
Rodrigues, an island of volcanic origin some 550 Kms north-east of Mauritius, is the tenth district of the Republic of Mauritius. With an area of 110 square Kms, Rodrigues has a population of approximately 36,000 inhabitants originating from several countries of Africa, Europe and Asia.
Fishing and animal rearing are the main economic activities. The natural beauty of the island coupled with its blue and turquoise lagoon and its calm and relaxing environment make it an ideal tourism attraction.
Mauritius Telecom operates a fully digital telecommunication network on the island to provide fixed-line, data, mobile and Internet services. Rodrigues has international connectivity through fibre optic cable and satellite systems.
MT Rodrigues Milestones:
2003: launch of Cell-Oh!,the first GSM mobile service in Rodrigues by Cellplus.
2005: first Teleshop opened at Port Mathurin.
2006: launch of ADSL services by Mauritius Tellecom and Telecom Plus.
2007: launch of first TeleCyber, with broadband Internet access services, by Telecom Plus.
launch of first MT Rodrigues Directory by Teleservices.
Other Mauritius Telecom services in Rodrigues include a Teleshop in Port Mathurin, a Mobile Van for Sales and Billing activities, a Telerepair centre and WiFi Zones for broadband Internet access.
Mauritius Telecom
Rodrigues Office
Mont Venus Rodrigues
Tel: +230 8311532
Fax: +230 8311125
Email: mt.rod@mauritiustelecom.com