MEO or NOS: Which Is Better in Portugal? (2026)
The short answer
MEO edges NOS on gigabit price, upload speed and complaint rate; NOS undercuts at the 500 Mbps entry and matches on coverage and bundle price. Upload-heavy users take MEO; budget-first households take NOS 500.
Row by row
Fees verified August 2026 against each provider's published data
| Criterion | MEO | NOS |
|---|---|---|
| Entry | EUR 27 | 29.99Wins |
| Gigabit | EUR 29.99Wins | 30 |
| UploadThe speed that video calls and backups feel | 400Wins | 100 Mbps |
| Bundle | both EUR 45.49 after promoTie | both EUR 45.49 after promoTie |
| CoverageWhich physical network carries it, rural included | both near-universalTie | both near-universalTie |
| ComplaintsRegulator complaint rates, the honest service signal | 1.6Wins | 1.9 per 1000, Q1 2026 |
| Router | both charge for top Wi-FiTie | both charge for top Wi-FiTie |
So which one
Pick MEO if
- You want 400 Mbps upload and the lowest incumbent complaint rate.
Pick NOS if
- EUR 27 for 500/250 Mbps is enough and cheapest incumbent entry matters.
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The criteria are fixed
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A win is a stated threshold
A row is won on the published number or capability, not on judgement. Ties are declared rather than broken. Figures come from provider price lists and official sources.
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Sources: provider price lists and official data, accessed August 2026. Next review: November 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, MEO or NOS?
MEO edges NOS on gigabit price, upload speed and complaint rate; NOS undercuts at the 500 Mbps entry and matches on coverage and bundle price. Upload-heavy users take MEO; budget-first households take NOS 500.
When should I pick MEO?
You want 400 Mbps upload and the lowest incumbent complaint rate.
When should I pick NOS?
EUR 27 for 500/250 Mbps is enough and cheapest incumbent entry matters.