Opera Mini comes to Windows Mobile handsets

According to Opera, this results in significantly improved page-loading and speed, as well as reduced data costs when using pay-per-megabyte data plans or roaming.

"Windows Mobile deserves a mobile browser that looks better, handles better and delivers better than the default browser," said Dag Olav Norem, vice president of products, Opera Software.

"Even though Opera has 50 million satisfied Opera Mini users, we always seek ways to improve our browser for each and every mobile phone user out there. Now, we are pleased to offer the world's most popular mobile web browser as a native Windows Mobile application."

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According to Opera, this results in significantly improved page-loading and speed, as well as reduced data costs when using pay-per-megabyte data plans or roaming.

"Windows Mobile deserves a mobile browser that looks better, handles better and delivers better than the default browser," said Dag Olav Norem, vice president of products, Opera Software.

"Even though Opera has 50 million satisfied Opera Mini users, we always seek ways to improve our browser for each and every mobile phone user out there. Now, we are pleased to offer the world's most popular mobile web browser as a native Windows Mobile application."

Opera Mini for Windows Mobile 5 and 6 can be download directly to handsets for free from Opera's dedicated website.