Mauritius eSIM

An eSIM is a digital SIM profile that gets loaded onto your phone over the internet — no physical card required. You buy the plan before your trip, receive a QR code by email, scan it in your phone settings, and the eSIM profile installs itself.

Once your QR code arrives by email, open your phone's settings and navigate to the cellular or mobile data section. Look for an option to add a new plan or eSIM, then point your camera at the QR code. The profile downloads in a few seconds.

A standard SIM card is a little chip you put in your phone’s SIM tray — that chip can get lost, damaged, or you might need to replace it if you switch carriers. An eSIM is embedded inside the device and remotely provisioned. There is nothing to hold.

The Mauritius eSIM plans are operating on 4G LTE, which has good coverage in the island and produces stable speed for daily use — navigating, video calling, streaming, and general web surfing can be done comfortably on 4G. As 5G infrastructure continues to develop in Mauritius, plan capabilities may be updated accordingly. The current plans are more than adequate for typical travel needs.

Yes — and that is exactly how it is designed to work. Buying the esim for Mauritius before you travel means you arrive connected rather than spending time sorting it out at the airport.

You can also use your phone as a mobile Wi-Fi hotspot to connect your laptop or tablet — or another phone, which is handy if you’re travelling with someone who has a device that doesn’t support eSIM or if you need to work on a bigger screen.

First, check that the eSIM profile is still selected as your active data plan in settings, and that data roaming is switched on. If the connection has dropped rather than disappeared entirely, toggling aeroplane mode off and on can help. If the profile itself seems to have an issue, contact our support team before making any changes — attempting to delete and reinstall without guidance can complicate things further. Support is available 24/7.

Most flagships, including iPhones from the XS (2018) through the current range, Samsung Galaxy S and Z fold/flip series from 2020, Google Pixel 3 and above, and a growing number of other Android handsets.

Some phones allow you to re-add a previously installed eSIM profile after a factory reset, while others consider the deletion final. After you've reset your phone and lost your eSIM profile, contact support — they can tell you if the original QR code can be used again or if a new one needs to be issued.

There are also short-term plans for travellers who just want to be online for a few days or a week. They’re great for holidays where you want data for maps and messaging, but don’t want to commit to a 30-day plan. The different options – validity, data allowance, prices – are all shown on the Mauritius eSIM page before you buy.