Comoros Internet Packages & Data Plan Of 2024

Last Updated on December 7, 2023 by

Comoros: Buy the Best SIM Cards | 2024 Guide

Staying connected in Comoros is crucial for navigating, finding accommodation, contacting loved ones, and sharing your travel experiences. Choosing the right SIM card ensures reliable mobile data and affordable call options throughout your trip.

Mobile Network Operators in Comoros

Two main mobile network operators provide mobile services in the Comoros:

• Telma Comores: Formerly known as Comores Telecom, Telma offers the widest network coverage and a variety of prepaid and postpaid plans.
• Hayo (Huriya): This smaller operator offers competitive data prices and attractive prepaid packages for tourists.

Choosing the Right SIM Card

Consider these factors when choosing a SIM card:

• Data Needs: Estimate your daily data usage for browsing, navigation, social media, and streaming.
• Trip Duration: Choose a SIM card with validity that covers your entire trip.
• Budget: Compare prices and data allowances to find the best value.
• Additional Features: Some cards offer bonus calls, SMS, or roaming options.
• Network Coverage: Telma offers wider coverage, while Hayo might have limited reach in some areas.

Where to Buy a SIM Card

Here are some options for purchasing a SIM card in Comoros:

• Airport Kiosks: Most major airports have kiosks selling SIM cards from both operators.
• Operator Stores: Telma and Hayo have official stores in major towns and cities.
• Authorized Retailers: SIM cards can also be purchased at supermarkets, convenience stores, and mobile phone shops.

SIM Card Activation

Activating your SIM card involves:

• Registering the SIM card: This process may require your passport information and a local phone number.
• Topping up your account: You can top up using vouchers available at kiosks and stores or online through the operator’s website or app.
• Selecting a data package: Choose a prepaid package that suits your data needs and budget.

Popular Tourist SIM Cards

• Telma Comores Tourist Pass: Offers 10GB data for 7 days (€15) or 20GB data for 15 days (€25).
• Hayo Tourist SIM: Provides 5GB data, 100 minutes, and 100 SMS for 7 days (€10).

Additional Tips

• Unlock your phone before arrival if it’s locked to a specific carrier.
• Download offline maps and travel apps to save data.
• Consider purchasing a multi-country SIM card if you’re visiting multiple Indian Ocean destinations.

INTERNET SERVICE PROVIDERS

There two main internet service providers in Comoros, that are:

1. Huri (by Comoros Telecom, Comtel)

2. Telma Comores (by Telecom Malagasy)

HURI DATA PACKAGES

VALIDITY PACK FOR 2 DAYS

1. 75 MB: At a max speed of 5MB/s consumers get 75 MB of data to consume in a period of 48 hours at a price of 250 KMF. In this package, consumers are allowed to use Whatsapp only. To activate consumers only need to dial *124*1#.

VALIDITY PACKS FOR FOUR DAYS

1. 150 MB: In this package, consumers get 150 MB of data at a max speed of 5MB/s for a duration of 4 days and can only use Whatsapp as a means of social media. Consumers need to dial *124*2# for activation. This package comes at a price of 350 KMF.

2. 350 MB: In this package, consumers get 350 MB of data at a max speed of 5MB/s for a duration of 4 days and can enjoy using Whatsapp, Facebook, and Snapchat as the means of social media. Consumers need to dial *124*3# for activation. This package comes at a price of 700 KMF.

VALIDITY FOR SEVEN DAYS/ ONE WEEK

1. 500 MB: 500 MB of data at the max speed of 5 MB/s is offered to the customers in this pack at a rate of 1000 KMF that can be easily activated by dialing *121*4#. The package also allows the consumer to use Whatsapp, Facebook, and Snapchat.

2. 2 GB: 2 GB of high-speed 4G data is offered to the customers in this pack at a rate 2000 KMF that can be easily activated by dialing *121*5#. The package also allows the consumer to use Whatsapp, Facebook, and Snapchat.

VALIDITY FOR 15 DAYS

3. 7 GB: This elite offers covers of 7 GB of high-speed 4G data for a duration of 15 days at a price of 5000 KMF. Customers can enjoy using Whatsapp, Facebook, and Snapchat. They can easily activate this offer by dialing *121*6#.

TELA COMORES DATA PACKAGES

VALIDITY OF 7 DAYS:

1. 120 MB: It is available for 1000 KMF which includes consumption of 120MB internet data. It lasts for seven days and can be activated by dialing *445*72#.

2. 300 MB: It is available for 2000 KMF which includes consumption of 300MB of internet data. It lasts for seven days and can be activated by dialing *445*73#.

VALIDITY OF 30 DAYS:

1. 5 GB: Customers get to enjoy 5 GB of data for 30 days or a month and can easily be activated by dialing *445*77#. It comes at a price of 7000 KMF.

2. 15 GB: Customers get to enjoy 15 GB of data for 30 days or a month and can easily be activated by dialing *445*74#. It comes at a price of 10,000 KMF.

3. 40 GB: Customers get to enjoy 40 GB of data for 30 days or a month and can easily be activated by dialing *445*75#. It comes at a price of 25,000 KMF.

4. 100 GB: Customers get to enjoy 100 GB of data for 30 days or a month and can easily be activated by dialing *445*76#. It comes at a price of 50,000 KMF.

Huri (by Comoros Telecom, Comtel) Data Packages

Data	soc. Media	max. Speed	Time	Price	Activation
75 MB	WA	5 Mbit/s	48 hours	250 KMF	*124*1#
150 MB	WA	5 Mbit/s	4 days	350 KMF	*124*2#
350 MB	WA, FB, SC	5 Mbit/s	4 days	700 KMF	*124*3#
500 MB	WA, FB, SC	5 Mbit/s	7 days	1000 KMF	*124*4#
2 GB	WA, FB, SC	4G max	7 days	2000 KMF	*124*5#
7 GB	WA, FB, SC	4G max	15 days	5000 KMF	*124*6#

Telma Comores (by Telecom Malagasy) Data Packages

Data	Night Bonus	Time	Price	Activation
50 MB	50 MB	1 day	500 KMF	*445*71#
120 MB	120 MB	7 days	1,000 KMF	*445*72#
300 MB	300 MB	7 days	2,000 KMF	*445*73#
5 GB		30 days	7,000 KMF	*445*77#
15 GB		30 days	10,000 KMF	*445*74#
40 GB		30 days	25,000 KMF	*445*75#
100 GB		30 days	50,000 KMF	*445*76#

References:

https://www.phonetravelwiz.com/buying-a-sim-card-in-comoros-guide/
https://dataxis.com/product/actor-profile/telma-comoros-mobile/