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Under criticism of operators, Anacom today concludes public consultation on the renewal of licences

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Briefings

Anacom held a public consultation on October 9, 2026, regarding the renewal of spectrum rights for Portuguese mobile operators Meo, Nos, and Vodafone. The regulator extended the renewal period for a total of 550 million euros, with some rights extended to 2033 and others to 2041-2042. Operators criticized the decision as politically motivated and lacking technical criteria, while the regulator justified the shorter renewal period to maintain market intervention capacity.

Key points

• Anacom held a public consultation on October 9, 2026, regarding the renewal of spectrum rights for Portuguese mobile operators Meo, Nos, and Vodafone.
• The regulator extended the renewal period for a total of 550 million euros, with some rights extended to 2033 and others to 2041-2042.

Context

The consultation followed a July 2026 announcement where operators requested spectrum rights renewal until 2033 and 2042. The regulator justified the shorter renewal period to maintain market intervention capacity, while operators criticized the decision as politically motivated and lacking technical criteria.

Limitations

Evidence covers only the Portuguese operator dispute; no data on other countries' spectrum policies or broader European regulatory trends is provided.

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