Melon Mobile, South Africa’s mobile network disruptor, is shaking up business telecoms with Melon Business—a fully digital, flexible mobile solution designed for companies that refuse to be tied down.
For too long, South African businesses have had to navigate rigid contracts, complex admin, and one-size-fits-all mobile plans that don’t match their evolving needs. Melon Business changes that, putting companies in control—allowing them to customise plans, onboard employees in minutes, and manage SIMs effortlessly, all from one digital platform.
Using MTN’s reliable network, Melon Business lets startups, SMEs, and large corporations custom-build mobile plans that scale with their teams—no long-term commitments, no hidden fees, just seamless, business-ready connectivity.
“Traditional telecom providers still expect businesses to lock into 24-month contracts that simply don’t make sense,” says Marius van Rensburg, CEO of Melon Business. “We’re giving South African businesses full control—no onerous contracts, no credit vetting, no red tape. Just a simple, flexible solution that grows with them.”
Designed for businesses that don’t stand still
With Melon Business, companies can scale up or down effortlessly—adding, removing, or adjusting employee SIMs anytime. Businesses can custom-build plans, mixing and matching data, voice, and SMS, while employees have the freedom to top up their own data or airtime without it affecting the company bill.
The fully digital onboarding process lets businesses register, activate SIMs, and manage accounts in minutes—no store visits, no paperwork, no waiting. Employees can keep their existing numbers, whether using a physical SIM or eSIM, with seamless two-step porting via the Melon Business portal. And with a dedicated VIP business desk always online, help is just a WhatsApp message or email away.
Several well-known brands across financial services, retail, logistics, aviation, and professional services have already signed up with Melon Business, with demand continuing to grow as more companies seek a simpler, more flexible mobile solution.
Plans start at just R299 per month for uncapped calls and texts, while the top plan—50GB with uncapped voice and SMS for R599—is 40% cheaper than similar packages on the market. New customers can take advantage of a 30-day free trial. Ts & Cs apply—but no small print headaches here, just good ol’ Melon-style simplicity.
Built on a customer-first foundation
Since launching in 2023, Melon Mobile has seen sustained exponential growth, proving that South Africans want mobile services that put them first. That same customer-first DNA drives Melon Business, ensuring simplicity, flexibility, and transparency for South African companies.
Melon Mobile’s commitment to customers was recently recognised globally, winning the Most Customer-Centric MVNO Award at the MVNO Nation Global Awards in Valencia.
Innovation that won’t stop
Melon Business is constantly evolving to meet business needs. A next-generation business portal (Version 2.0) launches in April, offering enhanced control and insights. Device financing solutions will soon help companies equip teams with top-tier mobile devices, while fixed wireless connectivity will expand services beyond mobile.
“We built Melon Mobile and Melon Business to remove the headaches associated with telecoms in South Africa,” says van Rensburg. “But we’re not stopping here. We’ll keep innovating to give consumers and businesses the mobile solutions they deserve—simple, cost-effective, and built around their needs.”
