Our History
Discover NOS' main milestones.
2025
- NOS acquires Claranet Portugal
- NOS makes the first VoNR call on 5G+ in Portugal
2024
- NOS and Vodafone expand their partnership for fibre sharing in 1.1 million homes
- NOS's mobile network is the fastest in Europe - Ookla® distinction
- NOS is the Portuguese company that invests the most in innovation
- NOS opens digital rooms across the country to promote social inclusion
- NOS's 5G network is once again the fastest in Portugal - Ookla® distinction
- NOS takes a stake in DareData
- 5G Test Bed delivers 37 innovative 5G projects
2023
- NOS is a pioneer in the implementation of 5G Stand Alone in Portugal
- NOS’s 5G Test Bed foresees 165 pilots and an investment of over eight million euros
- NOS's 5G network is once again the fastest in Portugal - Ookla® distinction
- All the islands of the Azores are now covered with NOS's 5G network
- NOS has secured a patent in the USA with a system to enhance the TV experience
- NOS launches the first generative artificial intelligence assistant in the telecom sector
- NOS enters the smart home business with NOS Smart Home
- Pioneering launch of Wi-Fi 6E, the most advanced wireless technology
- NOS breaks a Guinness World Record by connecting 127 people to the same Wi-Fi network
- NOS is recognised by international entities for its commitment to sustainability and best practices in gender equality: CDP, Moody’s | ESG Solutions, and Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index
- Project ZER01 brings computer science lessons to 1,200 students in the 23/24 academic year
- NOS signs a pact to boost youth employment
2022
- Launch of the NOS 5G Hub, an innovation centre to support companies, startups and universities in the development of 5G solutions;
- NOS demonstrates the potential of 5G with the first autonomous driving journey in Portugal;
- NOS has the fastest 5G network in Portugal - Ookla® distinction;
- NOS broadcasts international hologram of the director of Top Gun: Maverick, for an event in Lisbon, using 5G technology;
- NOS is recognised as "Best in the Test - Mobile Internet" by DECO PROTESTE;
- NOS and Fidelidade launch cybersecurity solution with alarms for homes and businesses;
- NOS is recognised by S&P Global, Sustainalytics, CDP, Moody's | ESG Solutions, Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index with certificates and awards highlighting its commitment to sustainability and good practices in gender equality;
- 26,000 trees planted by NOS with the aim of reducing its environmental footprint;
- NOS invests in innovative Advanced Data Analytics training programmes for its employees;
- NOS and NOVA SBE create partnership to accelerate the development of sustainability solutions based on data science;
- NOS opens its doors to 50 young talents in the 2022/2023 edition of NOS ALFA;
- NOS launches the ZER01 Project and brings computer education to pupils across the country;
2021
- Launch of the first 5G-ready Hotspot in Portugal;
- NOS integrates Digital with Purpose, a worldwide movement for a more sustainable future through technologies;
- NOS signs European declaration for a green digital transformation: As signatories, technology companies from several Member States of the European Union commit to actions that reduce their greenhouse gas emissions at a pace compatible with limiting global warming to 1.5ºC, with the aim of achieving neutrality carbon (net-zero) by 2040;
- NOS bets on renewable energy through an agreement with EDP that avoids the emission of 17,200 tons of co2 per year;
- NOS once again leads the ranking of Investment in R&D and Innovation in Portugal;
- Launch of the first Stadium, Hospital, Beach, School, Port and 5G Factory in the country;
- NOS wins 5G auction : was the company with the largest amount of spectrum acquired and the highest investment of all participants;
- NOS is the first operator to launch 5G , the most disruptive mobile technology ever
- NOS takes 5G to all Portuguese people : the company offers a unique value offer, which allows all customers, individuals and companies, to experience 5G technology without compromise.
2020
- Launching a new generation of Power-WiFi products giving customers the best WiFi coverage solution in Portugal with a 100% digital experience;
- NOS leads the ranking of Investment in R&D and Innovation in Portugal;
- Launch of the new range of 5G-ready NB-IoT tariffs;
- NOS is the 5th best Telecommunications company in Europe in terms of sustainability;
- NOS distinguished by CDP for best practices in combating climate change.
2019
- Launch of NOS Studios: a channel with the best and latest movies from major studios;
- App NOS, Cinemas and WTF on the path of digital transformation: delivering the best experience to NOS customers;
- Launch of the “No Limits” tariff and the 5G ready mobile phone materialize the commitment to the 5G generation;
- Matosinhos is the first 5G NOS city : a laboratory in a real environment;
- NOS subscribes to the UN commitment to limit global warming;
- NOS launches “NOS 5G” Fund: a pioneer fund with 10 million euros to invest in Research and Development (R&D) in 5G.
2018
- NOS continues to focus on strengthening the offer of Cloud and Data Analytics services with the opening of two new Data Centers in Carnaxide and Riba de Ave;
- NOS invests 30 million euros and implements network of the future in Madeira;
- New “POWER ROUTER” and “POWER WI-FI” offers: NOS launches latest generation router with speeds of up to 1.3Gbps and new solutions for complete home Wi-Fi coverage;
- NOS and ENTRAJUDA join forces against infoexclusion: partnership allows donating 300 computers to third sector institutions;
- NOS launches the first TV app for children : NOS Kids app gives access to thousands of movies, series and other children's content in a user-friendly and safe environment;
- “NOS TEK DAY 5G – download the future”: a day dedicated to the debate on the potential of 5G as a lever for accelerating the adoption of industry 4.0 by the business community.
2017
- NOS and Lagoa City Council sign protocol within the scope of Smart Cities , making Lagoa the first Smart City in the Algarve;
- NOS provides Wi-Fi on Carris trams: Carris partners with NOS to implement a free Wi-Fi solution on board its trams;
- Portugal presents the first NB-IoT smart meter: NOS, EDP Distribuição, Huawei, JANZ CE and u-blox develop first operational pilot with smart electricity meters and NB-IoT communication technology;
- NOS Cinemas opens 11 new theaters and now manages 32 cinema complexes and 226 screens;
- NOS is the most awarded brand by the Portuguese;
- Nine years after it was launched, the NOS Wi-Fi service reaches the milestone of 1 million hotspotsreinforcing its position as the largest Wi-Fi network in our country.
2016
- NOS is the 1st company in the sector to win the three most important awards of the year: Consumer Choice, Product of the Year and Trusted Brand;
- Inauguration of the first two movie theaters with 4DX multisensory technology;
- Launch of UMA, the most advanced and intelligent television in Europe and the first personal television on the market;
- Liga NOS creates the competition's first official anthem sung by rival supporters from all clubs;
- Launch of APP NOS TV, that allows you to watch TV on your PC, smartphone or tablet;
- NOS customers are the most satisfied with their television.
2015
- Launch of Quatro Digital Offer with more data to distribute to the whole family;
- NOS is a pioneer in offering 4K (ultra HD) content in the national market;
- Launch of the N Play service that gives unlimited access to multiplatform movies and series;
- Reinforcement of the latest generation network throughout the year, reaching more than half a million new Portuguese homes, covering more than 100 municipalities.
2014
- Launch of the new NOS brand;
- Inauguration of the Convergence and Supervision Center an Operations Center of quality and excellence and a national reference.