Melon Digital Empowers Businesses to Launch Their Own MVNO
As a next-generation MVNE (Mobile Virtual Network Enabler), Melon Digital provides the technology and operational support needed for brands and businesses to start their own MVNO without owning a physical network.
South Africa’s MVNO landscape is on the verge of a major transformation, and Melon Digital is leading the way. As a next-generation MVNE (Mobile Virtual Network Enabler), Melon Digital provides the technology and operational support needed for brands and businesses to start their own MVNO without owning a physical network.
Melon Digital intentionally picked best-in-class international partners to co-create an affordable, future-proof tech stack, whilst removing conventional barriers to entry, allowing businesses of all sizes to offer seamless mobile connectivity to their customers, under their own brand.
Melon Digital’s track record speaks for itself. In 2024, the company’s flagship product, Melon Mobile, was recognised globally, winning “Most Customer-Centric MVNO” at the MVNO Nation Awards, along with being named a finalist for “Best MVNO”. Further cementing its leadership, Melon Digital also received the prestigious Amdocs Partner Award – a testament to its technology and customer-first approach.
Melon Digital is also the only MVNE that can build scalable, bespoke consumer and business facing MVNOs, delivered with simplicity, flexibility, and award-winning innovation.
Our goal has always been to shake things up. The mobile industry has been slow to evolve, and customers have been stuck with outdated, inflexible and expensive solutions for too long. We built Melon Digital to change that – offering a fully digital, scalable platform that makes launching an MVNO easier than ever. Whether you’re an enterprise, a niche brand, or a retail giant, we provide the infrastructure, expertise, and support to bring your mobile network vision to life.
– Calvin Collett, CEO, Melon Digital
The MVNO market in South Africa is growing at an unprecedented rate. Johan Nel, senior management consultant for BMIT and lead author of the market analyst firm’s latest MVNO report, titled: “Sum of the parts”, expects the market to grow from around 4.8 million active subscribers at the end of this year, to 11 million -12 million by 2029.
Melon Digital is committed to delivering a seamless, high-quality mobile experience that meets the evolving needs of the customer. Our platform is agile and adaptable, with comprehensive solutions to keep ahead in a rapidly changing market”, says Calvin Collett. “Its extensive, ready-to-deploy feature library allows us to quickly launch new services and efficiently support multiple MVNO brands under a single MVNE multi-tenant platform, ensuring a reliable and innovative mobile experience for all.
– Calvin Collett, CEO, Melon Digital
Melon Digital is already working with businesses across various industries, from retailers to financial services and beyond, providing them with the flexibility, control, and scalability to create customised branded mobile services.
As the market continues its rapid expansion, Melon Digital is set to shape the future of mobile connectivity in South Africa -one seamless, customer-focused partnership at a time.
