The first deployment of a mobile browser on a mobile phone was probably in 1997 when Unwired Planet (later to become Openwave) put their "UP.Browser" on AT&T handsets to give users access to HDML content.

In this article I discuss the ancient history of browsers on mobile. When Chrome and Chromium came to the fore, the internet on mobile was already well established with good download speed, low latency, and devices with enough horsepower (hardware) to have uncompromised web experience on mobile.

Openwave led the development of the very first mobile browser in 1997. Its breakthrough technology played a critical role in laying the foundations for the mobile Internet we know today. Meanwhile, in 1998, ACCESS introduced Compact NetFront, a major browser that was critical to the overwhelming success and adoption of iMode.

The evolution of internet browsers has been a fascinating journey, shaping how we access and interact with the vast expanse of the World Wide Web. Transition words and short sentences facilitate easy comprehension of the key milestones, players, and shifts in the browser landscape.

Evolution of Mobile Browsing: The inception of mobile browsers dates back to the early days of mobile phones, where rudimentary browsers could display basic WAP (Wireless Application Protocol) sites. Over time, as smartphones became more advanced, so did mobile browsers.