To avoid bill shock we will notify you if your roaming traffic reaches €40 and bar your access at €50 in order to avoid bill shock. You can continue using roaming services by sending an SMS to 16999.
Can I top up whilst abroad?
When abroad you may top up your account over the internet, in the same way you do in Malta. Just log onto https://my.melita.com/client/ and you will be able top up your prepaid account using your credit card.
Checking your prepaid balance
To check your credit whilst abroad, dial *121# and press the call button. You will receive an on screen notification with your prepaid balance. This service is free of charge.
Why can’t I access 3G internet from my phone?
1. Check that you have reception signal.
2. If you are using a standard pre-paid subscription, make sure you have enough credit to access the internet
3. Try to switch to another provider if possible. This can be done from your mobile phone settings.
4. Check if you have the correct internet settings. To check your internet settings, please click here .
5. If you have a smart phone, check that the Mobile Network is enabled from the mobile phone settings.
If problem persists, Please call us on 27 270 270.
Melita’s Callback Roaming Service
You can use the callback service on all networks which have a roaming agreement with Melita Mobile. All you need to do is dial *111*(the destination number you would like to call including the international prefix 00) # and then press the call button as if you are calling the number.
So if you were calling the following number 0061393542178, you would dial the following: *111*0061393542178# and the call button.
You will then receive a message on your mobile’s display saying ‘Wait for Callback’. After a couple of seconds, you will receive a call which will connect you to the number you wanted to call.
Your credit will start being deducted according to normal roaming charges once you are connected.
Local SMS and Data bundles do not apply when roaming.
Why can’t I receive calls from any number?
1. Check that you do not have barring enabled from your mobile phone settings
2. Check that you have reception signal
3. Check that when that you are trying to receive a call, the person who is calling you is making thecorrect procedure, i.e. entering the correct country code and drop any 0 before the number. For example 0035677163105. This may not be applicable to all countries.
If you are still experiencing the same problem, please call us on +35677100100
Things to check before going abroad
Post-paid Roaming
Click here to check if the destination you will be visiting is covered by Melita Mobile’s roaming service. If you do not find the destination you are visiting in the drop down list below, then regrettably, no roaming service is available for the time being.
When you arrive
When you arrive to your destination, switch on your mobile phone and it will automatically select Melita Mobile’s preferred roaming network. In this way you will automatically benefit from the best possible roaming coverage during your stay.
Making and receiving Calls and SMS
Once your mobile connects to Melita Mobile’s preferred network, you will be able to use your phone normally as if you were using it in Malta.
Please note that any voice and text bundles linked to Melita Mobile Plans, do not apply whilst roaming. For standard roaming charges click here.
Things to check before going abroad
Pre-paid Roaming
Click here to check if the destination you will be visiting is covered by Melita Mobile’s roaming service. If you do not find the destination you are visiting in the drop down list below, then regrettably, no roaming service is available for the time being. However, roaming service may be available on our pay monthly service. Click here for more info about our pay monthly plans.
It would be advisable to top up your account prior to leaving Malta. This will ensure that you will have ample credit available to make and receive calls when abroad. Remember that whilst roaming, incoming calls are also chargeable.
When you arrive
When you arrive to your destination, switch on your mobile phone and it will automatically select Melita Mobile’s preferred roaming network. In this way you will automatically benefit from the best possible roaming coverage during your stay.