Melon Mobile is a new kid on the block (telecommunications front) which strives to be Africa’s digital game changer and describes itself as “Africa’s first truly digital telco”. Calvin Collett who is the founder and CEO of Melon Mobile describes it as a fully digital Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) whose aim is to place flexibility and convenience in the hands of the consumer.
“Melon is set to change how South Africans do mobile. We’ve built a service that puts the consumer first, giving them the freedom to choose their monthly data, voice and texts needs, without locking them into anything. It’s about flexibility, value and perhaps most importantly, simplicity,” Colett said.
For a comprehensive insight into how Melon Mobile operates and its advantages, let’s get into the finer details of this guide.
How to Get Melon Mobile
- The first step to joining the Melon Mobile world is to visit the official site available at https://melonmobile.co.za/.
- Once done, navigate to the header tab or footer tab and look for the app download button.
- Note that you can download the app for both Android or iOS devices from the Play Store or App Store respectively.
- After installing the app, you can register an account and sign in to your account.
- Order a SIM card with the click of a button once you access your account.
- From your account, you can also choose the plan you prefer or better still, use the configurable options available to come up with a plan of your choice.
*Note that at the present moment, the only way to order the Melon Mobile SIM is via the mobile app. Plans are however underway to ensure that users can in the future purchase their SIM cards at their favourite retailers. Much joy however is derived from the fact that ordering a SIM from the mobile app is free!
Why You Should Switch to Melon Mobile
The thing is, Melon Mobile is entering a field that’s already dominated by several actors. The guess is, you are already a customer of one of the existing mobile operators. This raises the question, why should you bother switching to Melon Mobile? Well, there are several reasons why you should consider Melon Mobile – the biggest of all however is the fact that Melon Mobile places in your hands, the ability to come up with a plan of your choice instead of simply going for those that have been preselected for you. Simply put, there is no one size fits all approach at Melon Mobile. You are responsible for coming up with a data, voice and SMS plan that suits your preferences.
The Customisable Mobile Plan
Melon Mobile’s customisable mobile plan allows its users to take control of their plans by selecting the amount of data, voice and SMS bundles they want for a specific plan. The configurable data, voice and SMS charts that users use in selecting their plans will show the amount required for each bundle that users specify. As such, this gives users the double advantage of going for plans that are pocket friendly instead of just settling for the ones that are pre-selected.
Users ought to note that the plan they choose covers a period of a month. However, this period is not fixed/locked. Rather, its open meaning at any time, users can alter their plan by adding more data, voice or SMS bundles according to their preferences.
Preselected Mobile Plans
Apart from the DIY plans, there are some preselected plans that users can opt for if they find them desirable. These include the following:
- Student Melon: 5GB data, 50 voice minutes and 50 SMS going for R280 per month
- Influencer Melon: 10GB data, 50 voice minutes and 50 SMS going for R390 per month
- Gamer Melon: 50GB data, 100 voice minutes and 50 SMS going for R500 per month
Promotions
One of the best things coming out of the Melon Mobile stable is that anyone can try it out for free. Yes, that’s right – for free. Simply register for an account and claim the ‘Try Before You Buy’ promo. The promo will see you scoop 1GB, 100 voice minutes and 100 SMS for free for the first month of using Melon Mobile.
Melon Mobile Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
1. What is Melon Mobile?
Melon is a digital MVNO (mobile virtual network operator). Melon Mobile run off the MTN infrastructure and network which means everything MTN does, Melon also do, Melon just doesn’t have the buildings and towers. Melon is virtual, truly digital, and we like it that way.
2. What are the major advantages of Melon Mobile?
Firstly, Melon is fully digital so everything happens on the App or Website. Secondly, Melon eliminates all the things you don’t enjoy about mobile, like 24-month contracts, no control over your plan, frustrating call centres and so much more.
3. How do I get Melon Mobile?
Simply download the official App on the website, sign in, Build Your Plan, choose a plan, or even Try Before You Buy. You can also order your Melon SIM to be delivered, activate it, and then you’re officially a Melon.