Moving into the new information era
1995

October
Implementation of X.25 network throughout the country.

Introduction of Synchronous Digital Hierarchy Fibre optic cable system around the country.

A joint venture signed with France Telecom for the introduction of Internet services in Mauritius; a pilot service introduced in October.

Cellplus starts trial run of the digital Global System for Mobile.

1997

Introduction of pair gain technology on copper pairs.

February
Internet/www go commercial.
Introduction of new pay phones using Smart Card technology.

December
Introduction of per second charging.

1999

Launching of Call Services, the first company to offer Call Centre services.

Installation of Wireless Local Loop (WiLL)

Launching of 'Complis', the prepaid service of Cellplus.

2000

November
Strategic partnership with France Télécom

2002

April
SAFE (South Africa Far East) submarine cable operational, it gives the country a truly global connectivity through its integration with the SAT-3/WASC Optical Fibre Submarine Cable.

2003

January
Liberalisation of the Telecommunications sector.

March
Launching of Teleshop concept with the official inauguration of Curepipe Teleshop.

April
Cellplus launches Cell-Oh, the first GSM cellular network in Rodrigues.

2004

Introduction of new international access code - 020.

Launch of Sezam prepaid calling card.

November - Launch of MTc@re online services for residential customers.

Launch of GPRS by Cellplus.

2005

February
Launch of 3-way conference
Set-up of a demo unit for products and services
Cellplus signs contract for installation of 3G networks

May
Launch of Turfnews service
June - Mauritius Telecom is ISO 9001:2000 certified

2006

Launch of My.T, the Multiplay-IPTV services of Mauritius Telecom.
Launch of Cellplus Mobile Banking in partnership with SBM.
Launch of Cellplus Pushmail service.
Launch of SMS2TV by Cellplus during FIFA World Cup.
Launch of MatinalSa infotainment service in partnership with Le Matinal newspaper.
Launch of ADSL in Rodrigues.
EDGE island-wide coverage.

2007
Allocation of 1% shares of Mauritius Telecom to employees at a reduced price
Launch of first Telecyber in Rodrigues by Telecom Plus
Launch of Blackberry® smartphones and wireless solutions by Cellplus, for the first time in Mauritius, in partnership with Research in Motion (RIM)
Launch of Radiovision service by Cellplus in partnership with Radio Plus
Launch of first MT Rodrigues Directory by Teleservices
Installation of a 100% IP network, in partnership qith Cisco, for a major customer
Launch of Business Everywhere Solution
Sponsorship of the Indian Ocean Island Games
Finalisation of Organisational Restructuring
Launch of Application Service Provider (ASP) service
Set-up of a very high bit rate (45 Mbps) IPLC connection for Orange Business Services in Mauritius
Announcement of the launch of Mauritius Telecom NetPC
Launch of first 3G roaming service with Orange France
Installation of R4NGN (Release 4 Next Generation Networks) allowing access to IP services on mobile terminals
Deployment of FTTC (Fibre-to-the Cabinet) sites
Installation of first NGN (New Generation Network) in Rodrigues