Opera Software, the pioneer in delivering dynamic Web experiences, today announced that TMN, Telecomunicaçőes Móveis Nacionais, S.A., Portugal's leading mobile operator, has selected Opera Mini as the default Web browser for the company's mobile Internet service. Opera Mini offers the richest and most engaging mobile Web experience for TMN's more than 5.7 million customers, allowing them to access the real Internet - use their favorite sites, check their email and bank - wherever they are.

"Our customers now have access to the full range of favorite Web content on their mobiles," said José Baldino, Member of the Board, TMN. "TMN has a long legacy of offering our users innovative new services. By selecting Opera Mini, we have created a truly compelling offering that gives our customers a unique and high-value Web experience."

TMN is Portugal's leading mobile operator. Having pioneered Portugal's mobile industry for more than 16 years, TMN now boasts a customer base of more than 5.7 million.

The Opera-powered mobile Internet solution will be available as a free download for all TMN customers from:http://mini.opera.com/tmn. Additionally, Opera Mini will be delivered pre-installed on several high-volume handsets.

"With internetnotelemóvel, TMN has given their customers Web access from any TMN device," said Jon S. von Tetzchner, CEO, Opera. "Whether they purchase one of the handsets where Opera Mini comes pre-installed or they choose to download it from TMN's site, we're certain TMN's customers will be impressed with the breadth and capability of internetnotelemóvel and will immediately enjoy the convenience of having Web access from any location."