Get your 30-Day Free Trial today.

This is your chance to put SA’s newest mobile network to the test. Try out our Data, coverage and service for a full month with unlimited calls and 5 GB of Data. When you’re done, you’ll automatically move onto our 5GB monthly plan, unless you cancel or move to another plan.

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Get immediate help over WhatsApp.

Enjoy the flexibility of month-to-month plans.

Save money, every month, on Voice & Data.

We're backed by MTN, so you're covered wherever you go.

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You can port your number to Melon in one day.

Here’s how to get your free trial:

Before long, you’ll be a Melon test pilot, discovering the freedom, flexibility and control of Melon Mobile.

1

Click “Start Free Trial”.

First page of Melon Mobile register screen

2

Register using your social logins or email address.

Melon Mobile free trial verification page to check your ID

3

To verify it's you, enter your SA ID or Passport number.

If you’ve previously registered with us, you’ll need to chat to one of our support team members.

Melon Mobile free trial page to choose your sim

4

Choose a SIM. Get a physical SIM delivered or download an eSIM.

If you already have a Melon SIM, you can use that.

Melon Mobile free trial page showing the payment page

5

You’ll now pay using your debit or credit card.

Time to checkout. The trial itself is free, but we do have to charge R30 delivery fee for a physical SIM and R5 SIM Activation Fee.

Melon Mobile app home screen to login or register

6

Download the Melon Mobile App and select “Login”.

Melon Mobile app screen after a user has logged in

7

Follow the in-app instructions to RICA and Activate your SIM.

Your free trial only starts once you have activated your SIM.

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"Best Service"

"Melon Mobile 5/5. Your customer service is amazing"

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"Chatting to the agents over WhatsApp made the onboarding process so easy. 5 Stars."

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