While it may not be as fast as the internet in Europe and America, Wi-Fi is becoming increasingly more accessible in Seychelles. Mahé has a number of internet cafes, although they become scarce once you leave the capital. Travellers who are visiting Seychelles for an extended period of time may want to buy a USB stick from the local mobile provider that they can load with airtime and plug into their laptop.
The international dialling code in the Seychelles is +248, and coverage can be found on the islands of Mahé, La Digue, Praslin and Silhouette. There are several foreign mobile services that have coverage in the Seychelles but be warned — roaming fees can be quite high. Visitors who have ‘unlocked’ GSM phones can buy prepaid SIM cards at Cable and Wireless or Airtel. Top-up cards are widely distributed and easily bought.