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Internet, phone and TV in Mauritius

Overview of internet, phone and television providers in Mauritius & how to subscribe.

Mauritius is constantly developing in terms of information and communication technologies, with the emergence of more and more qualitative services. Very high speed internet and the deployment of fibre optic network and 5G are progressing rapidly, to offer an internet connection at international standards in Mauritius. 

Subscription to internet, television and telephony

Subscription is easy, all you need is a copy of your passport, your residence permit, a proof of address and the BRN to register for a company. The rates are reasonable, for an internet subscription count around Rs1,000 per month, and Rs400 more for the first television offer. For your mobile phone you can choose between prepaid plans, fixed price subscriptions from Rs500 and mobile internet packages from Rs300.

Main internet, television and telephony providers in Mauritius

The two main players, Mauritius Telecom and Emtel offer a wide range of services, including fixed and mobile telephony, broadband internet and television. Mauritius Telecom and its subsidiary MyT are the major operators and offer a wide selection of international and local channels, while Emtel, in partnership with Canal+, offers many French-speaking channels. DSTV Mauritius, a satellite TV service provider, offers English-speaking sports, cinema and entertainment enthusiasts exclusive content in Mauritius. 

Corporate services 

Orange Business Mauritius is a leading provider of business services, with a wide range of services from connectivity, cloud computing, cybersecurity and collaboration tools.