Rubric Scorecard · MauritiusHelloRoam leads the Mauritius eSIM rankings at $3.50/GB on my.t's 5G network, ahead of Airalo at $4.50/GB and Nomad at $3.00/GB. Airalo lists Mauritius from $5.06/GB, with its 20GB plan at $101.25. HelloRoam scores 9.5/10 on our published rubric. my.t routing verified across all 5 Mauritius providers. Budget pick: HelloRoam at $3.50/GB. Unlimited option: Holafly at $2.99/day. my.t routes all 5 providers through 1 network in Mauritius. Airalo's catalogue starts at $5.06/GB, with its unlimited daily option at $9.72/day.
HelloRoam earns our Mauritius pick at $3.50/GB on Emtel's 4G LTE network, scoring 9.5/10 on our published rubric. Coverage runs across the island. Good island-wide coverage including beach resorts. Remote hiking areas have intermittent signal. 3 providers scored on the rubric.
Airalo offers the best Mauritius eSIM value
Holafly unlimited daily data for Mauritius
Source: bestesimfortravel.com (2026 published-rubric scoring)
Our Mauritius assessment evaluated 5 eSIM providers across 3 carrier networks. my.t handles 5G routing for all providers in this market. We compared 6 plans ranging from $8.10 to $101.25. my.t publishes 5G in Mauritius, which is the tier the network score reads.
Mauritius's 3 networks give providers real carrier options: my.t, Emtel, and CHILI. my.t is the primary routing partner for all five providers, on published coverage breadth.
The pricing ladder spans from 1GB at $8.10 ($8.10/GB) to 20GB at $101.25 ($5.06/GB). Best per-GB value sits at 20GB for $101.25 ($5.06/GB), our recommended tier for most Mauritius travelers. Holafly adds an unlimited daily option from $2.99/day, which suits heavy data users on trips of 5+ days. All fixed-data plans deliver full 5G speed until the data cap is reached, with no mid-plan throttling.
Network coverage in Mauritius concentrates around urban centers and major transport routes. my.t provides the most consistent signal for travel eSIM users.
The Mauritius rankings put HelloRoam at 9.5/10, ahead of Airalo at 9.3/10. These scores reflect Mauritius-specific conditions: my.t routing, 6 available plans, and 5G as the network standard. Rankings may differ for neighboring Africa destinations where carrier partnerships and plan availability change.
The rubric ranked 6 eSIM plans from 5 providers for Mauritius on five dimensions: Coverage (25%), Pricing (25%), Network tier (20%), App features (15%), Support access (15%). Each provider takes a 1-5 mark per dimension, and the weighted total is doubled to give the /10 display score.
Scores for Mauritius use the published weighted formula: Coverage (25%), Pricing (25%), Network tier (20%), App features (15%), and Support access (15%). Each dimension receives a raw score from 1 to 5. The composite multiplies by 2 for a 0-10 display scale. Coverage and Pricing carry equal top weight because for travel eSIMs, network reach and cost matter most.
Country-specific adjustments for Mauritius: Single-carrier markets like Mauritius receive a ceiling of 4.0/5 on Coverage, since no failover redundancy exists. Unlimited plan availability in Mauritius adjusts the Pricing dimension to weight per-day unlimited rates alongside per-GB fixed rates. These calibrations keep scores comparable across the 185+ destinations in our database.
The scoring spread across 5 providers for Mauritius is 1.5 points (HelloRoam at 9.5/10 down to Nomad at 8.0/10). A spread under 1.5 points indicates that all providers deliver comparable service for this destination. The wider gap here reflects meaningful differences in pricing, coverage, or support quality.
BesteSIM runs no speed tests and publishes no throughput figure for Mauritius. The network-tier score reads the technology each carrier publishes, which is 5G here.
Mauritius has 1 mobile network: CHILI (5G). my.t delivers the strongest coverage combination. All 5 providers route through these carriers.
Mauritius operates 1 mobile network: CHILI (5G). my.t serves as the primary routing partner for travel eSIMs in this market. All five ranked providers route exclusively through my.t. Single-carrier markets offer no failover, which affects the Coverage dimension of our scoring.
my.t publishes 5G across Mauritius, and every ranked provider attaches to it rather than to a network of its own. Single-carrier coverage means no automatic failover. Coverage quality depends entirely on my.t's tower infrastructure and geographic reach in Mauritius.
my.t's 5G network handles all travel eSIM traffic in Mauritius. Provider differentiation comes from plan pricing ($5.06/GB entry), app features, and support channels rather than carrier routing choices.
Plans and pricing for Mauritius were last verified in May 2026. All 6 plans confirmed active on my.t's 5G network. Provider scores reflect the most recent data available for this destination.
Mauritius rankings update on a quarterly cycle. Plan pricing is checked monthly against provider websites. Carrier routing changes trigger an immediate score recalculation for all five providers. Network changes in my.t's Mauritius infrastructure are tracked through industry sources.
Choose HelloRoam for the combination of broad 186-country coverage and competitive per-GB pricing. Our highest-scoring provider of 2026 at 9.5/10. The localized currency support is a differentiator for travelers outside the US dollar zone. For unlimited data, Holafly remains stronger. For the widest country count, Airalo covers 200+.
HelloRoam routes through my.t in Mauritius, delivering 5G speeds. The best-value plan is 20GB at $101.25 ($5.06/GB).
| Dimension | Weight | Raw Score | Weighted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coverage | 25% | 4.9/5 | 9.8/10 |
| Speed | 20% | 4.7/5 | 9.4/10 |
| App | 15% | 4.7/5 | 9.4/10 |
| Pricing | 25% | 4.8/5 | 9.6/10 |
| Support | 15% | 4.5/5 | 9.0/10 |
| Total | 100% | 9.5/10 |
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.
Airalo's recommended plan for Mauritius: 20GB at $101.25 ($5.06/GB). A moderate traveler using 1.5GB/day for 8 days needs 12GB. The 20GB plan covers that with headroom.
Get HelloRoam for Mauritius →Airalo outscores HelloRoam in Coverage (10.0 vs 9.8), App (9.8 vs 9.4).
Airalo trails HelloRoam on Speed, Pricing, Support.
| Dimension | HelloRoam | Airalo | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coverage | 9.8/10 | 10.0/10 | Airalo |
| Speed | 9.4/10 | 9.0/10 | HelloRoam |
| App | 9.4/10 | 9.8/10 | Airalo |
| Pricing | 9.6/10 | 8.8/10 | HelloRoam |
| Support | 9.0/10 | 8.6/10 | HelloRoam |
Choose Airalo for the widest coverage (200+ countries) and the strongest app experience. Ideal for multi-country itineraries. Full Airalo review.
Light travelers visiting Mauritius for 1-3 days. Maps, messaging, and email only. Around 0.5GB/day usage. First-time eSIM users wanting a low-risk trial. The cheapest plan is 1GB at $8.10.
The 1GB plan costs $8.10. The best-value 20GB plan costs $101.25 at $5.06/GB. You pay $93.15 more but get 20.0x the data.
Airalo lists an unlimited daily option for Mauritius at $9.72/day with a 2GB fair-use threshold.
| Days | Price | Per Day | Discount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $9.33 | $9.33 | 4% |
| 3 | $26.83 | $8.94 | 8% |
| 7 | $62.60 | $8.94 | 8% |
| 14 | $121.11 | $8.65 | 11% |
| 30 | $239.11 | $7.97 | 18% |
Unlimited costs less than the largest fixed plan after 11 days. If you use more than 1.8GB per day, unlimited wins on value. For trips under 11 days with moderate usage, a fixed plan saves money.
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.
my.t publishes 5G service in Mauritius, and every eSIM sold for this destination attaches to it. BesteSIM runs no speed test, so there is no download figure on this page: the network-tier score reads the published technology instead.
Network profile: my.t publishes 5G across Mauritius. All 6 plans ride that same carrier at that same tier.
Mauritius's 5G coverage is limited. 5G trials eSIM providers supporting 5G connect at higher speeds in covered areas.
5G carries 4K streaming, HD video calls, and live navigation. WiFi availability in Mauritius is good. Hotel and cafe WiFi will stretch a smaller data plan further.
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.
Buy the 20GB plan from HelloRoam online.Scan the QR code over WiFi. Label the new line "Travel Data." Set as your data line. Keep your home SIM for calls. Activation completes in under 3 minutes.
iOS: Settings > Cellular > Add eSIM > Scan QR Code. Rename to "Mauritius Data." Set as default data line.
Android: Settings > Connections > SIM Manager > Add eSIM. Rename to "Mauritius Data." Set as default data line.
Note: Mauritius requires SIM registration. Passport required eSIM providers handle registration on your behalf, saving you the process.
Turn off airplane mode. Check status bar for my.t. Open a browser to verify data works. Run a speed check at fast.com. Keep home SIM data roaming OFF.
Coverage verdict for Mauritius: Adequate. Mauritius covers main tourist areas with occasional gaps in rural zones. 1 carrier network accept eSIM roaming, with my.t providing primary coverage on 5G. Coverage holds in urban centers and along major transport corridors.
Hotel and cafe WiFi supplements your eSIM in cities. Your mobile data budget goes further when WiFi handles video calls and downloads. Single-carrier coverage means dead zones are possible in rural areas. Download offline maps and save boarding passes before leaving urban zones.
Based on Mauritius's coverage profile, we recommend the 20GB plan at $101.25 ($5.06/GB). Plan for 1-2GB per day for typical travel use. my.t's 5G network supports all common travel tasks in covered areas. Pre-download critical maps and documents regardless of coverage quality. It is the single best preparation step for any eSIM trip.
Coverage assessment: 1 network accept eSIM roaming in Mauritius. my.t provides primary coverage for urban and tourist areas.
Mauritius has 1 mobile network. City center coverage on my.t's 5G network is reliable. All 5 providers route through these carriers.
Coverage outside major cities depends on carrier reach. Rural areas may fall back to 3G speeds. Download offline maps before leaving urban areas.
WiFi availability in Mauritius is good. Use hotel and cafe WiFi to extend eSIM data in areas with limited coverage.
Key observations for Mauritius: Compact island with good coverage everywhere. Most resorts have free WiFi. These factors directly affect eSIM performance and traveler experience in this market.
SIM registration is mandatory in Mauritius. Passport required. Travel eSIM providers handle registration during the roaming handshake, saving you the paperwork.
5G is limited in Mauritius. 5G remains the travel standard. WiFi availability is good in Mauritius's urban areas. Hotels and restaurants generally offer usable connections.
Additional notes for Mauritius travelers: my.t has best coverage including mountainous interior.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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 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 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 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.
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.
We cover 1 search topics for Mauritius eSIMs with a combined monthly volume of 1,000.
General travelers: HelloRoam at 9.5/10. The best overall pick for Mauritius.
Heavy data users: Holafly with unlimited data from $2.99/day. Best for streaming, video calls, and remote work.
Budget travelers: HelloRoam starting at $8.10.
Privacy-conscious: Saily with built-in VPN from Nord Security.
| Provider | Coverage | Speed | App | Pricing | Support | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top score HelloRoam | 9.8 | 9.4 | 9.4 | 9.6 | 9.0 | 9.5/10 |
| Airalo | 10.0 | 9.0 | 9.8 | 8.8 | 8.6 | 9.3/10 |
| Holafly | 8.6 | 8.8 | 8.6 | 9.4 | 9.0 | 8.9/10 |
| Saily | 8.0 | 9.0 | 9.0 | 8.2 | 7.8 | 8.4/10 |
| Nomad | 7.4 | 8.2 | 7.8 | 9.2 | 6.8 | 8/10 |
HelloRoam scores 9.5/10. 20GB at $101.25. my.t 5G network.
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