Reduce data consumption on your smart phone

Mobile browser reduces data consumption

Opera Mini offers a way to dramatically reduce how much data you use on your smart phone.

Big carriers like AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon all have data caps in place. Sprint is the only one of the bigs still out there doing unlimited data. Imagine how they'll get dumped on by data hogs!

So let's say you want to hang with AT&T, T-Mobile or Verizon because you like their networks. A tech writer for The New York Times recently ran a story that claims Opera Mini reduces data consumption by 90% so you can dramatically stretch your data plan with your carrier.
Opera Mini is a mobile browser available as a free download for Android, Apple, Blackberry, Windows and Symbian S60 smartphones. Because it only sips data, you may even be able to stay on a lower data plan when you're using it. Plus, in my experience using Opera Mini, it's really fast to boot!
So try downloading it. It will improve your web surfing and save you money on the data side.

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Opera Mini Using the Web from your phone is fantastic. Once you've lived with it, you can never go back. It's great to be able to find anything no matter where you are. And most smart phones should have a built-in browser. Unfortunately, many mobile browsers aren't great. They work. But there is a better option. Opera Mini​ is a fast, polished mobile browser. It was built specifically for smart phones. And it makes surfing from your phone a breeze. Cost: Free iPhone Link: Android Link: Opera Mini for Android Blackberry Link: Opera Mini for Blackberry

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Opera Web browser

Which Web browser is for you? I don't recommend using Internet Explorer. It just isn't as secure as other options. What does that leave? Firefox and Chrome are great choices. But there is another browser worth checking out. This browser visits all the same sites as any other. But it's very fast. It can also be customized in appearance and functionality. It can boost surfing speed on slower Internet connections. You can navigate using built-in mouse gestures. Sounds pretty good, right? This browser is called Opera. It's been around for a long time. It has sort of flown under the radar. But its interesting features may fit you perfectly. For example, Opera features built-in pop-up and ad blocking. And the address bar doubles as a search bar. There are more features than I can list here. And there's the rub. Opera is a powerful browser. But it takes some getting used to. And some features are only useful to advanced users. If it sounds interesting, give it a shot. It might be the perfect browser for you. Cost: Free Link: www.opera.com System: Windows XP, Vista and 7, Mac OS X​