Mauritius, an island nation in the Indian Ocean, has a population of approximately 1.2 million, primarily located in urban areas, notably in the capital city of Port Louis. The country's geographical isolation necessitates a strong focus on telecommunications and digital infrastructure. The government has invested heavily in fibre-optic broadband networks, covering the majority of the island. The nation also boasts a robust mobile network, with a significant proportion of the population utilising mobile data services. Despite its small size, Mauritius has a technologically advanced economy with a strong emphasis on IT and renewable energy sectors. The Mauritius Research Council has initiated several renewable energy projects, particularly in solar and wind energy.
Mobile Network Operators
The are 3 companies operating mobile networks in this region.
CHILI is a telecommunications company operating in Mauritius. It is a subsidiary of the Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited (MTNL), an Indian state-owned telecommunications service provider. The company was established in Mauritius in 2004 to provide mobile and internet services to the local market. MTNL holds a majority stake in the company, signifying Indian government ownership via MTNL.
Emtel Ltd. is a telecommunications company based in Ebene City, Mauritius. The company was launched on 29 May 1989, making it the first mobile telephony operator in the Southern Hemisphere. The establishment of Emtel took place under the aegis of The Currimjee Jeewanjee Group, a prominent business entity in Mauritius. In terms of ownership, Bharti Enterprises, an Indian conglomerate, acquired a 25% stake in Emtel on 27 April 2015. This acquisition was conducted through its subsidiary, Indian Continent Investment Limited (ICIL). Today the company is a joint venture between Currimjee Jeewanjee &...
my.t Mauritius Telecom is a telecommunications company that operates in Mauritius. Established in 1992, the company is the primary provider of voice, mobile, internet and IPTV services in the country. The Mauritius government holds a 40% stake in the company while the remaining 60% is owned by Orange S.A., a multinational telecommunications corporation based in France.
The history of Mauritius Telecom is closely linked to the introduction and development of telecommunications in Mauritius. The installation of the first telephone line dates back to 1883. From a state-owned entity, Mauritius...