NOS - Portugal
NOS (Portugal) uses 2 GSM bands, 1 UMTS band, 5 LTE bands, and 2 5G NR bands. Find out if your unlocked phone or mobile device will work with NOS (Portugal). See the tables below for details.
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Last updated: 2024/08/05 - See latest updates
NOS Portugal is a major telecommunications and media company that provides a wide range of services including mobile and fixed telephony, cable television, satellite television, and internet. Here are some key points about NOS Portugal's mobile network:
History and Merger:
- NOS was founded as TVCabo in 1994 and later merged with Optimus in 2013 to form ZON Optimus. The company was renamed to NOS in 2014.
Services and Coverage:
- NOS offers mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs), providing a range of mobile plans including postpaid and prepaid options. The network covers a significant portion of Portugal, with detailed coverage maps available through the Opensignal app.
5G Network:
- NOS launched its 5G Standalone network in Portugal in 2023, in partnership with Nokia. This network is Portugal's first 5G Standalone service, not reliant on older mobile generations and using a 5G core network. The operator has invested €420 million in its 5G network and claims that one in four of its customers already have 5G devices.
Mobile Plans:
- NOS offers various mobile data plans, including prepaid and postpaid options. Prepaid plans allow users to communicate for a specific period, while postpaid plans are associated with a contract and include minutes, SMS, and data for a month. Some postpaid plans have a minimum contract duration to avoid additional activation costs.
Customer Experience:
- NOS emphasizes its award-winning mobile network and cutting-edge connectivity solutions. The company also provides exclusive benefits and aims to shape a greener future for generations to come.
Overall, NOS Portugal's mobile network is a significant player in the country's telecommunications market, offering a range of services and advanced technologies like 5G.
Frequency Bands
GSM
| Name | Interface | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 900 MHz (E-GSM) | GSM | NOS Portugal uses the GSM 900 MHz (E-GSM) frequency band. |
| 1800 MHz (DCS) | GSM | NOS Portugal uses the GSM 1800 MHz (DCS) frequency band for its mobile network. The frequency ranges for GSM 1800 are: Uplink: 1710–1785 MHz; Downlink: 1805–1880 MHz. This band offers reduced signal interference and greater channel availability compared to the more crowded 900 MHz and 1800 MHz bands used by GSM. It provides services such as voice communication, text messaging (SMS), and basic data communications, similar to GSM. |
UMTS
| Name | Interface | Description |
|---|---|---|
| B1 (2100 MHz) | UMTS | NOS Portugal uses the UMTS frequency band B1 (2100 MHz). This band was deployed in Portugal. |
LTE
| Name | Interface | Description |
|---|---|---|
| B3 (1800 MHz +) | LTE | NOS Portugal uses LTE band B3 (1800 MHz +). This frequency band is part of the LTE network in Portugal. |
| B7 (2600 MHz) | LTE | NOS Portugal uses LTE Band 7 (2600 MHz) for its LTE network. This band is defined for use with a frequency range of 2500 – 2570 MHz for the uplink and 2620 – 2690 MHz for the downlink. The available bandwidth is 70 MHz, and the technology used is Frequency Division Duplex (FDD). |
| B20 (800 MHz DD) | LTE | NOS Portugal uses LTE B20 (800 MHz DD) for its LTE network deployments. This frequency band is particularly known for its wide area coverage and deep penetration, making it suitable for regional and rural environments, as well as in-building coverage. It is also popular for IoT applications like eMTC (LTE Cat M1) and NB-IoT (LTE Cat NB1) due to its wide coverage characteristics. The 800 MHz band does not easily support Massive MIMO and beamforming technologies due to its large wavelength. It can be used as a single band or as part of a multi-band network, and it supports carrier aggregation with other bands to enhance bandwidth and performance. |
| B1 (2100 MHz) | LTE | NOS Portugal uses the LTE B1 (2100 MHz) frequency band. This band is commonly known as the IMT Core Band and is widely used by public mobile operators for LTE network deployments. It provides a good balance between capacity and penetration due to its existing regulatory framework and the ability to refarm unused spectrum allotments for 4G. The technical characteristics of this band include a duplex spacing of 190 MHz, with the uplink ranging from 1920 to 1980 MHz and the downlink ranging from 2110 to 2170 MHz. |
| B8 (900 MHz) | LTE | NOS Portugal uses LTE band B8 (900 MHz). The deployment of this frequency band is not specified. |
5G NR
| Name | Interface | Description |
|---|---|---|
| N28 (700 MHz) | 5G NR | NOS Portugal uses the 5G NR frequency band N28 (700 MHz). This band covers the frequency range from 703 to 803 MHz. The deployment of this frequency band by NOS Portugal is not specified in the provided information. |
| N78 (3500 MHz) | 5G NR | NOS Portugal uses the 5G NR frequency band n78, which operates at 3500 MHz. This band covers the frequency range from 3300 to 3800 MHz. The n78 band is known for its high capacity and is commonly used in many countries for 5G services. NOS Portugal launched its 5G Standalone network in 2023, which includes the n78 frequency band. The network is designed to provide high-speed data services and is part of NOS's efforts to enhance its mobile network capabilities. |
Latest updates
- 2024/08/05 - Frequency 5G NR N78 (3500 MHz) added to NOS Portugal.
- 2024/08/05 - Frequency LTE B1 (2100 MHz) added to NOS Portugal.
- 2024/08/05 - Frequency LTE B8 (900 MHz) added to NOS Portugal.
- 2024/08/05 - Frequency 5G NR N28 (700 MHz) added to NOS Portugal.
