MEP questions Brussels on mobile license renewal

The national telecommunications regulator, Anacom, is currently considering renewing mobile frequency licenses for Meo, Nos, and Vodafone for periods between 6 and 14 years, rather than the 20 years requested by the operators. Paulo Cunha, a Portuguese MEP, has formally questioned the European Commission on whether these shorter, limited-term renewals align with EU Digital Networks Act (DNA) goals, which favor longer or indefinite license durations to incentivize investment in 5G and 6G technologies.

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While this is a regulatory dispute, the final decision on license terms may impact the long-term investment, coverage, and resilience of mobile networks used by all residents in Portugal.

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