MEO review
Updated September 30, 2026 · TariffCue Editorial Team · Facts checked September 30, 2026
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Our verdict
MEO suits Portuguese households that want symmetrical speeds at the high end and the widest technology choice on the table, with fibre, 5G and satellite under one roof. Downloads reach 10,000 Mbps and uploads match, so working from home and streaming at once rarely compete for capacity.
Key facts
- Best for
- Portuguese homes wanting symmetrical fibre at very high speed from a network operator.
- Top download speed (Mbps)
- 10,000 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Upload speed (Mbps)
- 10,000 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Router
- FiberGateway Wi-Fi 7 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Premises covered
- 6,400,000 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Markets
- PT (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Legal entity
- MEO - Servicos de Comunicacoes e Multimedia, S.A. (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Headquarters
- Portugal (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Founded
- 2007 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Technology
- Fttp, 5G, Satellite
- Official website
- meo.pt
Mobile plans
- Seller type
- Network (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- 5G
- Yes (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Markets
- PT (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Legal entity
- MEO - Servicos de Comunicacoes e Multimedia, S.A. (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Headquarters
- Portugal (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Founded
- 2007 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Energy suppliers
- Renewable share
- 100% (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Markets
- PT (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Legal entity
- MEO - Servicos de Comunicacoes e Multimedia, S.A. (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Headquarters
- Portugal (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Founded
- 2007 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Fuels
- Electricity
Pros and cons
Pros
- Symmetrical performance, with downloads of 10,000 Mbps and uploads of 10,000 Mbps rather than a slower return path
- Runs fibre to the premises, 5G and satellite, so rural and urban homes can sit on the same account
- First on max download mbps at 1 out of 114 brands, and first on upload mbps at 1 out of 46
- 6,400,000 premises connected, giving a settled national network rather than a single city build
- 5G is available as well as fixed lines, which suits homes without a fibre cabinet nearby
Cons
- Coverage is limited to PT, so anyone outside Portugal cannot buy the service
- MEO's fttp, 5G and satellite build is what carries these speeds, so an address served only by 5G or satellite sits well below them
- As a network operator, MEO builds and runs its own lines rather than buying capacity wholesale, and that scale shows in the entry price
- Households shopping on entry price alone are looking well below the 10,000 Mbps end of the range
Who it suits
- Portuguese households in fibre coverage areas who want equal download and upload speeds
- Homes in areas without fibre that need 5G or satellite from the same provider
- Families wanting mobile, home internet and energy from one bill
Who should look elsewhere
- Households outside PT, where MEO does not operate
- Buyers on a tight budget who want the cheapest entry price rather than upper end speeds
- People who want a reseller to pass on wholesale pricing instead of buying from the network operator
Core features
MEO's headline claim is symmetry. Downloads reach 10,000 Mbps and uploads reach 10,000 Mbps, so a household can stream in the living room while a video call runs upstairs without either side choking. That balance matters more than the headline number as more work shifts to the home. The technology list is unusually broad for a single provider. MEO runs fibre to the premises, 5G and satellite, which means the same household can use fixed fibre where it exists and fall back to fixed wireless or satellite where a cabinet is not available. 5G is confirmed as part of the offer, so mobile and home connectivity come from one operator. Scale supports the claim. The network reaches 6,400,000 premises, and the supplied router is a FiberGateway Wi-Fi 7, so the handoff to a modern phone or laptop happens at the point of connection rather than through an ageing device. For energy customers the same brand sells electricity, and those tariffs carry a 100% renewable share, which broadens the appeal to households that bundle services.
How it compares on our data
On raw speed MEO sits at the head of the field. It ranks 1 on max download mbps among 114 brands rated, a position that reflects both the fibre build and the appetite to sell very high tiers. Uploads tell a similar story. MEO ranks 1 on upload mbps out of 46 brands, and the fact that the figure matches the download figure means the ranking is not built on one way headline numbers. Set against the listed alternatives, the gap is clear. Abissnet's technology reads fttp alone, where MEO pairs that with 5G and satellite. Astound's technology covers cable and fttp, which includes cable rather than the full fibre and wireless combination MEO offers. EarthLink's max download of 5,000 Mbps sits below MEO's 10,000 Mbps. For a household that works, streams or backs up to the cloud, that ranking in both directions is the number to weigh.
The company behind it
MEO trades as MEO - Servicos de Comunicacoes e Multimedia, S.A., a Portuguese registered entity rather than a trading name used by a reseller. It was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in Portugal. Being the network operator rather than a reseller shapes the customer experience. The company builds and maintains the lines it sells, so speeds quoted reflect infrastructure it controls end to end, and a fault is handled by the same organisation that installed the kit. The FiberGateway Wi-Fi 7 supplied with the service comes from that same operation. The group is not a broadband only business. Alongside home internet and 5G it sells electricity, and those tariffs are sourced 100% from renewables. For households already paying several providers, that breadth is the main reason to consolidate.
How MEO compares
Budget Thuis Mobile
Eni Plenitude is also on the energy suppliers list and sells in the same markets, with prices from €19.90.
Frequently asked questions
How fast is MEO broadband at the upper end of the range?+
The upper MEO plans reach 10,000 Mbps on download. Uploads on the same plans are not slower, at 10,000 Mbps, so the service is symmetrical rather than download weighted. That balance suits households running a home office alongside streaming.
Does MEO offer anything besides fixed fibre?+
Yes. MEO's technology mix covers fibre to the premises, 5G and satellite, and 5G is confirmed as part of the offer. Homes without a fibre cabinet nearby can still be served, and mobile lines come from the same provider as the home connection.
Can I get MEO if I live outside Portugal?+
MEO operates in Portugal only, so it is not available to households in other countries. Anyone abroad will need a local provider and has no option to keep the same account. Coverage inside Portugal is the more useful question, and that depends on the address.
What router do I get with MEO broadband?+
The supplied unit is a FiberGateway Wi-Fi 7, a current generation wireless router. That matters for short range performance inside the home, since the router sits where the line reaches the premises and sets the ceiling for devices close by.
Does MEO bundle other services such as energy?+
MEO sells electricity alongside its broadband and mobile lines, and its energy tariffs are sourced 100% from renewables. The legal entity behind those tariffs is MEO - Servicos de Comunicacoes e Multimedia, S.A., the same company that sells connectivity, so a household can consolidate bills with one provider.
How does MEO compare with other providers on speed?+
MEO ranks 1 on max download mbps among 114 brands rated, and 1 on upload mbps among 46. By comparison, EarthLink's max download of 5,000 Mbps is below what MEO's upper tier reaches.
Who is MEO as a company?+
MEO is MEO - Servicos de Comunicacoes e Multimedia, S.A., headquartered in Portugal and founded in 2007. It is a network operator, meaning it builds and runs the network it sells, rather than reselling another operator's capacity.
Sources
- en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MEO_(Portugal) checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Seller type
“Portugal's first and largest mobile network operator”
- meo.pt checked September 30, 2026
Backs: 5G
“móvel 5G”
- pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/MEO checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Premises covered, Founded, Headquarters, Markets, Top download speed (Mbps), Router, Technology, Upload speed (Mbps)
“Sede Lisboa”
- meo.pt/energia checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Fuels, Legal entity, Renewable share
Compiled from 4 source pages, checked September 30, 2026. We did not open an account.
Not confirmed yet: Price from, Reference plan prices, Contract length, Setup fee.
MEO
Portuguese homes wanting symmetrical fibre at very high speed from a network operator.