“The address on my lease is different to that on my utility bills (water, electricity, and gas). I’m worried that this is going to cause an issue when I need proof of address for my AIMA appointment.” – Portugalist reader …
If you’re thinking about moving to Portugal, one of the things on your to-do list will be to arrange broadband or fibre internet for your phone and some kind of phone plan, prepaid or contract, that provides you with internet …
While Portugal has excellent internet coverage, there are still parts of the country where it isn’t possible to get fibre internet. This is typically in rural parts of the country but, surprisingly, you don’t have to go too rural to …
The Algarve is one of the most popular destinations for people moving to Portugal. And with more than 300 days of sunshine, some of the most beautiful beaches in the world, and a lower cost of living than many parts …
If you’re thinking about moving to Madeira, you may be wondering what the internet is like there? After all, the internet in mainland Portugal may be good but Madeira is a small Portuguese island that’s closer to Morocco than it …
There are a lot of pros to buying a new-build property, such as an apartment, in Portugal, particularly as they’re often better insulated against noise and damp. One thing you mightn’t have thought about, however, is whether you can get …
If you’re moving to Portugal for a short period of time, or you aren’t sure what your future plans might look like, you may be hesitant to sign up for a two-year internet contract. Two-year contracts are the norm in …
If you’re living in Portugal, you should get a Portuguese phone number. While a number of people keep their phone numbers, particularly those from other EU countries who can take advantage of roaming, it’s definitely a good idea to have …
Internet service provider MEO has become the first ISP in Portugal to offer 10 gbps home internet. Up until now, the fastest fibre speeds available from any ISP (including MEO, NOS, and Vodafone) was 1 gbps. The 10 gbps speed …
When you move into a new home, whether it’s somewhere you’ve rented or bought, you’ll most likely need to arrange utilities such as water, electricity, and, depending on whether the property has it, gas. It isn’t a major task, but …
