at $8.10 for 1 GB and $29.85 for 5 GB on Emtel and my.t. HelloRoam answers support in 63 languages, where Airalo's help desk works in 12. Current HelloRoam Mauritius plans roam on Emtel and my.t.
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Mauritius eSIM plans compared: HelloRoam on Emtel and my.t from $8.10
eSIM provider comparison for Mauritius. Prices verified September 20, 2026.
Provider
Price (5GB)
Coverage
Rating
Best For
HelloRoam
$29.85
Emtel and my.t
4.9/5
180-day refund
Airalo
Not verified
200+ countries
4.5/5
Most destinations
Holafly
Unlimited
160 countries
4.2/5
Heavy users
Our top 3 picks for Mauritius
We evaluated 6 eSIM plans available for Mauritius, comparing them on verified pricing, network coverage, top-up availability, and app quality. Five stood out.
HelloRoam
Verified pricing
$29.85
5 GB / 30 days
Pros: Mauritius coverage on Emtel and my.t, hotspot sharing and top-up on every plan, 24/7 support in 63 languages, and a 180-day refund on an unactivated eSIM. Cons: Newer brand, smaller community than Airalo.
HelloRoam runs Mauritius on Emtel and my.t, the carrier that reaches every resort belt from north to south, which is why one Mauritius profile at $29.85 for 5 GB holds signal from Grand Baie to Cap Malheureux in the north, from Flic en Flac to Black River in the west, and at Belle Mare and Trou d'Eau Douce in the east. Emtel and my.t's coverage runs inland to Port Louis, Curepipe, and the central plateau. Only 1 network carries visitor eSIM traffic here, so there is no second carrier to fall back on.
Coverage quality is consistent across every major tourist zone.
Coverage analysis
Emtel and my.t covers all the primary tourist areas: Grand Baie and the north resort coast, Flic en Flac and the west coast beach belt, Belle Mare on the east coast, and the Le Morne Brabant peninsula in the south. Port Louis harbour and the Caudan waterfront hold full signal. Black River Gorges National Park has partial coverage at viewpoints and trailheads and none deeper in.
Remote southeast beaches near Mahebourg see intermittent signal. Rodrigues Island sits outside the plan and needs its own arrangement.
Activation
Install your eSIM QR code before departing for Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU). Emtel and my.t attaches on landing, with no counter visit and no local registration. Your plan starts counting from first data use, so installing days ahead wastes no validity. iPhone XS or newer, Pixel 3a or newer, and Samsung Galaxy S20 or newer support eSIM.
Your phone must be carrier-unlocked before departure.
Data usage tips
Budget 300-500 MB per day for Google Maps on coastal roads, messaging, and social uploads, which puts a week inside the $22.50 3 GB plan. Underwater camera footage from snorkelling at Blue Bay Marine Park uses 200-400 MB per session. Streaming music through a beach speaker over hotspot uses 150 MB per hour.
A 7-day trip at typical tourist use needs 3-4 GB in total. Heavy video callers and hotspot users should start at the $29.85 5 GB plan instead.
eSIM plan pricing in Mauritius
Mauritius plans start at $8.10 for 1 GB over 7 days, and 3 GB costs $22.50 over 30 days. The 5 GB plan at $29.85 covers a beach resort fortnight, 10 GB costs $58.50, and 20 GB costs $101.25, a rate of $5.06/GB. A daily plan at $9.72 allows 2 GB a day before a fair-use speed reduction.
Mauritius is a premium market where a single carrier sets the floor, and the per-GB rates reflect that. HelloRoam sells Mauritius data at $8.10 for 1 GB and $29.85 for 5 GB, with top-up and hotspot sharing on all 6 plans, all of it on Emtel and my.t.
All 6 Mauritius eSIM plans, $8.10 to $101.25
Mauritius 20GB 30Days
Emtel (5G), my.t (4G)30 daysTop-up available
$101.25
20 GB · 30 days
Per GB$5.06
TetheringYes
NetworksEmtel and my.t
Mauritius 10GB 30Days
Emtel (5G), my.t (4G)30 daysTop-up available
$58.50
10 GB · 30 days
Per GB$5.85
TetheringYes
NetworksEmtel and my.t
Mauritius 5GB 30Days
Emtel (5G), my.t (4G)30 daysTop-up available
$29.85
5 GB · 30 days
Per GB$5.97
TetheringYes
NetworksEmtel and my.t
Mauritius 3GB 30Days
Emtel (5G), my.t (4G)30 daysTop-up available
$22.50
3 GB · 30 days
Per GB$7.50
TetheringYes
NetworksEmtel and my.t
Mauritius 1GB 7Days
Emtel (5G), my.t (4G)7 daysTop-up available
$8.10
1 GB · 7 days
Per GB$8.10
TetheringYes
NetworksEmtel and my.t
All eSIM plans for Mauritius. Prices verified September 20, 2026.
Plan
Network
Validity
Price
Mauritius 20GB 30Days ⭐
Emtel and my.t
30 days / 20 GB
$101.25
Mauritius 10GB 30Days
Emtel and my.t
30 days / 10 GB
$58.50
Mauritius 5GB 30Days
Emtel and my.t
30 days / 5 GB
$29.85
Mauritius 3GB 30Days
Emtel and my.t
30 days / 3 GB
$22.50
Mauritius 1GB 7Days
Emtel and my.t
7 days / 1 GB
$8.10
Mauritius 2GB/DayFair use policy
Emtel and my.t
1 day / 2 GB per day
$9.72
Prices verified: September 20, 2026
Mauritius eSIM questions answered
What is the best eSIM for Mauritius?
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HelloRoam sells eSIM plans for Mauritius. at $8.10 for 1 GB and $29.85 for 5 GB on Emtel and my.t. Top-up and hotspot work on all 6 plans, and an unactivated eSIM stays refundable for 180 days. Mauritius runs on one carrier, so there is no fallback network if Emtel and my.t drops.
Which Mauritius eSIM plan should I buy?
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HelloRoam prices Mauritius at $29.85 for 5 GB on Emtel and my.t, which covers a beach resort fortnight without rationing. A 3 GB plan at $22.50 fits a one-week stay where the resort WiFi does the heavy lifting. The 20 GB plan at $101.25 works out to $5.06/GB for a long stay. Emtel and my.t reaches Grand Baie, Belle Mare, and Le Morne.
How much does a Mauritius eSIM cost?
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HelloRoam sells eSIM plans for Mauritius. Mauritius has 6 eSIM plans on Emtel and my.t. The entry tier is $8.10 for 1 GB over 7 days, and 3 GB costs $22.50. Five GB costs $29.85, 10 GB costs $58.50, and 20 GB costs $101.25 at $5.06/GB. A daily option costs $9.72 and allows 2 GB a day. Prices verified May 2026.
Which network does eSIM use in Mauritius?
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HelloRoam sells eSIM plans for Mauritius. Mauritius plans connect to Emtel and my.t, the 5G network for visitors here, on all 6 tiers. Emtel and my.t covers Grand Baie, Flic en Flac, Belle Mare, Le Morne, and Port Louis. Only 1 carrier sells visitor eSIM data here, so there is no second network to fall back on. Remote inland areas and Rodrigues fall outside standard coverage.
How much data do I need in Mauritius?
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HelloRoam sells eSIM plans for Mauritius. Most Mauritius visitors use 2-4 GB per week. Google Maps for coastal drives, messaging, and daily social use runs 300-500 MB per day, which the $22.50 3 GB plan covers. Travelers uploading beach photos and short videos use 500-700 MB daily and should take the $29.85 5 GB plan or use it as a hotspot for a companion.
Can I use my eSIM at Mauritius resorts?
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HelloRoam sells eSIM plans for Mauritius. Yes. Emtel and my.t covers every major resort zone, including Grand Baie on the north coast, Belle Mare on the east, Flic en Flac on the west, and Le Morne at the southern tip. Resort hotel rooms typically hold strong signal. Your eSIM backs up resort WiFi, which often slows at peak hours, and a $29.85 5 GB plan covers a fortnight of that.
How do I activate a Mauritius eSIM?
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HelloRoam sells eSIM plans for Mauritius. Install your eSIM QR code before flying to Mauritius. Emtel and my.t attaches on landing at Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport with no registration counter and no local ID. Your plan starts from first data use, so installing days before travel wastes no validity. Any of the 6 plans, from $8.10 to $101.25, activates the same way.
Is there a daily data plan for Mauritius?
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HelloRoam sells eSIM plans for Mauritius. A daily Mauritius plan costs $9.72 on Emtel and my.t. It allows 2 GB a day, after which speed drops under fair-use terms for the rest of that day. That suits a two or three night stopover. For a full week, the 3 GB plan at $22.50 costs less overall, and a fortnight fits the 5 GB plan at $29.85.
Is eSIM better than a local SIM in Mauritius?
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HelloRoam sells eSIM plans for Mauritius. An eSIM gives you a working line before you leave the arrivals hall, with no counter visit and no ID submission. Both routes connect to networks on the same island, so the difference is convenience and refund terms rather than coverage. Mauritius plans start at $8.10 for 1 GB and an unactivated eSIM stays refundable for 180 days, against 14 days at Airalo.
Does a Mauritius eSIM cover the whole island?
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HelloRoam sells eSIM plans for Mauritius. Emtel and my.t covers all the main tourist areas including Grand Baie, Flic en Flac, Belle Mare, Le Morne, and Port Louis. Black River Gorges holds partial signal at viewpoints only. Remote southeastern beaches near Mahebourg run intermittent. Rodrigues Island needs a separate arrangement. Coverage stays reliable across every resort zone and main road, and 5 GB costs $29.85.
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