NOS is one of the largest operators in Portugal together with MEO (Altice Portugal), as well as Vodafone Portugal, with NOWO also competing in this market. However, according to Ookla data, it is NOS that earns this distinction.
At stake is the speed of the mobile network that allows, for example, to surf the Internet with the mobile data of the cell phone / smartphone. Therefore, if you are a client, we have great news for you, this was the operator chosen by the specialized entity.
NOS achieved a score of 80.42 in the Ookla Speed Score
NOS is the operator with the fastest mobile network in Portugal according to Ookla, a world leader in analysis, data and test applications of fixed and mobile networks.
This is, in fact, the platform that analyzes the speed of networks based on tests initiated by users through the Speedtest platform.
According to the operator itself, it is the first time that a telecommunications operator in Portugal has seen its mobile network recognized as “Faster mobile networkby this entity.
It is important to note, in fact, that the distinction results from an extensive analysis of data in Portugal. In fact, more than 185 thousand tests were collected using the Speedtest platform users, belonging to the three operators, during the second semester from 2021.
We also recall that in the first half of 2021, Ookla had distinguished NOS as the operator with the best mobile network coverage in Portugal. Again, according to your Coverage Score or coverage index in Portugal.
This type of test, we remind you, determines the global availability and scope of network coverage based on the tests carried out by users on the Speedtest platform.
Ookla’s distinction is based on more than 185,000 tests performed in Speedtest
Thus, as shown in the results, the performance of the mobile network was compared between the three national operators, achieving NOS a Speed Score of 80.42. This compares with the values of 56.69 and 54.23 of other operators such as MEO (Altice Portugal) and Vodafone Portugal.
This score is based on an evaluation throughout the national territory, considering the average download and upload speed achieved in the tests. Consulting the report can be done through the Ookla page, free consultation.
Further, you can also download the PDF file, with more details about the tests and results determined by the aforementioned entity.
NOS stands out against MEO and Vodafone Portugal
“This international recognition is the result of NOS’s commitment to provide the best mobile network in Portugal, supporting an excellent communications experience and promoting the economic and social development of the country. We have invested a lot in the development of our network and this distinction shows that we are on the right path: that of leadership in the quality of service we provide to our clients, ”said Jorge Graça, CTO of NOS.
In the first half of 2021, Ookla had already distinguished NOS as the operator with the best mobile network coverage in Portugal, according to the results of the Coverage Score. This is the indicator that measures the global availability and scope of network coverage based on user tests carried out with the Speedtest platform.
Currently, the national operator has more than 5 million mobile customers, as well as 1.7 million subscribers to the integrated television service. It also has around 1.5 million fixed broadband customers (Internet).