunion? The company would be importing dry food products from ...
Sorry for Theate reply ;) A PLC would be an SARL and is incorporated at the Centre de Formalités des Entreprises (CFE) of the CCIR. You will need various documents from proof of ID, proof of address, articles of incorporation. Most chartered ... Read More
Co-working by dpapap
Hi Does anyone know of any co-working opportunities on the West of the island? I am a freelance photographer and would like to find similar people to work with a day or two a week. Just to mix it up a little. Thanks Diensen
We have a spare desk at our office in Flic en Flac but our staff is sedentary so I'm not sure if that would help :) Read More
Credit cards and deposit by aakayb
Hi all, I am looking to get a bank card that will allow me to shop online and I was previously told I will need a credit card, as the standard debit card here will not allow online purchases. I currently have a bank account with SBM and I ...
HSBC will ask you a 115% deposit which is still better than 200% (even though I agree it's kind of surprising especially since I banked with HSBC for a long time in France where I have Premium status). Read More
Post code Mauritius by Naomi adriana
Hi, Can anyone tell me if a site exists to find the postcodes for different places in Mauritius? Thank you
When I was a tourist I used a tourist map and my advise would be to stick with satnav: TomTom, Waze or Google Maps. Tourist map (including the one from the reputable IGN) might get you into private/closed roads and won't give the quickest path ... Read More
License for import by GuestPoster696
How do i make a license to import goods in Mauritius. I want to import beauty products and sell them here.
They are helpful from what I recall :) Read More
Post code Mauritius by Naomi adriana
Hi, Can anyone tell me if a site exists to find the postcodes for different places in Mauritius? Thank you
Postcodes are less accurate than in the UK over there so you can't rely on typing in a postcode to get to your destination ;) Read More
License for import by GuestPoster696
How do i make a license to import goods in Mauritius. I want to import beauty products and sell them here.
Licenses are usually required for larger quantities. Ministry of Commerce will most likely help you without the need of a middle-man :) Read More
French lessons near Ebene / Flic en Flac by nachez
Hello there! I've moved to Mauritius 5 months ago and I would like to start taking French lessons (group lessons preferred), around either Ebene or Flic en Flac, preferably after 17. Does anyone know a school or otherwise any private teacher ...
My wife is a former French as a Foreign Language teacher. Let me know if you don't find anything as she doesn't work and as we are located in Flic-en-Flac. Read More
Living in Mauritius by robbieevertse
Hi my name is Robert I want to know if i can live in Mauritius and work in another country, I will be working 1 month out of the country and then the month i am not working i'll be in Mauritius, and then evertually retire in Mauritius in 6 ...
Depending on your citizenship, you can stay up to 180 days a year (it can be fragmented) on a tourist visa. Read More
LOOKING FOR PALETTES AND CAISSE EN BOIS !!!!!!!PLEASE by koutnaa
hello everyone, my name is Katia, i am looking for palettes and caisse en bois!!!!!!! if anyone knows where i can find it please let me know, it for making some furniture for ours new place . thank you very much, Katia. Bonjour tous le monde, ...
We just had an event at the church I attend and part of the decoration was made using palettes. If you don't find any, please let me know and I'll ask around to know where they got them. Read More
Returning coins
You can return it to the bank. I know for a fact MCB accepts them. They will give you bags to put the coins in. Read More
Importing goods and Customs
You may need to clear those with a MoH officer but, usually, small quantities (eg. for personal use) don't require a license. My best advise, however, would be to call MoH and maybe MoC depending on the quantity. Read More
Organic food
I have a source in the West for organic vegs (Meeta in Bambous). Bump me if you're out of luck in the South and willing to visit the West. Read More
Which bank is best for foreigner's needs? by GuestPoster696
I need to open a bank account in Mauritius. I already have my residence permit. Which bank has the easiest procedure of opening account for foreigners. Also provides card for online shopping, etc. Need Advice urgently!
Personal account opening is pretty much the same everywhere with details mentioned by arfness :) Read More
Pre-school in Vacoas or Flic en Flac by alebugwal
Hello, I have two boys, one is in ECC in Roche Brunes (amazing place!), and the little one in Creche Petits Pas in Beau Bassin (again amazing) I'm looking for a very good pre-primary school in Vacoas(or Flic en Flac), as from January my older ...
Oops sorry I must have been tired yesterday. Tiny Tots is in Tamarin ;) In Flic en Flac we use L'Ile aux Enfants for out of hours daycare. They have a pre-primary as well. Read More
Pre-school in Vacoas or Flic en Flac by alebugwal
Hello, I have two boys, one is in ECC in Roche Brunes (amazing place!), and the little one in Creche Petits Pas in Beau Bassin (again amazing) I'm looking for a very good pre-primary school in Vacoas(or Flic en Flac), as from January my older ...
My one year-old is going to Tiny Tots in Flic en Flac where my 5 years-old had a great time for the 4 years she spent there. Read More
Which bank is best for foreigner's needs? by GuestPoster696
I need to open a bank account in Mauritius. I already have my residence permit. Which bank has the easiest procedure of opening account for foreigners. Also provides card for online shopping, etc. Need Advice urgently!
The question is mainly which banks do you also have back home? Eg. I'm French and when I go to France I withdraw money using my Mauritian card from an HSBC ATM, there's no transaction fee. I didn't check with other international banks ... Read More
Is domestic help available in Mauritius? by Yelles
Hi There, I was wondering if domestic help is available in Mauritius? Is it a common thing or does the average person clean their own houses? If it is common, what would the daily rate be for domestic help? Would you go through an agency or is it ...
You could apply for a work permit for a foreigner maid but this is subject to quotas (1 foreigner for 3 locals), salary requirements and proof of lack of local staff availability. So unless you have a highly specialized maid, it won't be ... Read More
Introducing toddlers to rugby (West) by iJulien
Hi there, Back in the UK, we have various [url=http://www.rugbytots.co.uk]programs[/url] to introduce toddlers to rugby. Sadly, it's not available in Mauritius (I checked with RUM) but I wonder if other parents would be interested and activity ...
Thanks for your post James, however I feel this is not really relevant to my question: 1) Rugbytots and similar programs are an introduction, not the regular game; 2) An introduction which can lead to the practice of touch rugby for instance, not ... Read More
Introducing toddlers to rugby (West)
Hi there, Back in the UK, we have various programs to introduce toddlers to rugby. Sadly, it's not available in Mauritius (I checked with RUM) but I wonder if other parents would be interested and activity in the west. I'm not a coach but ... Read More
english speaking mums around Albion, Flic en Flac? by Anita B.
Hiya, I have a 7 months old baby girl. Im looking for other mums in the locality of Albion, Flic en Flac who have a baby, preferably similar age, who would like to meet sometimes for a coffee and chat :)
Dear SheebsT, We have two girls, 9mths and 4.5yrs, and we are also in Flic-en-Flac (pretty close to Spar supermarket). My wife helps at the school where my older girls goes twice a week (Tue & Thu) but should be rather available the rest of the ... Read More
Moving to France with a little girl in Reception by iJulien
Dear all, I may have to move to Reunion (French island) and since few people speak English there, I try the English forum for France :) Reunion being in France school regulations are the same as in France. At the time, we are in Mauritius and she ...
Thanks Emily :) This addressed pretty much all my questions. Good news about the Mairie obliged to find her a place :) From what I recall, state schools are pretty good in France (I know it does vary from school to school): I guess we'll go ... Read More
Moving to France with a little girl in Reception
Dear all, I may have to move to Reunion (French island) and since few people speak English there, I try the English forum for France :) Reunion being in France school regulations are the same as in France. At the time, we are in Mauritius and she ... Read More
Tour Operator in Reunion
You can try to contact Reunion Tourism Promotion Authority: www.reunion.fr If you are not successful, I've got a friend working in their IT support, I can ask him who to contact. Read More
Internet choice in Tamarin - My T /ADSL, Emtel other by Nasbonnie
Hello, I am having difficulty in "finding" the right package for internet home use for TV, PC and if possible, the odd movies/TV streaming (though I know streaming is not a popular choice in Mauritius). I have enquired with Orange and they ...
czars88, if you don't use TV from My.T, you can replace the Livebox by a regular ADSL router. Putting a router behind another router is not something I recommend. If the Linksys E2500 has no modem built-in, you can put an Ethernet ADSL modem in ... Read More
Internet choice in Tamarin - My T /ADSL, Emtel other by Nasbonnie
Hello, I am having difficulty in "finding" the right package for internet home use for TV, PC and if possible, the odd movies/TV streaming (though I know streaming is not a popular choice in Mauritius). I have enquired with Orange and they ...
I work in IT so I configured my router myself but nowadays it's really straight-forward for most brands. The instructions are in the box. Just be sure to buy an ADSL router (which you can connect directly to the phone socket) and not a simple ... Read More
Internet choice in Tamarin - My T /ADSL, Emtel other by Nasbonnie
Hello, I am having difficulty in "finding" the right package for internet home use for TV, PC and if possible, the odd movies/TV streaming (though I know streaming is not a popular choice in Mauritius). I have enquired with Orange and they ...
We use Emtel WiMAX at the office which is perfect but expensive ;) At home, I have ADSL 4 Mbps from Orange (I didn't use the TV so I switched from My.T) and I ditched the modem they provide for one of my choice. I am a heavy downloader (mostly ... Read More
Wild Turkey by Loella10
Hi, I'm going to Mauritius for my wedding on the 28th of December. My partner only drinks Wild Turkey and i'm not sure if i can get it in Mauritius. Does anyone know if they sell Wild Turkey there? If not i will have to either bring it with me or ...
You can bring 1L duty-free per pax and, in any case, you'd better travel with it. The Mauritius Revenue Authority can provide you more information and get you an idea of which taxes you'll have to pay. Read More
Police Dept Email Address
Did you try their official website? Some departments have emails. Read More
Looking for job
You should definitely master spoken and written French to work in Reunion island. Also, what are your qualifications and under which permit are you immigrating? Read More
occupation visa
Business visas are for 90 days / year and tourist visas for 180 days / year (not sure if you can combine both). So you need an occupation permit, a dependent permit or a work permit to stay here for 2 years. About the $35000, they need to be ... Read More
Expat Radio by Jim Haines
Hello fellow expats. I do more reading here than posting. But I am a online radio consultant and I work for a company here that makes broadcasting software. And for a very long time I have always wondered if expats would listen to a talk show show ...
I listen to Internet radio almost all the time, either at home or in my car. Both ADSL and 3G networks are good enough here to listen to Internet radios, so I tend to disagree with waell_e (although that must be true for some countries). Read More
Regarding Residence Permit Application Help!!
I tend to agree with terence. You'll just have to sort out the paperwork while on "holiday" ;) Read More
new member by fernf
hi:-) i am new to this...looking at options to relocate to Reunion, any advice?
Last time I checked, you needed a specific visa for Reunion Island since it's not in Schengen visa zone. But you'd better check with your nearest French embassy in case this had changed (there was discussion about Reunion joining Schengen in ... Read More
new member by fernf
hi:-) i am new to this...looking at options to relocate to Reunion, any advice?
It depends which citizenship(s) you have. Because it's a part of France, immigration laws are the same as France, so no problem if you're a hold a citizenship from a European country. In other cases, you might have more answers on the forum for ... Read More
Languages in work by windmistral
Hi! How do you think, does good English enough to work in Mu? Or you must also know French?
Most people prefer to speak French and write English, but it depends on the company. Read More
Bharat Fiber connection by mishkj
Hi there, Has anyone out there tried this new Bharat (www.btl.mu) service provider yet? Does it work? How long would it take to get it connected? Hoping to get a few things up and running before we arrive and any info on this would be greatly ...
You can go for ADSL Home by Orange + DSTv for satellite (but no single package). Read More
Bharat Fiber connection by mishkj
Hi there, Has anyone out there tried this new Bharat (www.btl.mu) service provider yet? Does it work? How long would it take to get it connected? Hoping to get a few things up and running before we arrive and any info on this would be greatly ...
IMO, "too good to be true" or "read the fine print" ;) Read More
Driving license in Mauritius
I believe you asked the exact same question in the French forum a couple of months ago ;) Read More
iPhone usage in Mauritius? by Ninchen
Hi all, I'm soon moving back to Mauritius and would like to bring my iPhone with me. It's unlocked. Would anyone happen to know if I can connect it to a network in Mauritius (think my only choice would be Orange, right?) and get unlimited surf ...
You should contact the original carrier and ask them to unlock it officially. Read More
iPhone usage in Mauritius? by Ninchen
Hi all, I'm soon moving back to Mauritius and would like to bring my iPhone with me. It's unlocked. Would anyone happen to know if I can connect it to a network in Mauritius (think my only choice would be Orange, right?) and get unlimited surf ...
Make sure you entered the correct APN in the Internet Tethering setting (I use the same details as in Cellular Data). Read More
HP/Compaq laptop batteries - where to buy in Mauritius?
If I were you, I would buy eBay, where you have professional and reliable sellers (be sure to check the ratings though). That's why I did for my laptop and it was cheaper (incl. shipping & customs) than here. Read More
Project: Forwarding a Mauritian phone no via VoIP. Anybody interested? by harald.buchholzer
Hi, we are planning to forward our Mauritian mobile number(s) to a landline in Europe. Unfortunately, the per minute price for doing this is ridiculously high. So, we plan to buy a GSM gateway, put our SIM cards in it and forward the call via SIP. ...
That's exactly my point: why bothering setting up an unreliable infrastructure where Emtel can do it for you in a more reliable way for Rs 5? Especially if you need to pay for the GSM gateway, electricity and Internet. You really need to have a high ... Read More
Project: Forwarding a Mauritian phone no via VoIP. Anybody interested? by harald.buchholzer
Hi, we are planning to forward our Mauritian mobile number(s) to a landline in Europe. Unfortunately, the per minute price for doing this is ridiculously high. So, we plan to buy a GSM gateway, put our SIM cards in it and forward the call via SIP. ...
I don't know that much about Orange since I am with Emtel ;) About VoIP connection here, I use on a personal basis on SIP account to make/receive calls (the SIP proxy is in France) and it's not 100% reliable, which understandable because of the ... Read More
Project: Forwarding a Mauritian phone no via VoIP. Anybody interested? by harald.buchholzer
Hi, we are planning to forward our Mauritian mobile number(s) to a landline in Europe. Unfortunately, the per minute price for doing this is ridiculously high. So, we plan to buy a GSM gateway, put our SIM cards in it and forward the call via SIP. ...
You could also use roaming: incoming calls are about the same price as call forwarding, outgoing calls are very expensive on the other end (because charged by the operator in the country you're in). If you want to be able to enable call forwarding ... Read More
Project: Forwarding a Mauritian phone no via VoIP. Anybody interested? by harald.buchholzer
Hi, we are planning to forward our Mauritian mobile number(s) to a landline in Europe. Unfortunately, the per minute price for doing this is ridiculously high. So, we plan to buy a GSM gateway, put our SIM cards in it and forward the call via SIP. ...
That's definitely it. The call transfer with Emtel is billed like a regular phone call, and you pay for it. The caller only pays for a call to Emtel, no difference for him. You can enable call transfer without having to call Emtel, just use the ... Read More
Project: Forwarding a Mauritian phone no via VoIP. Anybody interested? by harald.buchholzer
Hi, we are planning to forward our Mauritian mobile number(s) to a landline in Europe. Unfortunately, the per minute price for doing this is ridiculously high. So, we plan to buy a GSM gateway, put our SIM cards in it and forward the call via SIP. ...
When I go to Europe, I transfer my calls to my French mobile, for a couple of Rs 5.40/min with Emtel. That's not that of a big deal and it's reliable :) Where does your Rs 75/min come from? If this is what Orange charges for call transfers to ... Read More
tourist visa and extension for EU citizens by Auca
I have been previously to Mauritius a few times since 2006 and the longest period spent as a tourist was of 2 months, in 2010. This year I plan to visit Mauritius again with my partner and daughter of 3 years. We intend to stay for 3 months and if ...
Provided you leave the country on your own, without having to authorities to find you and to deport you, you should be fine ;) Read More
Money transfer uk to Mauritius by Guest9383
Can anyone tell me the best way to transfer money from Barclays uk to Mcb Mauritius just would like to know if I can save a few pounds if I have 4500 pounds .
Cheque deposits from overseas will work, but will take 8 weeks or so to be cleared. The cost with HSBC is Rs 150. I received a tax refund from HMRC earlier but I deposited into my French account where it cleared in less than 2 weeks :) I wonder why ... Read More
Money transfer uk to Mauritius by Guest9383
Can anyone tell me the best way to transfer money from Barclays uk to Mcb Mauritius just would like to know if I can save a few pounds if I have 4500 pounds .
Did you check with Barclays in Mauritius? You might save on transfer rates if you have an account with them. HSBC does that for instance: I've got free and fast transfers from France and Mauritius :) Once the money is here, you can go with a Forex ... Read More
tourist visa and extension for EU citizens by Auca
I have been previously to Mauritius a few times since 2006 and the longest period spent as a tourist was of 2 months, in 2010. This year I plan to visit Mauritius again with my partner and daughter of 3 years. We intend to stay for 3 months and if ...
You'll find a similar topic here. As for the Reunion return flight, it does work. Should be denied an extension, you need to exit the country, and then you can re-enter it. Read More
tourist visa and extension for EU citizens by Auca
I have been previously to Mauritius a few times since 2006 and the longest period spent as a tourist was of 2 months, in 2010. This year I plan to visit Mauritius again with my partner and daughter of 3 years. We intend to stay for 3 months and if ...
Some people on the forum had successful visa extensions. PIO website has more information. In the worst-case scenario, you can fly to Reunion Island which is part of the EU (45min / ≈Rs 8000) and get back, or even spend a few days there ;) ... Read More
St Patrick's day (Paddy's Day) by dubleen
Hi all, as we all know St Patrick's day is coming up on the Saturday 18th of March, i would like to know where if any event has been planned for this occasion?? do let me know please. Thanks
I guess Big Willy's in Tamarin will host something. But we should petition to have them stock Guinness: although it's on the card, they haven't had any for the last few months :( Read More
Phone
The most reliable way is to have the original carrier to unlock it. Anything else isn't reliable. Read More
Paediatrician in La Preneuse / Tamarin area by bepster
Anyone know of a good Paediatrician in La Preneuse, Tamarin or the surrounding areas? Our paediatrician is great but he is located in Beau Bassin, which is a two hour drive if you're in rush hour traffic, so we're kind of looking for ...
You have a faster route, quite the same than Chebel: just before the road which leads to Albion (the first one coming from Tamarin), turn right: you'll drive through St-Martin ;) Read More
Opening a bank account in Mauritius by Strawb
Good morning all, I'm moving over to Mauritius in June and my company are going to be paying me in USD which seems to be the norm. But I have never lived abroad and I'm not sure how it all works. I am with HSBC. Is it a good idea to open a local ...
About HSBC's lack of ATMs, they have an agreement with MCB so that you can withdraw from their ATMs for free (for withdrawals above Rs 1000 I believe). Also, you'll save time (same-day transfer is common) and money (no receiving bank fee) for ... Read More
Mauritian Road Maps by Visitor88
Hi There, Would anyone know where I could get Mauritian Road Maps? Or is there a gps naviagation for Mauritius? If I bring a tom tom navigator will it work with the mauritian satelites?
You could also use Google Maps navigation from your smartphone, but it will require a local SIM card with data package (which is available for prepaid users as well). Read More
Mauritian Road Maps by Visitor88
Hi There, Would anyone know where I could get Mauritian Road Maps? Or is there a gps naviagation for Mauritius? If I bring a tom tom navigator will it work with the mauritian satelites?
You'll find a similar discussion here :) Read More
Meeting at Kenzi Bar by sknair
Hi everyone, Just wanted to know if you people out there would like to meet up at the Kenzi Bar for a drink and some live music on a fortnightly basis. This will give the opportunity for the community to meet up. Cheers, Delvin
8am would be too early for me :P Read More
Internet access yesterday by Julien
Have you experienced problems with your internet access yesterday ? We were not able to work from 11am to 5pm Nice isn't it ? Thanks Orange / Mauritius Telecom !
We use Wimax from Emtel at work and it is very reliable (for instance, during the whole Orange blackouts we had no issues), even if we have the basic package, ie with no guaranteed bandwidth. I would definetely recommend it for anyone needing a ... Read More
Upload speed for MyT
I would say 256 Kbps for My.T 4 Mbps (my ADSL line is synchronized at more than 4 Mbps downlink, so I wouldn't trust the uplink speed). Read More
iPhone usage in Mauritius? by Ninchen
Hi all, I'm soon moving back to Mauritius and would like to bring my iPhone with me. It's unlocked. Would anyone happen to know if I can connect it to a network in Mauritius (think my only choice would be Orange, right?) and get unlimited surf ...
If you have the 4G, it will be a bit tricky since to my knowledge Orange (the sole provider for Iphone in Mauritius) do not sell the micro-sim seperately. However, you can get a normal one and cut it to the size of the micro-sim. I've done that and ... Read More