our story

At Melon Mobile, we’re reimagining what a mobile network can be. Founded by Calvin Collett, a tech enthusiast with a track record of innovation from iConnect to MTN Supersonic, we’ve built a mobile network that puts customers at the center of everything. In an industry known for poor service, we’ve achieved 4.5+ star ratings across Hello Peter, Google, and Apple stores.

What sets us apart is our relentless focus on simplicity and exceptional customer experience. Built from the ground up with service as our guiding light, we’re proving that mobile networks can be different—they can actually work for the people who use them.

Whether you’re looking for a strong distribution partner with ongoing revenue opportunities or simply a better mobile experience, we’re changing the game in South African telecommunications.

Making an impact

For a business less than two years old, we’re incredibly proud of our rapid growth and strong reputation. In 2024, we earned international recognition as the “Most Customer-Centric MVNO” at the MVNO Nation Awards and were finalists for “MVNO of the Year.” We also received the Amdocs Innovation Award, proving that true innovation is emerging from South Africa with a global impact.

These achievements highlight our commitment to challenging industry norms and prioritising customer experience while demonstrating that South African businesses can compete on the world stage. They’ve reinforced the importance of resilience and forward-thinking in the local business landscape, where agility and customer focus set companies apart.

the lekker connection

We joined The Lekker Network because we believe in the power of like-minded South Africans working together to shape a better, more inclusive future. This community’s vision of collaboration, innovation, and meaningful impact aligns perfectly with our values as a disruptive force in the mobile industry.

We’re excited to contribute to something bigger than ourselves and work alongside forward-thinking businesses to redefine what success looks like in South Africa and build an ecosystem where all companies, regardless of size, have the support to thrive.

Location

City of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

South African impact vision

As a proudly South African company, we’re committed to driving real change in our industry and beyond. Our focus is on fostering inclusion, diversity, and equitable opportunities, ensuring that success is accessible to more people across the business landscape.

Through The Lekker Network, we can share our expertise in customer-centric innovation, digital transformation, and agile business models to help fellow members navigate challenges and scale their impact. Whether through mentorship, strategic partnerships, or knowledge-sharing initiatives, we’re eager to support businesses looking to grow and disrupt the status quo.

We’re particularly interested in collaborating on projects that push boundaries. Whether that’s through new technology, new customer experiences. We see this network as a space to co-create, experiment, and ultimately uplift South African business.

Fun Facts

Office celebration: Every win counts, even the small ones

Team motto: “Julle Weet Nie Wat Ons Weet Nie”

Unofficial mascot: Evan the Melon

Biggest project: Our outdoor billboard takeover campaign

“I believe in the law of abundance. There is enough for everybody to go around. And if you are honest and you’re ethical and you do the right things and you do the things you say you’re going to do when you’re going and you when you say you’re going to do them, things will work out.”

Calvin Collett

Founder & CEO at Melon Mobile

OUR SERVICES

Unlimited Plan

Set yourself free with our unlimited Calls & Texts + Data Plans. Simply choose the Data amount you need every month, and you’ll get unlimited Calls & Texts added to it. Best of all, these plans are set to stay.

Build Your Own Plan

Choose your data, voice, and texts to build a monthly plan that works best for you.

Melon Business

Melon Business delivers a new way for your business to manage its mobile connectivity and usage. It is a fully digital network , utilising MTN, and offers the control, flexibility, and customisation your business needs without locking you into long-term contracts.

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Melon gives you the freedom and flexibility to create your own Monthly Plan or simply Pay As You Go and you can change your plan at any time. It’s the control you’ve been looking for, all done on our sweet little App.

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our vision & values

Our moonshot? A South Africa where small businesses drive sustainable growth and meaningful change. We envision a business ecosystem that is more inclusive, collaborative, and forward-thinking—where customer experience, digital innovation, and accessibility are priorities, not afterthoughts.

Through The Lekker Network, we want to contribute to a more inclusive, collaborative, and forward-thinking business ecosystem. By fostering strong partnerships, exchanging expertise, and championing customer-first approaches, we can help set new industry standards that benefit everyone.

But we can’t do it alone. We look forward to working with fellow members who share this ambition. Whether through knowledge-sharing sessions, co-branded initiatives, or problem-solving collaborations that challenge outdated norms.

Together, we have the opportunity to build a future where South African businesses lead not just locally but globally.