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Internet in Flic en Flac: speed, SIM cards and coworking

Updated October 2026Sources
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Is the internet good in Flic en Flac?

Wifi in most cafés and guesthouses is workable; the village has few work-friendly spots.

Getting online in Flic en Flac

Details
Home fibreFibre from my.t and Emtel in most rentals; about 1,000–2,000 Rs a month.
Cafés and coworkingWifi in most cafés and guesthouses is workable; the village has few work-friendly spots.
OutagesShort power cuts in storms.
Tourist SIMmy.t and Emtel tourist SIMs at the airport and shops, roughly 300–800 Rs for data; passport required.
eSIMLocal carriers sell eSIMs to visitors.
Carriersmy.t (Mauritius Telecom), Emtel
Monthly data planRs400–1,000 ($8–21)

Coworking in Flic en Flac

There's no dedicated coworking scene here; people work from cafés and accommodation.

Internet speeds in Africa

National medians, Speedtest Global Index.

CountryFixedMobile
Egypt99 Mbps52 Mbps
Morocco57 Mbps70 Mbps
Botswana52 Mbps—
South Africa50 Mbps70 Mbps
Tanzania41 Mbps33 Mbps
Kenya23 Mbps45 Mbps
Namibia18 Mbps—

Quick answers

Is the internet fast in Flic en Flac?

Wifi in most cafés and guesthouses is workable; the village has few work-friendly spots.

Which SIM card should I get in Flic en Flac?

my.t and Emtel tourist SIMs at the airport and shops, roughly 300–800 Rs for data; passport required.

Can I use an eSIM in Mauritius?

Yes. Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors, and travel eSIMs work too.

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Sources

Speeds are medians from Ookla's Speedtest Global Index, cited for reference. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.