Town in Rivière du Rempart, Mauritius
Internet in Grand Baie: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in Grand Baie?
Good wifi in most cafés and hotels; quieter beach areas have weaker signal.
Getting online in Grand Baie
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Fibre from my.t and Emtel in most apartments and villas; about 1,000–2,000 Rs a month. |
| Cafés and coworking | Good wifi in most cafés and hotels; quieter beach areas have weaker signal. |
| Outages | Occasional power cuts in storms. |
| Tourist SIM | my.t and Emtel tourist SIMs at the airport and shops, roughly 300–800 Rs for data; passport required. |
| eSIM | Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors. |
| Carriers | my.t (Mauritius Telecom), Emtel |
| Monthly data plan | Rs400–1,000 ($8–21) |
Coworking in Grand Baie
There's no dedicated coworking scene here; people work from cafés and accommodation.
Internet speeds in Africa
National medians, Speedtest Global Index.
Quick answers
Is the internet fast in Grand Baie?
Good wifi in most cafés and hotels; quieter beach areas have weaker signal.
Which SIM card should I get in Grand Baie?
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 Spotted something out of date?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.