Opera for Android now allows you to purchase, install and manage a data eSIM for traveling without leaving the browser. The connection is used by the entire mobile phone, not just Opera, so WhatsApp or Google Maps work the same. There are plans to 3, 5 and 10 GB valid for 30 days in 47 destinationswith Holiday.com as the supplier. From Spain, yes, that figure is deceiving.
How many of these destinations are useful to those traveling from Spain?
Thirty of the 47 are the 27 most Norway, Iceland and Liechtensteinwhere regulated roaming already lets you use your rate without surcharges. Where it does contribute is in the remaining 17, such as the United Kingdom, Switzerland, the United States, Türkiye, Thailand or South Korea. There is a lack of very common trips from Spain, such as Andorra, Morocco or Japan, and there is no Latin American destination.
Prices change depending on the country. In the service websitethe 3, 5 and 10 GB plans for the United States or the United Kingdom cost 5.99, 8.99 and 13.99 dollars (about 5, 8 and 12 euros, or 100, 150 and 240 Mexican pesos at the exchange rate), while Thailand starts from $4.99 and Switzerland 8.99. In the app you will see the amount in your local currency, so it may vary slightly.
What should you know before paying?
The 3 GB free for three dayswithout card or mail, are only available to users located in 11 markets, including the US, UK, Germany, France or Brazil. Neither Spain nor Mexico enter, at least for now. In addition, you need an unlocked mobile phone, compatible with eSIM and with Android 10 or higher; the feature is not in Opera Mini or Opera GX.
Includes data only, no local number. A package is purchased per country, without regional plans, something that penalizes those who chain destinations, such as a Mexican traveler traveling through Europe. Payment is only by card, without PayPal. According to their FAQ, the eSIM cannot be reinstalled or transferred to another phone if you delete it, and you may have to configure the APN by hand. Opera also does not clarify whether it allows data sharing via hotspot.
Is it worth it?
Our opinion: Prices are reasonable and there is no subscription, but Opera’s trump card is convenience, not catalogue. for one New York getawayor to London if your rate does not cover the United Kingdom, it is more than enough if you already use this browser. If you travel often or visit several countries, a specialist with regional plans and more destinations is still a better bet.
