Opera for Android now comes with a free eSIM and 3GB of data
Opera has integrated a free eSIM with 3GB of 5G data into its Android browser app to facilitate international travel. The digital SIM allows users to access local networks in 47 countries without swapping physical cards, though the free data expires after three days. While the feature is currently exclusive to Android devices in specific regions, Opera offers paid plans for additional data usage.
- ▪The free eSIM provides 3GB of 5G data that expires three days after activation.
- ▪The digital SIM card is compatible with 47 countries, including Thailand, Malaysia, and Singapore.
- ▪Access to the free data is restricted to users based in the US, UK, Germany, France, UAE, Brazil, Netherlands, Sweden, Norway, and Poland.
- ▪The feature requires an Android 10 or newer device with an eSIM-compatible, unlocked phone.
- ▪Users can purchase additional data plans in 3GB, 5GB, and 10GB increments without an initial commitment.
3 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 14 hours. All of the coverage we found sits in one bucket: centre. That one-sidedness is itself worth noticing.
- ▪ This Android browser now doubles as a travel eSIM — Android Authority
- ▪ Opera becomes the first browser to add travel eSIMs for data on the go — XDA Developers
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News Mobile Opera for Android now comes with a free eSIM and 3GB of data The eSIM will work in 47 different countries. By Lawrence Bonk Sept. 29, 2026 4:00 am EST Opera Add Engadget on Google: Preferred Source Google Discover The Opera web browser app for Android now comes with a free eSIM and 3GB of 5G data. This provides mobile connectivity in many spots throughout the world, making it a great solution for travelers who don't want to constantly fiddle with stuff every time their passport gets stamped. That's because the digital SIM card is built directly into the browser, so folks can connect to a local network abroad without having to swap out a finicky plastic doodad.
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