Opera Mini gains worldwide momentum: Four new distribution contracts signed

Oslo, Norway – March 28, 2006

Opera Software today announced four new contracts with companies that will promote and distribute the Opera Mini mobile browser to their customers. The four companies are US-based PriceRunner, HT Telecom in Latvia, Small Planet (part of jippii.ru) in Russia and the Baltics, and Denmark-based Unwirepark, which will distribute Opera Mini in 180 countries. This announcement comes only days after Opera announced three important distribution agreements for Opera Mini with T-Mobile, GrameenPhone in Bangladesh and the German telecommunications service provider, debitel.

According to the agreements, the four companies will actively promote and distribute both regular and customized versions of Opera Mini to their customers. The customization may include company branding, bookmarks and content on the Opera Mini start page.

PriceRunner

The US-based Price Runner will actively promote and distribute Opera Mini to give its users mobile access to its online product and price comparison services.

HT Telecom

High Technologies SIA is the biggest mobile applications service provider in the Baltics. They will be promoting and distributing Opera Mini in Latvia via Premium SMS.

Small Planet

Through its ownership of Jippii, a leading international mobile entertainment service provider, Small Planet will market and distribute Opera Mini as a premium download in Russia, Estonia, Lithuania and Latvia. More than 600.000 people get their mobile content from Jippii every month, and the company has direct connectivity to more than 30 operators in the four countries.

Unwirepark

A world leading mobile content distributor owned by Mobile Weaver, Unwirepark will distribute Opera Mini through its online content store-front in 180 countries via premium SMS.

"Opera Software ASA is a true leader in browser based solutions for Web and mobile devices," says Umar Akram, vice president of Mobile Weaver ApS. "We felt a perfect match to provide users of any mobile operator across 389 networks in more than 180 countries access Opera Mini through unwirepark.com and thin client store fronts."

Opera Software offers standard or fully customized versions of Opera Mini to operators, handset manufacturers, content providers and companies that wish to offer a full Web browser to their customers.

About PriceRunner

PriceRunner, a division of ValueClick, Inc. (Nasdaq: VCLK), offers product and price comparisons in the categories of Clothing & Accessories; Cameras & Camcorders; Computers; Home Appliances; Home Entertainment; Kids & Family; Multimedia; Office Equipment; Software; Sports & Outdoor; Toys; Video Games and many others. PriceRunner.com is the first site in the U.S. to compare information from both online and traditional stores as well as list non-paying retailers to give users a better overview of the market. By giving the consumer an objective and informative overview, PriceRunner makes it easier for the consumer to make a smarter purchase more quickly.

About HT Telecom

HIGH TECHNOLOGIES SIA specializes in software development solutions for mobile and electronic commerce. Established in 2002, HT Telecom is a technology leader in m-commerce systems development in the Baltic States.

About Small Planet Ltd

Small Planet is a Mobile Entertainment Solution Provider. It provides small- to large-scale mobile solutions, such as multimedia content marketplaces and mobile-to-TV chat communities, to media companies, brands and service providers. Over seven years Small Planet has worked with more than 50 different customers on five continents and gathered hands-on experience in hundreds commercial service launches. Company's public references include such companies and brands as 7 UP, Aftonbladet, Electronic Arts, Elisa, Excelcom, Globe Telecom, Jamba!, M1, MTV3, Pepsi, SingTel, Smart, Snickers, Sonofon, SubTV, Telecel, Telemig Celular, TeliaSonera, Telstra, Telefonica Unifón, Trinity Mirror, Virgin Mobile and zed™.

About Mobile Weaver (Unwirepark)

Mobile Weaver, based in Copenhagen, Denmark, was founded by three wireless visionaries backed by a trio of wireless-technology veterans who have helped launched industry-shaping ventures such as Skype, Maxthon Internet browser and Ascio Technologies. The company's flagship product, Unwirepark, is a turnkey platform that aggregates and provisions disparate mobile content to end-users for Operators, MVNO’s and OEM’s. Mobile Weaver brings an eco-system of diverse content to the diverse world of mobile users.

About Opera Software ASA

Opera Software ASA has redefined Web browsing for PCs, mobile phones and other networked devices. Opera's cross-platform Web browser technology is renowned for its performance, standards compliance and small size, while giving users a faster, safer and more dynamic online experience. Opera Software is headquartered in Oslo, Norway, with offices around the world. The company is listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol OPERA. Learn more about Opera at http://www.opera.com/.

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