5g news in Portugal

Nos and Telefónica sign 'strategic agreement' for defence and security solutions

Nos and Telefónica have signed a 'strategic agreement' to develop new defence and security solutions, following a demonstration at REPMUS, a robotics and autonomous vehicle exercise organised by the Portuguese Navy, where the two operators showed the ability to integrate their 5G technologies into operational scenarios. 'This collaboration is particularly relevant in the current context...'

Minister blames Anacom for decision that "crushed" telecommunications and "prevented investments"

The Minister of Infrastructure regrets that there were decisions by the National Communications Authority (Anacom) which, in his opinion, compromised the investment of telecommunications operators and the quality of service provided. In an interview with the weekly newspaper Expresso, Miguel Pinto Luz blames the regulator for having allowed the creation of another player in the market. "Europe ...

Vodafone contests decision on total removal of high-risk manufacturers from its network

Vodafone Portugal has contested the removal of Huawei from its entire WDM transport network, arguing that not all components involved carry the same level of risk, CEO Luís Lopes stated today.

NOS participates in pilot project combining 5G and satellite

The solution is used to ensure continuous monitoring of refrigerated containers during maritime transport. The system automatically switches from 5G to satellite when there is no terrestrial coverage.

Meo creates tactical mobile satellite network for the Portuguese Army

Meo has developed a tactical mobile network for the Portuguese Army that combines 4G, 5G, and satellite communications, allowing for maintained connections in the field even when conventional networks are unavailable. The solution, known as a 'tactical bubble', can be installed rapidly and provide coverage over ten kilometres in open terrain. 'The tactical bubble demonstrates how...'

Meo develops 4G/5G tactical mobile communications solution for the Portuguese Army

Meo has announced the development and delivery of a 4G/5G tactical mobile communications solution to the Portuguese Army. This system creates a private, autonomous network designed to maintain critical communications, including voice, video, data, and real-time geolocation, during emergencies, disasters, or power outages. By combining 4G/5G connectivity with Eutelsat OneWeb satellite links, the 'tactical bubble' provides a portable, rapidly deployable infrastructure capable of covering over 10 kilometres in open fields, independent of conventional mobile networks.

Portugal renews 5G network security restrictions

Telecompaper12 Oct

5G network to reach more isolated locations in the North region

The project aims to bring “digital connectivity to low-population density regions” by installing 25 antennas that will cover a radius of three to four kilometres.

5G network to reach more isolated locations in 45 municipalities in the North region

The 5G mobile network will be installed in 45 municipalities in the North region and along the Douro River in a project that aims to improve network coverage in more isolated areas by between 25% and 50%, according to Dstelecom. The project, which will be presented on Friday in Carrazeda de Ansiães, will involve the municipalities of...

Vodafone Portugal tops 4G and 5G coverage rankings by nPerf

Telecompaper28 Sept

Vodafone Portugal tops 4G and 5G coverage rankings by nPerf

Telecompaper28 Sept

Portugal surpasses 16,000 installed 5G base stations

Telecompaper7 Sept

Portugal leads in the share of 5G trials among countries with comparable per capita wealth

Essential Business19 Aug

Portugal leads 5G adoption among countries with similar GDP

Portugal ranks first in 5G implementation compared to nations with comparable economic output.

Pplware18 Aug

Vodafone Portugal and SIBS support festival payments with 5G network slicing

Telecompaper11 Aug

Vodafone Portugal brings 5G to 95% of Lisbon metro stations

Telecompaper5 Aug

PRR: Vodafone Portugal completes 71 technological pilot projects

Vodafone Portugal announced this Monday that it has completed 71 technological pilot projects developed in collaboration with the national innovation ecosystem, as part of three Test Beds and a Mobilising Agenda under the Recovery and Resilience Plan (PRR). These projects enabled the testing, validation, and acceleration of new innovative products and services with market potential. Using Vodafone's 5G network, startups and SMEs tested solutions in areas such as AI, IoT, cloud, and cybersecurity. The operator also noted that Digi's market entry has not caused a 'dramatic customer churn' for Vodafone Portugal.

Portugal is the second highest user of 5G among 'comparably sized markets'

Portugal ranks second in 5G adoption rates when compared to countries of a similar market size.

PCGuia21 Jul

5G network grows 12.5% in the first quarter of the year. Portugal now has 15,694 stations installed

The 5G network infrastructure in Portugal expanded by 12.5% during the first quarter, reaching a total of 15,694 active stations.

Tek Notícias3 Jun

MEO demands €82 million from Portuguese State due to the Huawei 5G ban

Telecoms operator Altice Portugal – running under the band MEO – is demanding €82 million from the Portuguese State, as a result of the government ban on Chinese equipment in The post MEO demands €82 million from Portuguese State due to the Huawei 5G ban appeared first on Portugal Resident.

Meo demands 82 million from the State over Huawei's exclusion from 5G

Meo has filed a lawsuit against the Portuguese State to claim 81.7 million euros in compensation related to the exclusion of Huawei from 5G networks, reports Público (paywall). The Altice Portugal operator alleges that the decisions made by the Security Assessment Commission in 2023 caused 'special damages'.

Lusa - Business News - Portugal: Only 30% of 5G network completed – minister

Alliance of Mediterranean News Agencies6 May

“We only have 30% of our 5G infrastructure,” states Miguel Pinto Luz

The Minister of Infrastructure and Housing stated this Tuesday that Portugal has 30% of its 5G infrastructure, and therefore operators must ensure the completion of the entire implementation of the fifth generation of mobile networks. Miguel Pinto Luz was speaking at the closing of the presentation of the Mastercard Centre of Excellence for Innovation, in...

Portugal only has 30% of infrastructure with 5G

The government wants operators to complete the entire deployment

Digi calls for auction of licences that expire in 2027

Digi on Tuesday called for a new auction for the spectrum usage rights that expire in 2027. The Romanian telecommunications operator, which took part in the 5G auction in 2021 (and subsequently inherited Nowo's frequencies), is interested in increasing the amount it holds over the coming years ...

GOAT is the concept at the centre of Vodafone's new 5G campaign

Vodafone Portugal began 2026 with the slogan 'If you're Vodafone, you know you have 5G GOAT'. This first major advertising campaign of the year aims to reinforce to customers that the brand's 5G network 'guarantees an elevated experience'. The telecommunications operator explains, in a statement, that 'according to data released by ANACOM, the ...'

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