IDD is available. Country code: 230. There are no area codes. There are a limited number of public telephone booths, mainly at the airport and in major hotels.

Roaming agreements with international mobile phone companies are available and coverage extends over the entire island.

There are Internet cafes in Phoenix, Vaoas and other main towns. Most hotels offer Internet facilities.

Press: Of the 10 daily newspapers, two are published in Chinese and the remainder in French and English. L’Express (website: www.lexpress.mu), Le Mauricien (website: www.lemauricien.com) and Le Matinal (website: www.lematinal.com) have the highest circulation.
TV: MBC is state-run and operates three channels.
Radio: MBC stations include Radio Maurice 1 and 2, Kool FM, Taal FM and One World FM. Other stations include Top FM, Radio One and Radio Plus.

Airmail to Western Europe usually takes five days; by sea, mail takes four to six weeks. Post office hours: Generally Mon-Fri 0815-1115 and 1200-1600, Sat 0800-1145.