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Autumn arrives with telecom price drops: some packages are up to 10 euros cheaper

The latest monthly barometer by CNN Portugal and DECO PROteste, based on October 1st pricing, shows that fixed-only internet packages remain stable, with Digi offering 1Gbps for 10 euros. Mobile-only internet packages saw the Vodafone offering increase back to 15 euros, while Digi maintains 150GB for 5 euros. No changes were recorded in the TV/Internet bundle segment.

Why it mattersIf you are shopping for or reviewing your home telecom contracts, this tracker provides a current price comparison across major providers and low-cost alternatives to help you identify the best market rate for your connectivity needs.

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