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Writer's picturePatrícia Rosas

Cell phone operators

The first concern of anyone and everyone when thinking about a trip abroad is how to stay connected! Imagine who will move to!!! What operators are there? What are the advantages and disadvantages of each? How much will I pay? There are many doubts and questions.


I share with you the options of operators and what you can get benefits from each one. However, the values will not be exact as they vary according to the period in which they are going to be searched. Take these values as an estimate.


There are two types of telecommunications operators in Portugal: mobile operators with their own network (OMR) and virtual mobile operators (OMV).


  • Mobile operators with their own network: they have their own telecommunications network;

  • Mobile virtual operator: use the network of one of the three operator companies own.


The three main telecommunications operators in Portugal use their own network to provide telecommunications services, they are: MEO, NOS and VODAFONE.






What are the other mobile service providers in Portugal?


As restantes companhias de telecomunicações pertencem às três operadoras de telecomunicações com rede própria (MEO, NOS e Vodafone) e são especializadas em serviços de telemóvel para diferentes tipos de públicos.


WTF is a brand of mobile services owned by NOS and aimed at younger customers. Bet on a service strategy that includes a high amount of mobile data and applications that also do not use mobile internet.



Its characteristics are: weekly downloads, package with 1 or 2 services and no loyalty. And mobile coverage: NOS network.


The services of Moche, a brand owned by MEO, are similar to those of the WTF: they are aimed at young people and include a high amount of mobile data, in addition to the possibility of having apps that do not use mobile internet either. Its characteristics are: weekly downloads, package with 1 or 2 services and no loyalty. And the mobile coverage belonging to Rede Meo.

This was our option when we spent the season from Dec/18 to Jan/19. Because there was no need for fidelity, activation of the simple chip, satisfactory amount of data for the use of applications, such as Google Maps, among other advantages. We were pleased and it worked flawlessly throughout our stay.

In addition to specializing in mobile services for the youngest, Yorn offers exclusive offers and games for customers: Yorn X Shake It. Therefore, its strong point is the fusion of the entertainment and telecommunications universe.

Its characteristics are: weekly downloads, package with 1 or 2 services and no loyalty. And its mobile coverage belonging to the Vodafone Network.

UZO is one of the mobile virtual operators in Portugal that belongs to MEO. The company's big bet is also on the sale of low-cost telecommunications equipment: mobile phones.

Its characteristics are: single uploads, packages with 1 or 2 services and no loyalty. And mobile coverage belonging to MEO Network.



In short

We came to the conclusion that it is more advantageous for those who will reside in Portugal, to purchase the complete package (TV, Net, Voice and Mobile). However, we emphasize that we must pay attention to issues of fidelity and the type of network (optical fiber, satellite and ADSL) to be contracted. Thus avoiding unpleasant surprises.

We still haven't defined what our option will be because we don't know in which place for sure we will reside, and consequently which option has all the services available.


We suggest that you visit the ADSLfibra website. This will help you to choose the best plan for your needs.






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