Orange - Mauritius

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Orange (Mauritius) uses 1 GSM band, 1 UMTS band, and 1 LTE band. Find out if your unlocked phone or mobile device will work with Orange (Mauritius). See the tables below for details.

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Carrier website: http://www.orange.mu/

Orange Mauritius, formerly known as Orange, has a significant presence in Mauritius through its 40% stake in Mauritius Telecom. Here are some key points about Orange Mauritius:

  1. Ownership and History:

    • Orange acquired its 40% stake in Mauritius Telecom in 2000 through Rimcom Ltd. for approximately $261 million.
    • The remaining 60% stake is held by the Mauritian government and various state-owned investment vehicles.

  2. Rebranding:

    • In 2017, Mauritius Telecom rebranded itself as MyT, ending a ten-year agreement to use the Orange brand name.

  3. Current Status:

    • Orange is currently considering selling its 40% stake in Mauritius Telecom due to the assets no longer being deemed core to its business.
    • A decision on the sale could be made in November 2024, but deliberations are still in the early stages.

  4. Business Operations:

    • Despite the potential sale, Orange maintains a business presence in Mauritius, with its services certified in the country and a major service center providing 24/7 assistance to multinational customers.
    • Mauritius Telecom, now known as MyT, is the incumbent provider with the best coverage and most customers in Mauritius.

  5. Future Plans:

    • Mauritius Telecom has announced plans for a new subsea cable, T4, to enhance regional coverage, with discussions involving Orange SA.
    • A consortium led by Thales has secured a 10-year deal to upgrade Mauritius’ national ID system with digital identity technology.

Overall, Orange Mauritius continues to play a significant role in the country’s telecommunications landscape, even as it considers divesting its stake in Mauritius Telecom.

Frequency Bands

GSM

Name Interface Description
900 MHz (E-GSM) GSM

Orange Mauritius uses the GSM 900 MHz (E-GSM) frequency band. This band operates from 880 MHz to 960 MHz, providing extended GSM capabilities.

UMTS

Name Interface Description
B1 (2100 MHz) UMTS

Orange Mauritius uses the UMTS B1 (2100 MHz) frequency band. The deployment date is not specified.

LTE

Name Interface Description
B3 (1800 MHz +) LTE

Orange Mauritius uses the LTE band 3 (1800 MHz +) for its LTE services. The deployment of this band was in February 2015.

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