How to get local mobile SIM card ?Can I get it at the airport itself ?

jrishabh

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Member since 17 June 2014

jrishabh

20 June 2014 05:56:10

jrishabh

20 June 2014 05:56:10

I am supposed to join a software company in Mauritius. So I would be coming there on occupation permit. Can someone suggest how can I get the local (Mauritian) mobile SIM card ? What all documents would be needed ? Can I get the SIM card at the airport itself after landing there ?

CAJT

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Member since 02 April 2014

Quatre Bornes

CAJT

20 June 2014 08:33:52

CAJT

20 June 2014 08:33:52

Quatre Bornes

I don't recollect seeing Orange/ Emtel store at the airport.. But, you should get it near your residence/ office. You can consider picking one on ur way from airport itself. Your passport [in addition to the money ] suffices to purchase a prepaid sim card which is activated in typically 15-20 mins..

Cheers,

J T

jrishabh

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Member since 17 June 2014

jrishabh

20 June 2014 09:25:56

jrishabh

20 June 2014 09:25:56

Thanks for the information. What is the cost of SIM any idea ?

CAJT

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Member since 02 April 2014

Quatre Bornes

CAJT

20 June 2014 09:30:18

CAJT

20 June 2014 09:30:18

Quatre Bornes

100 Rs for SIM and re-fill as much as u want !!

Cheers
J T

gronk007

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gronk007

28 June 2014 12:43:31

gronk007

28 June 2014 12:43:31

I can't speak for Orange or MTML, but Emtel SIM packs can be bought at the ABC Car Rental and at Mauritius Post.

Carol29

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Member since 10 January 2014

Faversham

Carol29

07 July 2014 18:57:39

Carol29

07 July 2014 18:57:39

Faversham

If you go to an Emtel shop, you can buy a sim card and they will put it in your phone for you if yuo want them to. You need your passport for ID purposes. I did this recently and there were no problems and I think tha Emtel is the best local network.

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