Vodacom’s Opera Mini data usage surges to new heights

Vodacom reported a healthy increase in Opera Mini usage following a recent, successful promotional competition in which entrants could win a Mini Cooper Convertible. Mr. C Saira of Brakpan, Gauteng, was the lucky subscriber who walked away with the Mini Cooper.

“The response to the competition was overwhelming, with phenomenal growth in both unique users and page views.” said Mark Taylor, Managing Executive at Vodacom South Africa. “Total monthly downloads increased by 120%, whilst the number of unique users increased by 38% which boosted Opera Mini data usage to new heights. This shows that South Africans are hungry for quality Internet access, speed, and affordability,” concluded Taylor.

South Africa currently ranks among the top 10 Opera Mini using countries in the world and the consumer appetite for this fast and efficient mobile Internet browser is set to increase even further in the next few years.

Vodafone Opera Mini v5.0 is the world’s most advanced mobile Internet browser that allows users to experience fast mobile Internet in the palm of their hands. It turns any website into a mobisite enabling the user to navigate any website quicker and easier. Opera Mini compresses web pages by up to 90%, allowing web pages to be downloaded faster. It reduces the cost of browsing and provides customers with a superior Internet browsing experience using any WAP enabled mobile phone.

To access Opera Mini, Vodacom customers can SMS “Opera” to 31116 (FREE) and follow the link to download the browse. Alternatively, customers can enter the URL, http:vfmini.vodafone.com/adl/Internet into the current browser on their cellphones, and then download and install the Opera Mini browser onto their cellphones. Downloading Opera Mini is free of charge for all Vodacom customers. Data charges will apply.