Opera VPN app to be permanently discontinued

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https://betanews.com/2018/04/18/opera-vpn-app-discontinued/

Opera launched its VPN app for Android and iOS two years ago. The free app provided users with secure VPN encryption to the web (with support for spoofing one of five countries), plus the blocking of both ads and tracking cookies.

At a time when privacy is at the forefront of a lot of people’s minds, and VPNs are growing in popularity, it will perhaps come as a surprise to hear that Opera has made the decision to discontinue its app as of April 30. Yes, that’s the end of this month.
Announcing the move, Opera says:

We’re discontinuing the Opera VPN app for iOS and Android on April 30, 2018. But don’t worry. We’re helping to make sure your privacy is still looked after.
All Opera Gold users have the option to redeem a free 1-year subscription to SurfEasy Ultra VPN.
This is a free upgrade for Opera Gold users, as SurfEasy Ultra offers unlimited usage on up to five devices, access to 28 regions and a strict no-log policy. SurfEasy is also available on more platforms, currently supporting Windows, Mac, iOS, Android and Amazon devices. Users will be able to enjoy world-class customer support, too. Opera Gold users will be able to migrate within the latest version of the Opera VPN iOS app.
Opera users not currently on the Opera Gold plan will be able to redeem an 80 percent discount on SurfEasy Total VPN through the latest version of the Opera VPN iOS and Android apps.​

 

[Atlas147]

I was pretty sure that Opera owned SurfEasy, but after some research it seems that Symantec has bought over SurfEasy. Seems that Opera doesn't think that maintaining a VPN is worth the trouble it brings

 

[upnorth]

Personal I still find the built-in VPN in Operas browser way too slow for my needs but it does work.

 

[CyberTech]

Personal I still find the built-in VPN in Operas browser way too slow for my needs but it does work.

Too slow? did you change to Optimal Location?

 

[upnorth]

Yes ofcourse but it could be because I'm spoiled with my original VPN that gives me very good speed.

 

[Barakah]

SurfEasy is much faster than Opera VPN. I’m currently subscribed to their ultra plan which will end in 4 days. The VPN is very fast and it offers a wide range of locations. What I don’t understand is with every single VPN service I tried before, the optimal server is always in “Germany” based on my location. This is not the case with SurfEasy; it connects me to “Netherlands”. I don’t know much about it is Security but I guess it is ok. Regarding speed, it is one of the best.