Hey readers!

Opera and MTN just launched free browsing for MTN customers using Opera Mini or Opera Browser on Android in South Africa. If you happen to be one of them, get ready to use up to 100MB of free browsing every day.

How do I qualify for free browsing and how do I use it?

We are partnering with MTN to provide our users in South Africa with up to 3GB of free data every month and continue bringing people online. MTN Group is a multinational telecommunications company with a footprint in 22 countries in Africa and the Middle East.

To start your free browsing, make sure that you are a MTN customer and that you have the latest version of Opera Mini or Opera Browser on Android installed on your phone. Once you are ready, just open Opera Mini or Opera Browser for Android and start browsing for free. 

The free 100MB of mobile data applies to browsing and any website you visit. Normal data costs will apply to video streaming and file downloads.

Get the most out of browsing 

Everyone with a smartphone uses it to browse the web, but it’s disappointing when you run out of data. With free browsing in Opera Mini and Opera Browser on Android, you can log into your Instagram and Twitter accounts to chat, comment, and react to posts on social media. Use your free data to search Google for the latest gadgets and best sales, or to make weekend plans with your friends and family. 

Remember that using free browsing with Opera Mini and MTN saves you the money you would have spent on mobile data, and you can be sure that you’ll get another free 100MB the next day as well. 

Boost free data with data saving in Opera Mini

If you already have the latest version of Opera Mini installed on your device, you can go ahead and start browsing for free every day. If you aren’t yet an Opera user, just click here to download the free & popular mobile browser chosen by more than 170 million people. 

Opera Mini is a small, fast and powerful browser. It comes with unique features such as offline file-sharing, a built-in ad blocker, and superior data compression capabilities that save you up to 90% of your mobile data. This means that your 100MB of free data will last almost 10x longer!

Enjoy a fully revamped browser

A year ago we revamped the user interface in the Opera Mini browser, which now feels Browser on Android.faster, more responsive, and has stunning aesthetics that make it truly stand out from the mobile browsers available in the Google Play Store. 

In the newest version of Opera Mini, we’ve introduced new visual styles and themes, as well as streamlined browser interactions so that you can access the features you love faster. On top of all that, we’ve refreshed the browser’s user interface to make your browsing sessions even more enjoyable. 

#KeepReading online with Opera Mini 

Opera Mini gives you free access to thousands of e-books available in the Worldreader library. The Worldreader app has been optimized to support access from feature phones and smartphones with Opera Mini. You can choose from a wide variety of literary genres such as fiction, fantasy, classics, romance, or inspirational and self-help e-books. 

Join the millions enjoying free browsing in Opera Mini

In 2020 we partnered up with 10 leading carriers in South Africa and other Sub-Saharan African countries to bring as many people online as we could. These partnerships have allowed us to provide free data every day to those who use Opera Mini as their personal browser on their mobile phones, so they can browse, chat, access news articles, and stay informed about local events. Together with our telco partners, we have brought nearly 40 million people online across Sub-Saharan Africa countries! 

Happy browsing!

FAQ:

What exactly is the free daily data deal?

If you are an MTN user, you can browse for free in Opera Mini (version 58 or later) or Opera Browser on Android (version 65.2 or later). The free browsing is capped at 100MB per day.

Am I eligible to use the 100MB of free data?

If you are an Opera Mini or Opera Browser on Android user and an MTN customer, you are eligible to use the free data. Update your Opera Mini to version 58 or later to access the free 100MB daily. 

How can I get the free daily data with Opera Mini?

Make sure you are an MTN user, update your Opera Mini or Opera Browser for Android to the latest version and start browsing for free right away. 

What can I do with the 100MB of free data?

The free daily data covers browsing only. The data package does not include video streaming or downloading files from the internet. You will be charged out of your normal data bundle for this. 

Does free browsing apply to other Opera applications?

The free browsing promotion applies exclusively to the users of the latest versions of Opera Mini and Opera Browser on Android.

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