Where 5G ends and LTE takes over in Mauritius
Mauritius has 1 mobile network: CHILI (5G). All 5 providers we rank route through these carriers. Our editorial pick routes through my.t, which is the sole 5G carrier operating in Mauritius. Airalo's catalogue starts at $5.06/GB with 5G access. Runners-up HelloRoam and Holafly connect via my.t, scoring 4.9/5 and 4.3/5 on coverage.
Provider routing covers 1 mobile network in Mauritius: my.t, Emtel, and CHILI. my.t connects through the strongest combination of urban coverage and rural reach among those options. my.t sits at the top of the published carrier list for travel eSIM traffic in Mauritius. 5G remains limited outside major cities.
A travel eSIM in Mauritius attaches to my.t on 5G. All 5 ranked providers ride that same host network rather than one of their own, so the network under a HelloRoam plan and the network under an Airalo plan is the same equipment. my.t is the only operator on the published list for Mauritius, which removes any fallback if it drops. This site publishes no throughput figure, because it runs no speed test.
5G status in Mauritius: 5G trials. Your eSIM automatically connects to the fastest available band when 5G is in range.
Installing a Mauritius eSIM where local SIMs need ID
Purchase your Mauritius eSIM from the provider app or website. Scan the QR code over WiFi at home. The eSIM installs in under 2 minutes. Label the new line "Mauritius Data" to keep it separate from your home SIM.
When you land in Mauritius, enable data roaming on the eSIM line. Your phone connects to my.t's 5G network within 30 seconds. Mauritius requires SIM registration. Travel eSIM providers handle this automatically during activation.
Get your Mauritius eSIM ready before departure, since airport connectivity can be unreliable. Installation takes under 5 minutes on any unlocked iPhone XS or newer, Samsung Galaxy S20+, or Google Pixel 3+. We recommend completing setup at least 24 hours before your 8-day trip. Mauritius has 1 carrier network, and plans start at $8.10 for 1GB.
Your eSIM connects to my.t's 5G network in Mauritius. The country operates 1 network: my.t, Emtel, and CHILI. my.t provides the strongest combination of urban reach and tourist-corridor coverage based on network data.
Open your provider's app, scan the QR code, and select Mauritius as your data plan destination. Data starts flowing within 30 seconds of landing and connecting to a local tower. The catalogue lists 6 plans for Mauritius, starting at $5.06/GB on my.t's infrastructure.
Mauritius requires SIM registration for mobile connections. Passport required. Travel eSIM providers typically handle this step for you during activation.
5G remains limited to select areas in Mauritius. Your eSIM defaults to 5G on my.t, which handles streaming and video calls without issues.
For a full walkthrough with screenshots, see our eSIM buying guide.
Choosing the right data plan for Mauritius
The published price ladder for Mauritius: 1GB at $8.10 ($8.10/GB), 3GB at $22.50 ($7.50/GB), 5GB at $29.85 ($5.97/GB), 10GB at $58.50 ($5.85/GB), 20GB at $101.25 ($5.06/GB). Best value sits at 20GB for $101.25, at $5.06 per gigabyte. Budget entry starts at $8.10 for 1GB. Premium unlimited daily data costs $9.72/day with 2GB at full speed before throttling. Longer commitments reduce the daily rate: the 30-day plan drops to $7.97/day (18% off). Among the 5 providers we ranked, HelloRoam scores highest on pricing (4.8/5). Holafly follows at 4.7/5. Ladder rates run from $5.06 to about $8.10 depending on plan size.
Before purchasing an eSIM for Mauritius, our editors flagged these details.
SIM registration requirement: Passport required.
Compact island with good coverage everywhere.
Light travelers (maps, messaging, email) use 500MB-1GB per day. Moderate users (social media, photo uploads, ride-hailing) need 1-2GB daily. Heavy users (video calls, streaming, remote work) consume 2-4GB per day.
For a 8-day trip to Mauritius: light users need roughly 6GB, moderate users need 12GB. The 20GB plan at $101.25 on my.t covers the moderate scenario.
Mauritius eSIM pricing on my.t: 1GB: $8.10 ($8.10/GB), 3GB: $22.50 ($7.50/GB), 5GB: $29.85 ($5.97/GB), 10GB: $58.50 ($5.85/GB), 20GB: $101.25 ($5.06/GB). Larger plans reduce the per-GB cost. All prices are one-time with no auto-renewal.
Unlimited option: $9.72/day with no data cap (2GB at full speed). Multi-day discounts available: the 30-day plan costs $7.97/day.
Airport SIM comparison: kiosk SIMs in Mauritius cost $5-10 for 5-10GB / 28 days. eSIM prices start at $5.06/GB with instant activation.
Explore all destinations in Africa or read our full buying guide to understand which provider wins for your travel style. See also: the rubric each provider is scored against.
Our pick for Mauritius, and when unlimited overtakes per-gigabyte
For budget travelers the pricing dimension is the one to read: HelloRoam publishes an entry rate of $3.50/GB and scores 4.8/5 there, ahead of Holafly at 4.7/5. Plans in Mauritius attach to CHILI on 5G, with my.t and Emtel also on the published carrier list. Airalo's Mauritius catalogue sits above that: the ladder steps from $8.10 for 1GB to $101.25 for 20GB, and the 20GB rung is its cheapest gigabyte at $5.06. Holafly sells unlimited at $2.99/day, so a trip past 34 days costs more on the day rate than the 20GB rung costs outright at $101.25. One local detail the rubric does not score: Most resorts have free WiFi.
HelloRoam earns the Mauritius pick at 9.5/10, with the top mark on network tier, pricing and support. Its published entry rate is $3.50/GB, which no rung on this ladder beats, the closest being 20GB at $5.06/GB.
Airalo follows at 9.3/10, 0.2 points back, and the ladder this page quotes is Airalo's own Mauritius catalogue, which bottoms out at $5.06/GB.
Worth knowing before you buy for Mauritius: my.t has best coverage including mountainous interior.
eSIM provider comparison for Mauritius (June 2026)| Provider | Score | $/GB | Best For | Action |
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| HelloRoam | 9.5/10 | from $3.50/GB | Editors Choice | Get deal → |
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| Airalo | 9.3/10 | $4.50/GB | Widest Coverage | Get deal → |
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| Holafly | 8.9/10 | $2.99/day | Best Unlimited | Get deal → |
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| Saily | 8.4/10 | $3.99/GB | Best Privacy | Get deal → |
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| Nomad | 8/10 | $3.00/GB | Best Budget | Get deal → |
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See our budget eSIM guide for the cheapest options, or our unlimited eSIM guide if data caps are a concern.
Provider assessments for Mauritius
HelloRoam
HelloRoam scores 9.5/10 on an entry rate of $3.50/GB, and the best rung on the Mauritius ladder is 20GB at $5.06/GB, above that. Every provider here rides the same host networks in Mauritius: CHILI on 5G, plus my.t and Emtel.
Airalo
Airalo scores 9.3/10 on an entry rate of $4.50/GB, and the ladder on this page is its own Mauritius catalogue: $8.10 for 1GB up to $101.25 for 20GB, bottoming out at $5.06/GB.
Holafly
Holafly scores 8.9/10 and sells unlimited only, at $2.99/day, so the comparison is a break-even: under 34 days that costs less than the 20GB rung's $101.25, and past it costs more.
Saily
Saily scores 8.4/10 on an entry rate of $3.99/GB, and no rung on the Mauritius ladder costs less per gigabyte than that.
Nomad
Nomad scores 8.0/10 on an entry rate of $3.00/GB, and Airalo's catalogue floor for Mauritius is $5.06/GB, over that.
Real-world usage in Mauritius
Navigation and maps in Mauritius
Google Maps and Waze use 5-10MB per hour of active navigation. On my.t's 5G network, maps load in under 2 seconds. The 20GB plan at $101.25 covers 2-3 weeks of daily navigation.
Messaging and video calls
WhatsApp, FaceTime, and Zoom run smoothly on 5G in Mauritius. A 30-minute video call uses roughly 270MB. Hotel WiFi supplements your eSIM data for large downloads.
Streaming and content
HD video streaming uses about 1.5GB per hour on my.t's network. Holafly's unlimited plan from $2.99/day handles heavy streaming without data caps.
Typical 8-day trip
A moderate traveler uses about 1.5GB per day across maps, messaging, and photo uploads. For 8 days in Mauritius, plan for 12GB total. The 20GB plan at $101.25 is the best match for this usage level.
Value analysis for Mauritius
The 20GB plan delivers the strongest value at $5.06/GB for Mauritius. Budget travelers can start with 1GB at $8.10. Both tiers connect through my.t's 5G network with identical speed access.
Unlimited data costs $9.72/day for Mauritius. For trips under 11 days, a fixed plan wins on cost. Longer stays or heavy data usage tips the balance toward unlimited.
HelloRoam leads our Mauritius value ranking with a 9.5/10 editorial score. 5 providers compete for Mauritius. The published ladder starts at $5.06/GB.
How the rubric scored eSIMs for Mauritius
All 5 providers are scored on the same five weighted dimensions, every input a figure the provider publishes: coverage 25%, pricing 25%, network tier 20%, app 15%, support 15%.
What the rubric read for Mauritius: a carrier list of 3 operators, with CHILI on 5G; a 5-rung published ladder from $8.10 for 1GB to $101.25 for 20GB; a lowest catalogue rate of $5.06/GB, which is Airalo's; an unlimited daily option in the same Airalo catalogue.
Read the full scoring rubric.
Mauritius in the Africa eSIM landscape
Mauritius ranks in the mid tier for eSIM infrastructure in Africa. 1 network accept eSIM roaming, with my.t providing the primary routing for all 5 providers.
Per-GB pricing in Mauritius starts at $5.06, which is moderate for the Africa region. 6 plans are available across providers, including unlimited daily data at $9.72/day.
Mauritius eSIM FAQ
Why does HelloRoam earn your Mauritius eSIM pick?
HelloRoam scores 9.5/10 on our published rubric for Mauritius, the highest composite of the five providers ranked here. Plans for Mauritius route through my.t on 5G. HelloRoam refunds an unactivated eSIM for 180 days. Its dimension scores are coverage 4.9/5, network tier 4.7/5, app 4.7/5, pricing 4.8/5 and support 4.5/5. Airalo's published ladder for Mauritius starts at $5.06/GB, with its 20GB plan at $101.25.
How do you score eSIM providers in Mauritius?
The BesteSIM rubric scores HelloRoam, Airalo, Holafly, Saily and Nomad on five published inputs. No figure here comes from a speed test. Coverage carries 25% and reads the operator list for Mauritius, which names 1 carrier network led by my.t. Price carries 25%, normalised to cost per gigabyte across every plan size. Network tier carries 20%, app features 15%, and support access 15%, the last read off published support languages: HelloRoam answers in 63, Airalo in 12, Saily in 1. 5G trials. Every input is a published figure a reader can check.
What changed in the 2026 Mauritius eSIM rankings?
Pricing update for 2026: the 1GB plan is now $8.10. All five providers route through my.t in Mauritius. 5G coverage note: 5G trials. We rank 6 plans for Mauritius, with the 20GB plan at $5.06/GB.
Which phones support eSIM for Mauritius?
Your eSIM connects to my.t's 5G network in Mauritius. 5G is confirmed on iPhone XS+, Samsung Galaxy S20+, and Google Pixel 3+. Your device must be carrier-unlocked. my.t publishes 5G service across Mauritius. Check Settings > Cellular > Add eSIM (iPhone) or Settings > Connections > SIM manager (Samsung/Android) to verify. Most 2022+ Android flagships also work on my.t's 5G signal in Mauritius.
Can I make phone calls with a Mauritius travel eSIM?
Travel eSIMs provide data only on my.t's 5G network. No local phone number is assigned. Use WhatsApp, FaceTime, or Zoom over your Mauritius data connection. Keep your home SIM active to receive calls on your regular number. All five providers ranked here (HelloRoam, Airalo, Holafly, Saily, Nomad) sell data-only plans for Mauritius.
What 5G coverage can I expect from a Mauritius eSIM?
All five providers route Mauritius eSIMs through my.t, the leading carrier in the Africa region. 5G trials. my.t publishes 5G service across the main cities and tourist corridors, and every provider on this page rides that same network rather than one of its own.
Is eSIM support mature in Mauritius compared to the rest of Africa?
Mauritius has 1 network operator accepting eSIM roaming: CHILI. That puts it in the mid tier for Africa eSIM maturity. All five ranked providers sell data-only plans on 5G here. Provider scores for Mauritius are on each provider's review page, with the weighting shown in full on the rubric page.
Can I tether or hotspot with a Mauritius eSIM?
It depends on the provider. Airalo, Saily, and Nomad allow tethering on their Mauritius plans with no extra fee. You can share your 5G connection on CHILI with laptops and tablets. Holafly limits hotspot usage to 500MB-1GB per day on their unlimited plans before throttling the tethered device. Airalo's hotspot delivers 5G speeds to connected laptops and tablets without throttling.
How much does an airport SIM cost vs eSIM in Mauritius?
Airport SIM cards in Mauritius typically cost $5-10 for 5-10GB / 28 days from local telecom vendors. You will wait 15-45 minutes in line, plus time for ID registration. An eSIM starts at $5.06/GB with instant my.t activation from your phone. Compare the two on published price alone: $5-10 for 5-10GB / 28 days at the kiosk against $5.06/GB from the phone, with no counter queue and no passport scan.
What is the best-scoring eSIM plan for Mauritius?
The 20GB plan at $101.25 ($5.06/GB) takes the highest pricing score for Mauritius, because it holds the lowest published cost per gigabyte in the catalogue. It routes through my.t on 5G, the same carrier every one of the five providers uses here. Full plan range: 1GB at $8.10, 3GB at $22.50, 5GB at $29.85, 10GB at $58.50, 20GB at $101.25. The 20GB tier suits trips of 5 days or more.
How much does roaming cost in Mauritius vs an eSIM?
Home carrier roaming in Mauritius typically costs $5-15/day or $10-20/GB. An eSIM starts at $5.06/GB on my.t's 5G network. The 20GB plan at $101.25 covers most trips for a fraction of roaming fees.
Can I use multiple eSIMs in Mauritius?
Most modern phones support 8-10 eSIM profiles simultaneously. Only one data eSIM can be active at a time in Mauritius. You can keep your home SIM active for calls while using an eSIM on my.t for data. Switch between profiles in Settings without removing any.
Mauritius travel connectivity tips
Mobile data is your lifeline in Mauritius, where public WiFi can be spotty. Most travelers use 1-2GB per day for maps, messaging, and photo uploads. The 20GB plan at $101.25 covers a typical week-long visit on my.t's 5G network.
You will likely arrive at Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam (MRU). the local time zone is MUT (UTC+4). wall outlets use Type C/G sockets, so pack the right adapter.
Save Mauritius's emergency number (999/112) in your contacts before departure. the local currency is MUR (Rs). Your eSIM connects to my.t the moment you land, giving you instant access to maps and messaging.
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