Johannesburg - MTN Group [JSE:MTN] said on Monday it will
roll out Opera Software's mobile browser in Africa and the Middle East, to
offer faster web access in countries where bandwith is often limited.
Demand for mobile internet is growing exponentially across
Africa and becoming a major revenue driver for operators on the continent,
where access to computers is still rare.
MTN said on Monday it plans to offer Opera Mini to its 150
million customers across the fast-growing regions.
The Norwegian firm's browser shrinks web content by up to
90% before delivering it to handsets, making mobile usage quicker and less
expensive.
MTN, Africa's largest mobile operator, is scheduled to release its interim financial results on Wednesday.