MEO has been recognized by umlaut as the operator with the best mobile network in Coimbra, reinforcing its national leadership in connection quality. After similar distinctions in Lisbon and Funchal in 2024, Coimbra now joins the group of cities where MEO provides the best network experience for users, standing out for its reliability, speed and coverage.
Study results
MEO's performance in Coimbra
According to the
study carried out in February 2025, umlaut evaluated the performance of the three main national operators in urban, road and residential contexts. MEO stood out in the following dimensions:
- Voice calls: Better establishment time and greater reliability - 267 out of 270 points (99.0%);
- Mobile data: Best performance in web browsing and starting videos, with reference to eGaming and HD video calls - 469 out of 480 points (97.6%);
- User experience: Excellent performance in coverage and connection stability - 240 out of 250 points (95.9%).
For José Manuel Silva, Mayor of Coimbra, "Excellent mobile network coverage is extremely important for people, communities, the economy and the competitiveness of territories. It guarantees good communication, which is particularly necessary in emergency situations, regardless of location, facilitates access to information and services, which contributes to digital inclusion and civic participation, and is essential for harmonious social and economic development, mitigating geographical inequalities."
Investment and Technological Innovation
This recognition follows continuous investment in infrastructure modernization and technological innovation. In the first quarter of 2025, MEO invested 100 million euros, an increase of 1.3% compared to the same period in 2024. This growth reflects the company's ambition to meet the sector's challenges, such as technological upgrading, security, network expansion and improving connectivity quality.
According to MEO's CTO, José Pedro Nascimento, "This recognition is a reflection of MEO's ongoing commitment to offering the best quality of service to our customers. Significant investment in technology and the expansion of our networks are essential pillars in ensuring that the Portuguese have access to the most advanced connectivity solutions, now and in the future."
With 6.6 million homes with optical fiber and a population coverage of 96.82% in 5G and 99.98% in 4G, MEO is consolidating its leadership, ensuring that innovation is a constant in the development of its connectivity solutions.