Capital city, Mauritius
Internet in Port Louis: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in Port Louis?
Good wifi in malls, cafés and the waterfront; mobile data is fast in the center.
Getting online in Port Louis
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Fibre from my.t and Emtel in most apartments; about 1,000–2,000 Rs a month. |
| Cafés and coworking | Good wifi in malls, cafés and the waterfront; mobile data is fast in the center. |
| 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 Port Louis
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 Port Louis?
Good wifi in malls, cafés and the waterfront; mobile data is fast in the center.
Which SIM card should I get in Port Louis?
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 Spotted something out of date?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.