Broadband

We have a 10 mb/s line uncapped from MyT for MUR 1039 per month

Hi Paul,

Thanks for your reply above, can I ask how is the speed generally?  I've seen some other posts stipulating its slow...

For example can you watch Youtube videos...

Thanks,
BR

Hi Black River,

You can watch Youtube videos without lagging with a mere 1 mb/s connection.

With 10 mb/s, you can stream videos/movies without any problem provided there are no background processes and/or downloads eating up your bandwidth.

Hi Backriver,

It's fast, i have no problem with YouTube and Netflix. I've also read about the internet being slow but i get the feeling that's only old ADSL connections.

Cheers,

Paul

Thanks Paul and Winston...!

I can recommend you the provider I'm using. I am very happy with it. It's called usave.

I'm using my t cheapest package around 500 Rs a month and it's good. Netflix no problem. Anyway if you don't stay in home always better to get a cheap one plus mobile data package plus office Wi-Fi.

tried vodafone ?

Vodafone and Airtel become really expensive this year, it’s better to find other providers.

yes i agree with you, they are expensive for no reason. I can recommend you a cheap internet. I have tried many different providers. And in the end, I was advised to use [link moderated]. I used it for two months and the benefit was very large. Now I only use it. And if you are looking for something cheaper that you should consider this option. There are different packages there. You can choose the one you like.

Vodafone and Airtel become really expensive this year, it’s better to find other providers. I can recommend you a cheap internet. I have tried many different providers. And in the end, I was advised to use https://usave.co.uk/broadband/. I used it for two months and the benefit was very large. Now I only use it. And if you are looking for something cheaper that you should consider this option. There are different packages there. You can choose the one you like.

The broadband service you mention @axaxi is a UK service - please explain to us how it can work in Mauritius?

My T dot mu

I see there are some very nice discounts between 15% and 75% if you use My T Money at www dot myt dot mu/money/

for Rs 399 per month they have the My T Money “Monthly unlimited” package which gives:

4 GB mobile internet data

180 mins free calls (only on the MyT network)

unlimited SMS’s  (only on the MyT network)

a free subscription to Deezer music


Compare the above to the normal Monthly prepaid data packages on MyT Mobile:

Rs 299 for 2 GB / month

Rs 499 for 5 GB / month <— the sweet spot is here

Rs 999 for 10 GB / month

Rs 1999 for 20 GB / month

Rs 2999 for 50 GB / month

Compared to MyT Money’s Rs 399 deal, Emtel Cash offers a very similar package:

PREPAID UNLIMITED MONTHLY
Rs 397
VAT incl.
Unlimited 4 GB data
180 minutes Emtel to Emtel calls
Unlimited Local SMS

To activate, recharge
through EMTEL CASH

The following info about Mauritius’ 3 mobile operators was obtained from prepaid-data-sim-card dot fandom dot com/wiki/Mauritius


Basics

There are three GSM operators on Mauritius:

my.t (formerly Orange)
Emtel
MTML (Chili)
All GSM operators offer 2G on 900 MHz, 3G on 2100 MHz and started 4G/LTE on 1800 MHz. 4G/LTE is available for prepaid. On the outlying islands, Rodrigues has 4G/LTE coverage with the networks of Emtel and my.t and on Agalega there is 4G/LTE coverage only from my.t.

For the purchase of a SIM card you need to show your passport for registration at a store. They will make a copy of it and fill out some forms. Activation takes normally less than an hour.

Note that some prices given below are without VAT. Then a 15% tax needs to be added for the final price.


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INFORMATION ABOUT MY T network

my.t (by Mauritius Telecom, formerly Orange)

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My.t is the incumbent provider owned by Mauritius Telecom with the best coverage and most customers on the island. In October 2017 it rebranded its products and services from Orange label to the name of my.t. Despite MT no longer using Orange branding, the French telecoms group still owns the majority 40% stake in the Mauritius operator.

Their 4G/LTE is has the largest coverage on the island(s) so far. On the outlying islands of Rodrigues and Agalega only my.t has a 4G/LTE coverage.

Availability

Their prepaid SIM card is sold for 100 MUR (incl. VAT) which includes 87 MUR credit, 250 MB data, 150 domestic SMS and unlimited Facebook at any my.t or Mauritius Telecom shop (list). The credit is valid for 100 days, data for 7 days and SMS for 3 months.

Pay attention that it can take 2-3 working days until the pre-loaded allowances will be available. So better disable data from the start, buy a data package and use data only when this purchase has been confirmed.

Activation

The retail package contains a triple cut SIM. To activate the SIM card, call 124 and press 1-1.

Top-up vouchers are sold as scratch cards at 4000 retailers for 50 MUR, 100 MUR or 300 MUR. To top-up type *124*<voucher code>#. Check credit and validity by *122#. To check remaining data balance, text "query" to 8684.

Top-up vouchers are sold incl. VAT. All information shown within the my.t network, like balance check, price for data packages are shown excl. VAT. For example: A voucher for the sales price of 100 MUR will give you a "visible" credit of 86.96 MUR.

Data feature packages

These data packages in 2G, 3G and 4G/LTE are offered (see website):

Price (incl. VAT)    Data    SMS    Period    Activation
10 MUR    50 MB    30    24 hours    buy internetday
49 MUR    300 MB    200    7 days    buy internetweek1
99 MUR    800 MB    400    buy internetweek
299 MUR    2 GB    500   
30 days

buy internetmonth
499 MUR    5 GB    500    buy 5gb
999 MUR    10 GB    500    buy 10gb
1999 MUR    20 GB    500    buy 20gb
2999 MUR    50 GB    500    buy 50gb
To activate, text code to 8684. All packages auto-renew. To stop, replace 'buy' by 'stop' in the code to 8684. Alternatively type *8900# and follow the interactive mobile menu to book any package. To check remaining data, text 'query' to 8684.

All packages include unlimited Facebook (excluding videos) and a domestic SMS allowance. You can purchase as many packages as you wish as often as you like as long as you have enough credit. Excess fee for data is charged at 3.53 MUR per MB. They will sent you an SMS when your data allowance is about to be depleted.

More information

APN: orange
Website: http://www.myt.mu

INFORMATION ABOUT THE EMTEL network:


Emtel is the second provider on Mauritius. Its 3G coverage is equal to my.t, but its 4G/LTE is not so widespread. Their rates are slightly lower than my.t's.

Availability

Their regular prepaid SIM card costs 100 MUR including 87 MUR credit. It contains 300 MB data for 7 days, 250 domestic SMS for 90 days and unlimited Facebook for 7 days. You can buy a SIM card at most convenience stores but it requires you to mail in a registration along with passport information. So, easiest would be to go to an Emtel store (locator).

For visiting tourists they offer a special Tourist SIM for 200 MUR including 1 GB data for 10 days and 100 domestic SMS and unlimited Facebook (no VoIP calls) for 10 days.

Top-up cards are widely available at most convenience stores. You can buy them in amounts of 50, 100 or 200 MUR valid for 50-120 days. To top up just enter *121*<voucher PIN># into your phone.

Data feature packages

There are no further data without an add-on. But free Facebook use is included in all prepaid plans. This doesn't apply to their VoIP functionality. These packages on 2G, 3G and 4G/LTE are offered:

Price    Volume    Extras    Period    Activation
10 MUR    55 MB    55 SMS    1 day    Sub Daily
15 MUR    50 MB    night: 50 MB    Sub Plat50MB
19 MUR    300 MB        Sub UL Day
51 MUR    1 GB        Sub UL Daily
49 MUR    325 MB    325 SMS    7 days    Sub Weekly
65 MUR    250 MB    night: 250 MB    Sub Plat250MB
99 MUR    1 GB    500 SMS    Sub Weekly1GB
165 MUR    750 MB    night: 750 MB    Sub Plat750MB
249 MUR    1 GB        30 days    Sub 1GB
299 MUR    2.5 GB        Sub UL
319 MUR    300 MB/day        Sub ULMON
335 MUR    1 GB    night: 1 GB    Sub Plat1GB
449 MUR    5 GB        Sub 5GB
535 MUR    2 GB    night: 2 GB    Sub Plat2GB
649 MUR    8 GB        Sub 8GB
735 MUR    3 GB    night: 3 GB    Sub Plat3GB
949 MUR    50 GB        SUB 50GB
Activation of bundles is by texting the code to 8284 or by menu *100# and choose internet packages. All packages include free Facebook and WhatsApp use. Excess rate is charged at 3.45 MUR per MB. To get your balance, dial *122# <call>. Night bonus is valid 1am-6am.

Data-only SIM

Their data-only SIM called "Airbox Prepaid" is only sold together with an USB dongle for 1499 MUR. You can add these data-only packs valid for 30 days:

5 GB: 499 MUR, activation: SUB LITE
75 GB: 999 MUR, activation: SUB WIFI75
100 GB: 1099 MUR, activation: SUB WIFI100
500 GB @ max. 10 Mbit/s: 1249 MUR, activation: SUB WIFI500
For activation code is texted to 8284. When data volume is used up, speed will be throttled to 1 Mbps.

More information

Tethering is allowed
APN: web
Website: http:///[link moderated]

INFORMATION ABOUT THE CHILI network by MTML:


Chili is the mobile label owned by Mahanagar Telephone Mauritius Ltd., the Mauritian mobile unit of an Indian conglomerate. It's the 3rd operator on the island with the lowest rates. 3G/HSPA+ dubbed as "4G" started in 2015. MTML also runs a GSM-incompatible CDMA network, which is not marketed as Chili. It has the lowest coverage on the islands so far without any 4G/LTE.

Availability

The starter package for Chili costs 100 MUR (tasx included) including the same credit sold in their retail centers (list).

Top-up cards called prepaid recharge cards are sold at many stores for 25, 50, 100 and 300 MUR giving 15-150 days of service validity. To top-up, enter *111*<card PIN># into your phone. To check credit, type *222#.

Data feature packages

Data by default outside packages is charged at 1.725 MUR per MB. These bundles are offered. For final price add 15% VAT:

Price    Data    Extras    Period    Activation
6 MUR    40 MB    20 SMS    1 day    act daily
44 MUR    1 GB        1 day    act daily1gb
56.4 MUR    unlimited        1 night:
10pm-7am

act data1n
45 MUR    400 MB    50 SMS    7 days    act weekly
517.5 MUR    "unlimited"
FUP: 5 GB

act data7d
225 MUR    1.25 GB    125 SMS    30 days    act 1gb
425 MUR    2.5 GB    250 SMS    act 2gb
800 MUR    5 GB    500 SMS    act 5gb
1400 MUR    10 GB        act 10gb
For activation text code to 8200.

More information

APN: mtml
Website: http://www.chili.mu