From copper wire to fibre optics !
The history of Mauritius Telecom is closely linked to that of telecommunications in Mauritus from the date the first telephone line was installed in 1883. Over the years the networks were progressively enhanced with the latest technologies to meet world-class standards. The creation of MT in 1992 enabled the country to prepare itself for the coming era of information technology.

Starting Point - a landmark in the history of Mauritius
The first telephone line was installed between the governor's residence and Government House ...

Beginnings of MT - introducing a new range of services
The creation of Mauritius Telecom in 1992, when the international and national activities were merged, gave an impetus to the development of the telecommunications infrastructure ...

Development of MT - moving into the new information era
The introduction of state of the art digital technologies and fibre optics marked the beginning of a new era in the history of Mauritius Telecom ...