Telenor and Opera join for faster, cheaper Net services

 Telenor Myanmar customers can now access faster and more affordable Internet service on their mobile devices via the Opera Mini browser, where they can access the local relevant content, free Wikipedia and Facebook Zero with just one click.

Opera Mini makes the mobile Internet affordable by shrinking webpages by as much as 90 per cent, helping people browse more content for the same cost. All Telenor subscribers can now download the browser free from both m.opera.com and Telenor’s mobile portal, http://m.telenor.com.mm

"Opera works with Telenor around the world to provide faster and better Internet access for all and to simplify the way people access the web”, said Lars Boilesen, chief executive officer of Opera Software. “Together, we provide a high-quality mobile Internet experience, which the people in this country can now afford on their own terms."

Telenor launched its network in Myanmar on September 27 this year and its mobile services are now available in the three main cities - Yangon, Mandalay and Nay Pyi Taw through more than 13,000 outlets.

“It is important for us to provide a high quality and affordable mobile Internet experience to our customers in Myanmar,” said Petter Furberg, chief executive officer of Telenor Myanmar. ”Partnering with Opera and ensuring that our customers get more from their mobile Internet experience is just another example of how Telenor works to ensure that the Internet is for all and not just the few.”

Launched in 2006, Opera Mini is today used by over 250 million people worldwide. Opera Mini's advanced technology compresses webpages before sending them to the users’ mobile devices. Users need less data to load webpages on their phones or tablets. They can get the most out of their data plans.

People who download Telenor’s version of the Opera Mini browser on their phones will be able to access relevant local content and offers via Opera Mini’s shortcut screen, called Speed Dial. Telenor’s customers will get one-click access to free Wikipedia and Facebook Zero from Speed Dial. Also, they will be able to make the best use of Opera Mini’s Smart Page, which suggests relevant content, based on the sites users visit most frequently.

Opera Mini is available on almost any mobile phone platforms, including Android, Blackberry, Java ME, iOS, Symbian OS, Windows Mobile and more. The browser can be used on more than 3,000 different models across the world, ranging from basic feature sets to the latest smartphones. Opera Mini has already enabled over 130 mobile operators worldwide to break down mobile Internet barriers such as slow connections or congested networks and bring the Internet to all the customers via the phones they are using.