Press room
Press releases in 2022
dec 2022
ANACOM submits opinion to AdC on Vodafone/Cabonitel (Nowo) merger
ANACOM believes that a thorough assessment by AdC of the Vodafone/Cabonitel (Nowo) merger is fully justified.
ANACOM orders internet access service providers to terminate offers that violate net neutrality
Termination must occur within 20 working days after the date of the final decision, for offers available for new subscriptions; and within 90 working days after the date of the final decision, for ongoing contracts.
nov 2022
ANACOM imposes fines of over EUR 15 million for price changes without appropriate communication
This concerns the violation of legal rules applicable to the communication of price changes for a large number of subscribers.
Number of 5G base stations installed in Portugal increased by 48% in Q3 2022
By the end of September there were 1191 parishes with 5G stations installed, spread across 271 municipalities, a 37% increase on the previous quarter.
ANACOM launches 2nd public consultation on coverage of "white areas" with very high capacity fixed networks
Parties interested in participating in the public consultation may send their input to ANACOM by 12 December 2022.
ANACOM urges operators to assess and mitigate the impact of price revisions on families and improve offer conditions
In Portugal, the proportion of household expenses with communication services, which are an essential public service, is higher than the European Union average.
oct 2022
ANACOM simplifies access to MEO ducts and poles for other operators
These measures encourage a faster and less burdensome installation of very high-capacity networks by the operators, facilitating the offer of retail services for the end users.
sep 2022
ANACOM launches campaign about the installation of 5G stations as requested by specific entities
Information campaign directed at entities covered by the 5G Auction Regulation about the benefits and deadlines to request the installation of 5G stations to the operators.
aug 2022
ANACOM orders a reduction in the prices of MEO's duct and pole access offers
Maximum prices for the RDAO and RPAO fall by 35% and 20%, respectively.
ANACOM, DGC and CTT sign the Universal Postal Service Price Convention
This Convention, which defines the criteria governing the pricing of the postal services of the universal service, will be in force from 2023 to 2025.