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Opera has added a built-in eSIM to its Android browser, offering 3GB of free mobile data for three days. The service launched on September 29 across 47 destinations, giving travelers device-wide connectivity without roaming or separate apps.
Opera designed the eSIM for travel preparation before departure, allowing installation at home before the journey begins. Once travelers reach their destination, the data activates and connects the phone to available local networks.
The connection covers the entire device, so maps, messaging, ride services, and social apps can stay online. The eSIM also keeps the regular phone number active, although the new service provides data only.
Opera requires an eSIM-compatible, carrier-unlocked Android phone running Android 10 or a newer version. The free offer currently targets users in 11 markets, including the United States, United Kingdom, UAE, and Canada.
Opera says the broader eSIM service remains available worldwide, covering destinations across Europe, Asia, North America, and more. The service connects through 5G when supported by local networks, then uses the next available network.
After the free allowance ends, travelers can purchase 3GB, 5GB, or 10GB packages for 30 days. The same eSIM can handle multiple destinations, with new country-specific data added without another installation.
Opera says its plans average about 33% less than six major competitors in a US pricing comparison. The comparison used 5GB plans recorded in August 2026, while actual prices vary by destination and package.
Tim Lesnik, Product Manager at Opera, said the feature addresses another version of the roaming problem. “Opera has spent decades getting people online where data is expensive or hard to come by,” Lesnik said.
The feature also extends Opera’s travel toolkit alongside its built-in VPN and data-saving features. Opera’s move shifts the browser closer to a travel utility rather than limiting it to website access.
Google Chrome does not currently offer an equivalent built-in travel eSIM, giving Opera a distinct connectivity feature. Travelers must install the eSIM before departure using a reliable internet connection.
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