Opera connects the unconnected at India Telecom 2008

Chandigarh, India – December 9, 2008

With its strong presence in India’s mobile Web market, Opera Software is setting up camp at India Telecom 2008, from December 11-13 in New Delhi. At this annual display of telecom innovation, Opera will host an exhibit (Hall 9, Stand 10) that will give visitors a firsthand look at how Opera Mini connects India to the mobile Web.

This year, India Telecom’s theme is “Connecting rural India”. Opera is an active proponent of ensuring that Indians, no matter their location or proximity to wired Internet connectivity, have access to the full Web. Opera Mini brings full Web browsing to nearly any mobile phone; and its reach in India is widespread. Available in 12 languages native to India, Opera Mini is a valuable tool for communication and information for even the remotest residents of India.

“We want visitors to India Telecom to be immersed in the Opera experience - the experience that is taking India by storm,” says Jon von Tetzchner, CEO, Opera Software. “In Opera’s latest State of the Mobile Web report, we uncovered that India consistently ranks third among the top worldwide users of Opera Mini, and Indians are using our mobile Web browser to perform tasks ranging from Web searches to checking train schedules. Opera Mini is truly becoming a part of their everyday lives.”

Do not miss out on the latest and greatest in Web technology. Visit Opera’s exhibit in Hall 9, Stand 10, during India Telecom 2008. Opera will provide visitors with the following hands-on demos:

Opera Mini on Tata, Nokia and Spice Mobile handsets
Opera Mobile on Samsung Omnia and the HTC Touch
Opera Devices on ARCHOS

To schedule a demo at the event, please contact Sagar Chandna at sagar@opera.com.

For media enquiries, please contact Julie Sajnani at julies@opera.com.

About Opera Software ASA

The worldwide World Wide Web — any device, any platform, any bandwidth, absolutely anywhere in the world. Opera Software was founded in 1994, based on the idea that access to the web should be a universal right. 250 million people (and counting) use the Opera web browsers for computers, mobile phones, TVs and other connected devices. Opera also delivers tools, distribution, engagement, monetization and market insights to developers, publishers and brands around the world. We are passionate about breaking down barriers, so everyone can share in the power of the internet. Our vision of one web for all remains at the heart of what we do, because we believe that participation changes everything. Opera Software ASA is listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol OPERA. ‘Opera’, ‘Opera Software’, ‘Opera Mini’ and the ‘O’ logo are trademarks of Opera Software ASA. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Learn more about Opera at www.opera.com.