Updated September 30, 2026 · TariffCue Editorial Team
Melita vs MobileX
Where Melita and MobileX differ
| Compare |  Melita | MobileX ReviewVisitVisit |
|---|---|---|
| Seller type | Network | Mvno |
| Price from | €4.95 | $3.88 |
| Reference plan prices | Endless Data: 14.95 per month, unlimited data, 24-month contract | Endless Global: 29.95 per month, unlimited data, 24-month contract | Pockit Pass L: 5 per bundle first 6 then 12, 28 days, prepaid | Build Your Own from $3.88 per month, custom data, month-to-month; Basic Unlimited 10GB: $14.88 per month, unlimited talk text plus 10GB, month-to-month; Basic Unlimited 30GB: $24.88 per month, unlimited talk text plus 30GB, month-to-month |
| Unlimited plan price | €4.95 | $14.88 |
| EU roaming | Included | Paid |
| Markets | MT | US |
| Data rollover | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Hotspot sharing | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Multi-line discount | Yes | Not confirmed |
Same on both: SIM-only (Yes), 5G (Yes), eSIM (Yes), Wi-Fi calling (Yes).
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Key differences
- Support channels: only MobileX offers Email, Phone.
- Billing: only Melita offers Contract.
- Billing: only MobileX offers Rolling.
- Contract length: only Melita offers 24.
- Markets: only Melita offers MT.
- Markets: only MobileX offers US.
Our verdict on each
Melita
Melita is a Malta network with cheap entry at €4.95 and unlimited data plans priced at €4.95. It suits households and travellers who want one operator for contract and prepaid, and readers who value an established local network over roaming reach.
MobileX
MobileX suits US readers who want a prepaid plan with a low entry price and no contract attached, scoring 9.4 overall. Build Your Own starts at $3.88 on 1 month, and that same monthly rate carries into every later period, so nothing has to be unwound at renewal.
Score breakdown
| Area | Melita | MobileX |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.6HigherEntry price sits well under the sim only median of €9.30 and unlimited price ranks high on 10 of 173. | 9.5Plans start at $3.88 and the unlimited tier starts at $14.88, so both entry points sit low. |
| Offer | 8.9Features list Sim only, 5G, Esim, Wifi calling and a multi line discount, and unlimited data plans sit under the €23.19 unlimited median. | 9.2HigherEverything runs month to month on 1 month, with eSIM, 5G, wifi calling, hotspot sharing and data rollover included. |
| Trust | 9.8Operates as a network seller type under Melita Ltd., founded 1992 and based in MT, which supports a stable operator record. | Not confirmed |
Where they rank in our lists
| Ranking | Melita | MobileX |
|---|---|---|
| SIM-only deals | 62 of 416 | 2 of 416 |
| Prepaid phone plans | 60 of 367 | 2 of 367 |
| Phone plans with eSIM | 76 of 389 | 16 of 389 |
Licences and countries
| Country | Melita | MobileX |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | Malta | Not confirmed |
Additional countries for Melita: 1. Additional countries for MobileX: 1.
Where these facts come from
Melita
- melita.com: 17 facts, checked September 30, 2026
MobileX
- mymobilex.com: 16 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Melita | MobileX |
|---|---|---|
| Billing | Contract, Prepaid | Prepaid, Rolling |
| Contract length | 1, 24Covers more | 1 |
| Legal entity | Melita Ltd. | Mobile X Global, Inc. |
| Headquarters | Malta | Not confirmed |
| Founded | 1992 | Not confirmed |
| Support channels | Help centre, Chat | Email, Chat, Phone, Help centreCovers more |
Pros and cons
Melita
Pros
- Entry pricing of €4.95 sits well below the sim only median of €9.30.
- Unlimited data pricing of €4.95 ranks 10 of 173 on price.
- Core features cover Sim only, 5G, Esim and Wifi calling, with a multi line discount for families.
Cons
- Support runs on help centre and chat only, with no phone or email channel listed.
- Coverage is confined to the MT market, so the plans do not travel far beyond the island.
- The unlimited data price of €4.95 is the entry figure, and pricier unlimited tiers are listed separately in the reference plan prices.
MobileX
Pros
- Build Your Own starts at $3.88 on a plan where the data allowance is set by the customer
- Plans run 1 month, so there is no long term to serve
- Unlimited talk and text plans start at $14.88
Cons
- European roaming is paid, so travel adds cost rather than arriving with the plan
- The seller type is mvno, so service runs over a host network and local coverage needs checking
- Coverage is listed for US, so anyone who needs service across several countries should look wider
Who each suits
Melita
Who it suits
- Malta households wanting a single operator for a contract line and a prepaid line
- Travellers who mainly stay in Malta and value cheap local data over roaming reach
- Families combining lines to use the multi line discount
Who should look elsewhere
- Readers who need a named phone support line, since support runs on help centre and chat
- Anyone needing multi country coverage, as plans serve the MT market
- Readers comparing against yesss for prepaid flexibility, since yesss bills on contract, rolling and prepaid
MobileX
Who it suits
- Residents of US who want a prepaid plan with no long contract
- People who want unlimited talk and text from $14.88
- Readers who want an eSIM, rollover data and hotspot sharing on a flexible plan
Who should look elsewhere
- GETESA readers who would rather buy from a network than a mvno
- Lonestar Cell MTN readers who want the network itself rather than a virtual brand
- Travellers who need roaming inside the monthly plan, since European roaming is paid
Current offers
MobileX
Current offer
Bonus
Unlimited 30 50GB data promo: 50GB data
Offer applicable to Unlimited 30 Standard Access single month plan only. Any unused data does not rollover.
Source, checked September 30, 2026
Country by country
| Country | Melita | MobileX |
|---|---|---|
| Malta | Yes | No |
| United States | No | Yes |
Questions about each
Melita
How much does a SIM only plan cost with Melita?+
Entry on a SIM only line starts at €4.95, below the sim only median of €9.30. Contract terms run 1 and 24, so the shortest term keeps the commitment light. Unlimited data pricing is listed separately at €4.95.
Is there a rolling monthly plan or is everything a contract?+
Billing covers contract and prepaid, so prepaid bundles are available for short periods. The prepaid option in the reference plan prices steps up in price after a set number of renewals. Anyone wanting a rolling month to sit alongside a contract line has fewer options here.
MobileX
What is the cheapest MobileX plan?+
Build Your Own starts at $3.88 and you set the data allowance on it yourself. The published reference prices for the plans are monthly and month to month, so that entry figure is the ongoing figure rather than a promotional rate that changes later. A reader comparing a low headline price with a long contract deal is comparing two different structures here, not two stages of one sale.
Does MobileX use contracts or lock-ins?+
No long term is attached. Billing is prepaid and rolling and plans sit at 1 month, the short contract length that flexible mobile deals tend to use. Nothing ties you in for a year, so a reader who wants to change plan or walk away can do so without serving out a term first.
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