The stuff below shows the situation as it was back in April, but things have moved on since then, and the free built-in VPN (courtesy of Opera-owned SurfEasy) is now available on the latest standard version of Opera (38.0.2220.31).
Back then it was available only in the developer version, but that's not now required.
500mb per month completely free of charge, with an annual optional charge of $47.88 (around £36) for unlimited data on 5 devices.
Probably cheaper options out there for large data users, but the free 500mb per month (free add-ons are available to increase this further) will suit a lot of people who need occasional use but don't want to pay for it.
Free built-in adblocker too.
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On 21 April, we released a developer version of Opera for computers with built-in VPN. But, what is a VPN exactly?
VPN stands for “virtual private network”. It creates a private, encrypted connection between your computer and the remote VPN server, making it harder for websites to track you online.
What is a VPN
Think about the following: how many times have you been out at a café and the first thing you do, even before ordering, is to connect to the Wi-Fi?
Being connected at all times, no matter where we are, is part of our daily lives. But, while most of us wouldn’t download software from an unknown website, when it comes to using public Wi-Fi, we are not always as careful.
Should I use a VPN?
Whether you’re tech-savvy or just new to the web, a VPN can help you in different ways:
#1 For better privacy
A VPN enhances your online privacy by keeping your personal communications more secure, especially useful when surfing on public Wi-Fi networks. It also makes it harder for sites to track you online.
#2 For greater access
By replacing your IP address with a virtual one, a VPN can help you access your favorite online content more easily.
How to choose the best VPN for you?
There are many options out there, mostly with a paid subscription model and limited data transfer allowance. It’s best to choose a provider you trust.
If you love Opera, you can try our new free, built-in VPN in the developer version of the Opera browser for computers. We think it’s a nifty addition to the browser, and we hope you like it, too.
Download the developer version of Opera for computers today and let us know your feedback in the comments!
As opposed to the groups behind the investment fund that bought Opera earlier in the year, Qihoo 360 and Kunlun. Kunlun is relatively "safe, but Qihoo has courted contraversary. Its main software is AV but its reported (or as well as can be) most of its income comes form Ads and referral links. Its also reported the AV software (Bitdefender's engine) they send for testing isn't really the same as the one they sell (their own engine) so getting better scores than they deserve. There own browser also is reported as trying to fool users into not replacing it by claiming others offer lower security, even its Icon is a green version of IE's logo to confuse people.
Still think Opera's VPN is good for your privacy? remember the VPN works both ways traffic only comes from the ends of tunnel, so its a way to send adverts directly your PC locking out all other advert networks.
Vistrix
14 Jul 16#17
It always amazes me how quick people are using these free VPNs .Opera are more than likely selling some of this data to support this service. There seems to be very little details on what gets logged
Stick with a trusted company like PIA if you value your privacy.
sean8566 to Vistrix
14 Jul 16#20
If a company like in this case of PIA will not provide you with their phone number, or a proper postal address, i.e. not a PO Box address, then how can they be described as a, "Trusted company?"
brightonly
13 Jul 16#10
I'll stick with the developer version and the free unlimited vpn
MaximusRo to brightonly
14 Jul 16#19
Where can I get that version from?
Spasho
14 Jul 16#18
I use Firefox and hope they eventually get VPN included too in a future update.
amour3k
13 Jul 16#16
True that!.
As per comment 14 above, that shows a snapshot picture of Opera version 38.0, with 'Turbo' enabled on it too ..... lol. :-)
Shatwell
13 Jul 16#15
I'm using v37.0.2178.43 and Turbo is included.
But, it's probably not the latest version.
It's gets around UK blocked sites, that's all that matters :smile:
mickrick
13 Jul 16#14
Opera turbo is in my browser. Is that what the vpn is then? Because I can see no mention of it anywhere on the site or in the browser.
What's with all these "free" vpn's at the minute? I got one "free" with my usenet sub, and another free on here a few days ago. I actually pay about £50 annually for Private Internet Access vpn service and none of the free options give me what pia does. I get full bandwidth on usenet (>200mbps) for instance, where the "free" packages bring it to a crawl. I'll try this as well to see if it's any better than the others.
utigers
13 Jul 16#9
I agree with you....given that they are fairly cheap I thought it would be better to have one.
What are the other options?
Newbold
13 Jul 16#8
Opera Turbo's not exactly a VPN, though, is it? Or am I missing something? Is it useful?
3guesses
13 Jul 16#7
Any idea how the free 500MB/month (I presume - not 500mb/month) allowance will be allocated? Is it on a per-user basis or a per-device basis, etc?
amour3k
13 Jul 16#6
Looks like I need to outsource me a version 12.15 of Opera, from an Internet Archive Site then?, lol.
Sod knows what I'll then do with it ..... hehehehe. :-)
utigers
13 Jul 16#2
Is this OK for kodi/android boxes?
ibblackberry1 to utigers
13 Jul 16#5
would the download limit not be a hindrance? unless you are paying for it of course.
The general school of though is that streaming will not end in a prosecution as streaming is still a grey area legally unlike downloading / retaining / uploading etc. What are you trying to protect yourself from? There may be better options available
dave77
13 Jul 16#4
I don't think turbo mode has been included for quite a long time now. i am still using opera 12.15 so i still have turbo mode :smiley:
Shatwell
13 Jul 16#3
If I continue to use the "free" Turbo Mode, do I get more than 500MB's "free"? :wink:
Or have newer version of Opera stopped using Turbo Mode?
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Back then it was available only in the developer version, but that's not now required.
500mb per month completely free of charge, with an annual optional charge of $47.88 (around £36) for unlimited data on 5 devices.
Probably cheaper options out there for large data users, but the free 500mb per month (free add-ons are available to increase this further) will suit a lot of people who need occasional use but don't want to pay for it.
Free built-in adblocker too.
*************************************************************************************
On 21 April, we released a developer version of Opera for computers with built-in VPN. But, what is a VPN exactly?
VPN stands for “virtual private network”. It creates a private, encrypted connection between your computer and the remote VPN server, making it harder for websites to track you online.
What is a VPN
Think about the following: how many times have you been out at a café and the first thing you do, even before ordering, is to connect to the Wi-Fi?
Being connected at all times, no matter where we are, is part of our daily lives. But, while most of us wouldn’t download software from an unknown website, when it comes to using public Wi-Fi, we are not always as careful.
Should I use a VPN?
Whether you’re tech-savvy or just new to the web, a VPN can help you in different ways:
#1 For better privacy
A VPN enhances your online privacy by keeping your personal communications more secure, especially useful when surfing on public Wi-Fi networks. It also makes it harder for sites to track you online.
#2 For greater access
By replacing your IP address with a virtual one, a VPN can help you access your favorite online content more easily.
How to choose the best VPN for you?
There are many options out there, mostly with a paid subscription model and limited data transfer allowance. It’s best to choose a provider you trust.
If you love Opera, you can try our new free, built-in VPN in the developer version of the Opera browser for computers. We think it’s a nifty addition to the browser, and we hope you like it, too.
Download the developer version of Opera for computers today and let us know your feedback in the comments!
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Qihoo_360 and https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/360_Secure_Browser
Still think Opera's VPN is good for your privacy? remember the VPN works both ways traffic only comes from the ends of tunnel, so its a way to send adverts directly your PC locking out all other advert networks.
Stick with a trusted company like PIA if you value your privacy.
As per comment 14 above, that shows a snapshot picture of Opera version 38.0, with 'Turbo' enabled on it too ..... lol. :-)
But, it's probably not the latest version.
It's gets around UK blocked sites, that's all that matters :smile:
What are the other options?
Sod knows what I'll then do with it ..... hehehehe. :-)
The general school of though is that streaming will not end in a prosecution as streaming is still a grey area legally unlike downloading / retaining / uploading etc. What are you trying to protect yourself from? There may be better options available
Or have newer version of Opera stopped using Turbo Mode?