Best eSIM for Mauritius
Mauritius has near-universal 4G and 5G coverage across the entire island. A travel eSIM is almost always cheaper than carrier roaming for most visitors.
Last checked: October 2026. Plans and prices change — verify before purchase.
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Mauritius has strong 4G coverage across the entire island including Port Louis, Grand Baie, Flic en Flac, Mahébourg and Blue Bay. Black River Gorges National Park (interior hiking) has basic signal in the main car parks. The offshore islet of Île aux Cerfs (popular day trip) has signal from the mainland towers. Strong connectivity throughout.
Mauritius Telecom (MyT) covers the entire island including the less-visited central plateau towns and southeast coast. Emtel is strong in resort areas and Port Louis. For any Mauritian itinerary, either operator provides reliable coverage. Signal is excellent at all major beaches, the Chamarel coloured earth, Ganga Talao lake and Chamarel waterfall.
Prices sourced from provider websites. Network information sourced from provider documentation and independent travel guides (2026).
eSIM — Mauritius
Network coverage in Mauritius
Three mobile operators serve Mauritius: my.t (Mauritius Telecom, historical incumbent, widest coverage), Emtel (strong competitor with good 4G island-wide) and Chili (MTML, smaller footprint). For Port Louis, Grand Baie, Flic en Flac, Belle Mare and the Black River Gorges, my.t and Emtel both provide reliable 4G/5G. 5G is now widespread on both networks, reaching well beyond the main cities.
Rodrigues Island (600 km east) has 4G on my.t, the only operator with strong coverage there. On this page, Airalo routes via my.t or Emtel (sources differ), Roamless aggregates several local carriers and Saily does not disclose its carrier — but with both my.t and Emtel among the region’s best networks, coverage is strong on any of them. The third operator, Chili (MTML), runs only 2G/3G and is best avoided for mobile data.
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All AT&T plansPlan data / 1 day: US$12; plan data / 30 days: US$120.Get an eSIM.
Unlimited UltimateIncluded in the plan.Keep your plan.
Unlimited Plus, Unlimited Welcome5 GB / 1 day: US$12; 20 GB / 30 days: US$100.Get an eSIM.
Experience Beyond (Go5G Next) · Experience More (Go5G Plus, Magenta MAX)Included in the plan.Keep your plan.
Essentials2 GB / 1 day: US$10; 15 GB / 10 days: US$50; 30 GB / 30 days: US$75.Compare: the pass may be enough.
All EE plansPlan data / 1 day: £8; plan data / 7 days: £40.Get an eSIM.
All O2 plans100 MB / 30 days: £26; 500 MB / 30 days: £45; 1 GB / 30 days: £65.Get an eSIM.
All Vodafone plansNo pass: pay as you go.Get an eSIM.
All Three plansNo pass: pay as you go.Get an eSIM.
All TELUS plansPlan data / 1 day: CA$18.Get an eSIM.
All Bell plans5 GB / 1 day: CA$16; plan data / 14 days: CA$100; plan data / 30 days: CA$120; plan data / 30 days: CA$320.Compare: the pass may be enough.
All Rogers plansPlan data / 1 day: CA$18; plan data / 3 days: CA$45; plan data / 7 days: CA$75; plan data / 14 days: CA$100; +1 more.Compare: the pass may be enough.
All Vidéotron plansNo pass: pay as you go. (figure not confirmed by an official source)Get an eSIM.
All Telstra plansPay as you go: A$3/MB.Get an eSIM.
All Optus plansPay as you go: A$1/MB.Get an eSIM.
All Vodafone (TPG) plansPay as you go: A$1/MB.Get an eSIM.
All Vodafone Ireland plans100 MB / 1 day: €5.Compare: the pass may be enough.
All Three Ireland plansPay as you go: €4.99/MB.Get an eSIM.
All eir plansPay as you go: €4.99/MB.Get an eSIM.
Arrival protocol in Mauritius
VPN, passwords and documents
On hotel or café Wi-Fi, a VPN can be useful to keep your browsing private from the network operator. A password manager is also worth having for managing account access on the road. A secure cloud backup of your passport, visa and accommodation details can also be useful — keep an offline copy too. None of these are mandatory.
Mistakes to avoid in Mauritius
Common questions about eSIM in Mauritius
Continuing your trip in the Indian Ocean?
Many travellers combine Mauritius with neighbouring countries. See our guides for eSIM in Seychelles, eSIM in Madagascar and eSIM in Reunion. For multi-country trips combining Mauritius with neighbouring destinations in the Indian Ocean, our global regional plan comparison may be useful.