Finally, a mobile network that
gives you control

Get 5GB + Unlimited ​Calls and Texts ​for 30 days for free​

Test out our data, coverage and service for a month, valued at R199, on us.

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Pay for month 1.
Get month 2 free.

Melon Mobile Switch & Save
📱 You can keep your number
📶 Backed by one of SA’s best networks
⭐️ 4.7 stars on HelloPeter.
😁 Over 100000 registered customers
📱 You can keep your number
📶 Backed by one of SA’s best networks
⭐️ 4.7 stars on HelloPeter.
😁 Over 100000 registered customers
📶 Backed by one of SA’s best networks
⭐️ 4.7 stars on HelloPeter.
😁 Over 100000 registered customers
📱 You can keep your number

Why Choose Melon?

Flexible Plans

Go month-to-month with mobile plans you can change or cancel at any time.

Unlimited Calls

Get the monthly Data you need & never worry about airtime again.

Save Every Month

You could save up to 50% every month by only paying for what you need.

Easy Switching

We’ll help you cancel your contract, switch and you can keep your number.

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Flexible Plans

Go month-to-month with mobile plans you can change or cancel at any time.

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Unlimited Calls

Get the monthly Data you need & never worry about airtime again.

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Save Every Month

You could save up to 50% every month by only paying for what you need.

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Easy Switching

We’ll help you cancel your contract, switch and you can keep your number.

Our most popular plans

Join today and get your 2nd Month FREE on any Unlimited Plan

5GB Free Trial

Data
5GB
Voice
Unlimited
SMS
Unlimited
per month
Get your first month for free.
Start Free Trial
Change or cancel at any time.
“Blown away by the ease and convenience of Melon Mobile.” - Lerato

5GB Unlimited

Data
5GB
Voice
Unlimited
SMS
Unlimited
R199
per month
Get your first month for free.
Get this plan
Get connected in minutes with eSIM.
“I love that I never have to worry about running out of airtime” - Lesego

10GB Unlimited

Data
10GB
Voice
Unlimited
SMS
Unlimited
R299
per month
Get your first month for free.
Get this plan
Backed by SA’s Best Network.
“I cannot actually believe how easy they made it to port my number” - Riyaaz

15GB Unlimited

Data
15GB
Voice
Unlimited
SMS
Unlimited
R399
per month
Get your first month for free.
Get this plan
Add up to 10 lines on one account.
“My whole family is on Melon and super happy!” - Corrali

5GB Free Trial

Data
5GB
Voice
Unlimited
SMS
Unlimited
per month
Get your first month for free.
Start Free Trial
Change or cancel at any time.
“Blown away by the ease and convenience of Melon Mobile.” - Lerato

5GB Unlimited

Data
5GB
Voice
Unlimited
SMS
Unlimited
R199
per month
Get your first month for free.
Get this plan
Get connected in minutes with eSIM.
“I love that I never have to worry about running out of airtime” - Lesego

10GB Unlimited

Data
10GB
Voice
Unlimited
SMS
Unlimited
R299
per month
Get your first month for free.
Get this plan
Backed by SA’s Best Network.
“I cannot actually believe how easy they made it to port my number” - Riyaaz

15GB Unlimited

Data
15GB
Voice
Unlimited
SMS
Unlimited
R399
per month
Get your first month for free.
Get this plan
Add up to 10 lines on one account.
“My whole family is on Melon and super happy!” - Corrali

25GB Unlimited

Data
25GB
Voice
Unlimited
SMS
Unlimited
R499
per month
Get your first month for free.
Get this plan
Switch & Keep Your Number.
“The support team was fast, friendly, and professional” - Ruan

50GB Unlimited

Data
50GB
Voice
Unlimited
SMS
Unlimited
R599
per month
Get your first month for free.
Get this plan
World-Class Customer Service
"EXCELLENT, EFFICIENT, and TOP TIER customer service" - Curtley C

Voice & SMS usage is subject to limits in terms of the Fair Use Policy. For personal and private use only. T’s & C’s Apply.

Prefer to customise everything?

Build your own monthly plan and only pay for what you need.

Choose how you want to connect

Physical SIM

We’ll deliver your new Melon SIM in 1-3 working days, nationwide.

eSIM

Activate in under 2 hours. No physical SIM required Find out more about eSIMs.

Switching networks is super easy

Watch this simple tutorial on how to register and activate your new SIM or eSIM. If you need any more help, click below and our world-class service team will be there for you.

Manage everything on our App

  • Check Balances
  • Add & Manage SIMs
  • Top-up instantly
  • Port Your Number
  • Get Immediate Support
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Save more
with Melon

  • Tailor plans to match your budget
  • Only pay for what you need
  • 2nd month FREE on any Unlimited Plan
  • Refer friends & earn tech vouchers

"Refreshing and efficient."

"The Melon app is wonderful and the whole process of signing up for the service was refreshing and efficient to say the least. Queries I had were responded to within minutes..."

Leon

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"5/5"

"Melon Mobile 5/5. Your customer service is amazing! Keep up the amazing service, and I'm sure you will have a client for life. Regards"

Quinton H

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"Highly recommend"

"I have been blown away by the ease and convenience of Melon Mobile. Being able to try it for free and then build my own monthly plan is an absolute game-changer. Highly recommend.​"

Ant

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"Hassle-free"

“Melon Mobile is the perfect mobile company for anyone looking for a hassle-free experience. The fully digital platform makes it so simple to manage my plan and the ability to choose my own plan is a game-changer.”

Ebrahim

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"Another level"

"Melon’s support team are absolutely outstanding. Easy to understand what to do and quick feedback. They are on another level.​"

Louisa A

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"Amazing service"

"I joined Melon Mobile yesterday. I was so happy with their amazing service. My new eSIM and Rica were activated within a few minutes."

Prayer G

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