Home Is Just a Call Away.Clear. Honest. Always Connected.
Malda keeps the diaspora close to Ethiopia and Eritrea — plus Kenya and Nigeria — with HD-quality calling and instant mobile airtime top-ups.
One App. Everything You Need.
Built from the ground up for the diaspora — calling, airtime, and community, all in one place.
Honest pricing
The rate you see is the rate you pay — to the cent. No hidden connection fees, ever.
Family calls
Call home once and the whole family joins from their own app. They join free — you pay your normal rate.
Crystal-clear calls
HD-quality calls to Ethiopia & Eritrea — plus Kenya and Nigeria.
Encrypted calls
Your calls are encrypted between your phone and Malda — nobody on your network can listen in.
Speaks your language
The whole app works in English, አማርኛ, and ትግርኛ.
Send airtime
Top up a loved one's mobile in Ethiopia in seconds.
Schedule airtime
Line up a top-up for a birthday or holiday — we send it on the day.
Never drop a call
Auto-recharge keeps your call going when your balance runs low.
Call reminders
Set a reminder so you never miss a birthday or holiday call home.
Malda Assistant
Get help in your own language, right inside the app.
Invite & earn
Share your code and earn calling credit when a friend joins.
Free welcome credit
Start with free calling credit — make your first call on us.
See it in action
Built to feel like home.
Clean, simple, and made for staying close — here's Malda on your phone.
Speaks Your Language.
Every screen in Malda works in English, አማርኛ, and ትግርኛ — because this app belongs to your community.
Call home, clearly.
ወደ አገር ቤት፣ ኩልል ባለ ድምጽ ይደዉሉ።
ናብ ዓድኹም፣ ብንጹር ደውሉ።
No hidden fees. The rate you see is the rate you pay.
Calling starts from just $0.07/minute — no connection charges, no surprise deductions. What's on the screen is exactly what leaves your balance.
Three Steps to Home.
Call or send airtime home
Dial home in HD quality, or send mobile airtime to a loved one in Ethiopia.
About ABAY Labs
ABAY Labs was founded with a simple mission: to make it easier and more affordable for the diaspora community to stay connected with loved ones back home. We understand the importance of family bonds that span continents, and we're committed to building technology that bridges that distance.
Based in the United States, we serve the African diaspora — starting with Ethiopia, Eritrea, Kenya, and Nigeria — with reliable, affordable calling and mobile airtime. Our team is dedicated to providing the best experience for our community.
Payments secured by Stripe
Malda never sees or stores your card details.
Bank-level security
Your account, balance, and calls are encrypted in transit.
Your data stays private
We don't sell your personal information — ever.
Ready to Connect?
Download Malda and start calling Ethiopia, Eritrea, Kenya, and Nigeria today.
Now on the App Store and Google Play.