MEO maintains a leading position in Portuguese network reliability and 5G performance, with Ookla data from 1H 2025 highlighting its top 5G speeds and extensive coverage. The provider offers a massive fiber optic footprint, often providing superior connectivity in rural areas, and allows users to check service availability directly via their online simulator. Check your coverage on the official MEO website today.
| Area type | 5G availability | 4G reliability | Download speed (typical) | |-----------|----------------|----------------|---------------------------| | City centre (Lx, Porto) | High | Excellent | 200–800 Mbps (5G), 40–150 Mbps (4G) | | Suburbs | Medium-High | Very good | 100–400 Mbps (5G), 30–100 Mbps (4G) | | Small town | Low-Medium | Good | 10–50 Mbps | | Rural / mountain | None | Fair (sometimes 3G) | 2–15 Mbps | | Underground metro (Lisbon) | Limited | Partial (Wi-Fi in stations) | N/A (use MEO Wi-Fi) | meo cobertura
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| Operator | Fibre reach (PT mainland) | 5G reach (population) | Best for | |----------|--------------------------|-----------------------|-----------| | | ~90% | ~75% | Balanced, former state monopoly → wider legacy coverage | | NOS | ~85% | ~80% | Urban + stadiums / venues | | Vodafone | ~80% | ~85% | Fastest 5G rollout, good rural 4G | | DIGI | <10% | ~20% | Cheap, but very limited coverage | | Area type | 5G availability | 4G