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Press releases in 2023
nov 2023
Court upholds ANACOM's decision to fine MEO, NOS and Vodafone for failing to inform customers that they can terminate their contracts free of charge
The rulings of the Competition Court in favour of ANACOM were handed down between June (ruling regarding NOS), September (MEO) and October (Vodafone).
ANACOM approves draft proposal for new quality indicators of the universal postal service
The new indicators shall be in force from 1 January 2025 until the end of the current concession contract, which expires in February 2029.
ANACOM grants MEO's request to renew the DTT licence until 2030
ANACOM's decision promotes the interests of citizens and ensures regulatory predictability for all stakeholders.
oct 2023
ANACOM launches GEO.ANACOM, a platform with georeferenced information on the communications sector
The Geospatial Platform allows users to access a set of georeferenced information on the electronic communications and postal services sector.
sep 2023
ANACOM received 54.1 thousand complaints against communications operators in the first half of 2023
Complaints about electronic communications, which increased by 4% in the first half of the year, account for 70% of the total.
aug 2023
ANACOM fines MEO EUR 117 500 for non-compliance with ITED standards
The company failed to comply with rules governing the construction, access and installation of electronic communications networks and infrastructure in five situations.
jul 2023
ANACOM works with Cape Verdean Regulator to improve spectrum monitoring system
The project consists of the installation of a remote station on the island of Boa Vista, using software developed by ANACOM, which will allow the Cape Verdean Regulator to improve its spectrum monitoring system.
Warning: Contacts of fake ANACOM representatives
A number of fraudulent practices on the part of individuals using ANACOM?s name to seek commercial advantage have been reported in recent days.
may 2023
Security incidents reported in 2022 affected 6.4 million subscribers
Of the 37 reported incidents reported, the one with the greatest impact resulted from a cyberattack on the core network of one of the main telecommunications operators in Portugal.
ANACOM believes that Altice/MEO should be required to provide access to its fibre optic network in 612 civil parishes across the country
Draft decisions are subject to a prior hearing and public consultation for 30 working days.