Web browsers keep adding innovative features to solve different problems, ranging from built-in VPNs to fancy AI-powered tools. While we can debate who adds these handy features more frequently, Opera will go down in history as the first to integrate an eSIM directly into the browser.
In a press release sent to us, the company has announced that Opera is adding travel eSIM to its Android web browser. This means you can buy a travel eSIM right from the Opera browser on your Android phone and avoid airport lines and paperwork when you land abroad. You can do this right from your home.
Buying an eSIM online isn't really a hassle, regardless of the browser you use, so what makes Opera's solution unique, you ask? Well, it's the convenience of buying one and getting 3GB of free data with three-day validity. The 3GB of free data is free for all and doesn't require you to buy an eSIM to get it. All you have to do is claim the "eSIM Free trial" offer.
You'll get 5G internet if the region supports it.
Here is how to get a free eSIM data package on Opera
You only need to follow a few simple steps to get it done
This is exclusive to Opera for Android for the moment, and we haven't heard anything from the company about whether it plans to expand this to iOS. So, if you have an Android phone running Android 10 or newer, follow the steps below to claim the free eSIM data package.
- Download or update the Opera app to the latest version on your Android phone.
- Tap the Profile icon at the bottom right of the screen.
- Scroll down and tap the option.
- Tap Claim now.
- Choose the destination country and tap .
That's all you need to do to claim your free data. The next step is to follow the on-screen instructions to install the eSIM on your phone. You need a stable internet connection to set up your eSIM. You can follow all these steps before even starting your journey.
Don't worry about the plan getting expired before you reach your destination. Opera has said that 'it won't start counting until it first connects to a network in your destination country.' However, you must visit within a year after the purchase.
If you plan to visit two or more neighbouring countries in a single trip or move between countries, you'll also be able to use the same eSIM and top it up for each destination.
However, before you set it up, your Android phone must meet certain criteria. Of course, the handset must support eSIM and needs to be carrier-unlocked. However, not every country is supported. That's because Opera's eSIM integration gives you mobile connectivity in 47 destinations.
Most of the European countries are covered. It will also work in the US, the UK, and some Asian countries like Sri Lanka, South Korea, Singapore, Taiwan, and Thailand. Türkiye, a transcontinental country, is also supported.