Opera's mobile Web browsers now search with Yandex in Russia

Oslo, Norway — May 13, 2008

Opera today made Yandex the default search engine on Opera's mobile Web browsers for customers in Russia and the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS). Effective immediately, anyone using Opera Mini in Russia and the CIS can access Russia's most popular Internet search service directly from the start page of the browser. Opera Mini is freely available from www.operamini.com.

Opera Mobile service will be available shortly. Opera Mini and Opera Mobile users in Russia and the CIS will be able to effortlessly find the information they want wherever they are.

"Opera Mini is the most popular mobile Web browser in the world and Yandex is the most popular search engine in Russia. Together, they are uniquely positioned to bring users closer to the content they want, at speeds comparable to the PC experience," says Jon von Tetzchner, CEO, Opera. "Opera today offers Yandex search as the default search engine in the Opera Speed Dial on Opera desktop browser, which is the second-most popular desktop browser in Russia. We hope to take this partnership to new heights and empower people with the best Internet experience there is".

"Both Yandex and Opera are committed to delivering the speed, security and relevance required to ensure the best search experience for mobile Web users in the region." says Max Kiselev, Business Development Director, Yandex. "Search is now customized for the Russian-speaking population and available anywhere, anytime."

Opera's mobile Web portfolio

Opera's two mobile products, Opera Mini and Opera Mobile, set the standard for mobile Web browsing on both feature phones and smartphones.

More than 44 million cumulative users have discovered how Opera Mini can revolutionize their mobile Web experience. Not only does Opera Mini deliver the Web to your phone faster, it also displays the page just as it looks in your desktop browser. Opera Zoom function dives into the content for easy reading and interaction. Opera Mini now also includes Opera Link, a free service that synchronizes your bookmarks and Speed Dial between all your Web browsers.

In 2007, underscoring the strong demand for the company's embedded browser solution, 122 handsets were announced with Opera Mobile (63) and Opera Mini (59) pre-installed. The mobile users in Russia have welcomed Opera Mini as the most favorite solution for browsing Internet on mobile devices, making Russia the largest market for Opera Mini.

Opera Mobile has been repeatedly selected by leading carriers and manufacturers that want to deliver the best Web experience to their customers. Opera Mobile has shipped on more than 100 million mobile phones to date.

Availability

Opera Mini is freely available from www.operamini.com. Opera Mobile will be available shortly from www.opera.com in a free trial on selected platforms. Yandex will appear as the default search engine in Opera's mobile Web browsers in Russia and the CIS.

About Yandex

Yandex is a leading Internet portal in Russia, offering Internet search, targeted advertising solutions and other key services for Russian speaking audiences worldwide. Yandex's daily audience is over 7 million unique visitors and continues to grow. Approximately 54% of all Internet searches in Russia are conducted on Yandex.ru. Since its founding, Yandex's goal has been to provide world class Internet services created for Russian speakers worldwide.

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.