“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 …
You’re probably considering getting internet for your home but may not have considered that in Portugal broadband usually comes as a package (pacote) that also includes things like TV, a landline, and a mobile or cell phone contract (often called …
If you’re new to Portugal, and perhaps staying in an older property, one thing you may have noticed is that, in some properties, the power has a tendency to cut out at times. This usually only happens when you use …
Although Portugal has great high-speed internet coverage, there are still a few pockets of rural Portugal where fibe internet isn’t available. Often it’s exactly that – a pocket or small area that isn’t covered. It’s not unusual for fibre internet …
If you’re planning a move to Portugal one thing you might be wondering is, “Will my mobile phone (or cell phone) work over there?” Your phone is such an important part of daily life nowadays. Whether it’s keeping in touch …
For those considering a move to Portugal, the country’s television offerings promise a blend of local and international content. Most TV packages, especially when bundled with fibre internet, boast around 150 channels, ensuring a diverse viewing experience. If you opt …
If you’re thinking of moving to the Azores, you may wonder what the speed of the internet is like in the Azores. After all, many of these islands are quite remote with just a few thousand people. The island of …
Let’s suppose you take out a two-year internet contract but decide to move after just one-year. What will happen and will there be penalties? This is a very common question from people moving to Portugal, particularly those that aren’t 100% …
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 …