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Press releases in 2023
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.
apr 2023
5G mobile networks outperform 4G networks
The five municipalities with the best 5G mobile network in terms of download speed recorded values above 675 Mbps. The best result was recorded in Estarreja (850 Mbps).
ANACOM develops Knowledge Platform for Consumer Dispute Arbitration
The new Knowledge Platform aims to optimise the exchange of information and knowledge, contributing to greater efficiency and simplifying the relationship between ANACOM and CACCs with which it has signed cooperation protocols
ANACOM gives Internet access service providers 20 working days to stop zero-rating and similar offers that violate net neutrality
Offers must cease within 20 working days, in the case of new subscriptions, and within 90 working days in the case of current contracts.
The 4.8% rise in telecom prices is the highest monthly increase in Portugal in the last 27 years
Mobile Internet in Portugal is the 2nd most expensive in the European Union
ANACOM imposes a 2.5 million fine on MEO for breach of contract termination rules
The case concerns the non-acceptance of termination requests presented in shops and the making of presentation of requests subject to the prior receipt of a call from the retention line.
