NOS review

Updated September 30, 2026 · TariffCue Editorial Team · Facts checked September 30, 2026

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Our verdict

NOS is a Portuguese network selling its own mobile plans, and it suits anyone who wants unlimited data on a single provider's bill. Gigas Ilimitado, the entry plan, costs €12.99 a month on contracts of 12 and 24 months, with EU roaming included.

Key facts

Best for
Portuguese households that want unlimited data without watching a cap.
Seller type
Network (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
SIM-only
Yes (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Price from
€12.99 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Reference plan prices
Gigas 100GB: EUR 14.99/month, 100GB, contract; Gigas 200GB: EUR 16.99/month, 200GB, contract; Gigas Ilimitado: EUR 12.99/month, unlimited, contract (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Unlimited plan price
€12.99 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
5G
Yes (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
eSIM
Yes (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
EU roaming
Included (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Markets
PT (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Support channels
Phone, Help-centre (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Billing
Contract, Prepaid
Contract length
12, 24
Official website
nos.pt

Apps and profiles

Get the app
App Store
Elsewhere
WikidataWikipedia

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Gigas Ilimitado is both the entry plan and the unlimited plan, at €12.99 a month, so unlimited data sits at the bottom of the range rather than the top.
  • NOS is a network rather than a reseller, and support comes through phone and help centre direct from the company that carries the line.
  • Sim only, 5G and an eSIM are all available, so the same Gigas plans work on a handset already owned or on a new one.
  • EU roaming is included on the plans, while only 36.1% of listings in the comparison fold roaming into the monthly figure.

Cons

  • Coverage is PT only, which rules NOS out for anyone who needs service outside Portugal.
  • NOS bills on contract and prepaid terms and the contract term is 12 and 24 months, so the monthly figure arrives with a fixed commitment rather than a rolling one.
  • Support comes through phone and help centre, so a chat window and an email inbox are not among the routes NOS offers.
  • NOS ranks 192 of 258 on entry price but 32 of 173 on the unlimited plan, so the value sits in the unlimited plan rather than the headline figure.
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Who it suits

  • Portuguese households that want unlimited data without tracking a cap, since Gigas Ilimitado is the entry plan at €12.99 a month.
  • Travellers who would rather not buy a roaming add on before a trip, since EU roaming is included on the plans.
  • Readers bringing their own handset, since Sim only and an eSIM are both available and 5G is offered.

Who should look elsewhere

  • Anyone based outside Portugal: NOS sells for PT, so there is nothing to switch to in another market.
  • People who want to stop any month: yesss! bills contract, rolling and prepaid, which includes a rolling option, while NOS plans run 12 and 24 months.
  • Shoppers choosing purely on the lowest figure: NOS opens at €12.99, and GETESA offers prepaid plans alongside prepaid and contract for readers who prefer a top up.

Core features

Three features decide how NOS fits the setup already in your pocket, and all three come back yes. Sim only is available, so a Gigas plan can be put on a handset you already own. 5G is offered on the plans, which matters if your device supports it and you want the newer network. An eSIM is available too, so a line can be activated as a profile rather than a card arriving through the post. Between them, the three cover the usual ways to bring a number onto a phone without changing device.

Plans and prices

Two figures matter here, and they are the same one. Gigas Ilimitado is the entry plan at €12.99 a month, and it is also the unlimited plan, priced at €12.99. The larger Gigas plans carry a set data allowance and sit above that per month, so the unlimited option is the way in rather than the upgrade. Each plan carries a single monthly figure across its term, which means €12.99 is the ongoing rate rather than an introductory offer that ends later. A reader weighing entry price against renewal can treat €12.99 as both.

How it compares on our data

Against the brands listed here, NOS looks different depending on which price you read. On entry price it sits at 192 of 258, past the midpoint of the list, so it is not the cheapest way to start a line. On unlimited price the ranking is far stronger at 32 of 173. The practical reading is that NOS is worth judging on the unlimited plan, where the entry figure and the unlimited figure are the same.

How NOS compares

Where NOS is available

Available
Portugal

Countries from the brand (Source, checked September 30, 2026)

Frequently asked questions

How much is the cheapest NOS plan?+

NOS sells several Gigas plans and the entry point is Gigas Ilimitado at €12.99 a month. That same plan is the unlimited one, priced at €12.99, so the cheapest way in also happens to be the plan without a set allowance. Larger Gigas plans with a fixed amount of data cost more per month.

Is there a cheaper first month, or does the price stay the same?+

The plan sheet gives each plan one monthly figure for the whole term, so there is no separate launch price to chase. Gigas Ilimitado starts at €12.99 a month and is the unlimited plan at €12.99, meaning the rate you begin on is the rate the sheet carries. The contract then runs 12 and 24 months.

Can I keep the phone I already have?+

Sim only is available, so the Gigas plans can be taken without a new handset. If you prefer a digital start, an eSIM is also available, which lets a line be activated as a profile on a device you already own. Both routes come from the same seller, the network itself, so the pricing does not change between them.

Is NOS a network or a reseller?+

NOS is a network, not a middleman, so the tariff and the support sit with one company. 5G is available on the plans, and the service is sold for PT. Set against a reseller, the comparison is a network's own pricing rather than someone else's version of the same deal.

Will the plan work when I travel in Europe?+

EU roaming is included on the NOS plans, so there is no separate roaming add on to buy before a trip. That is worth noting because across the comparison only 36.1% of listings include roaming in the monthly figure, with the rest on fair use or paid terms. The plans themselves are sold for PT.

How long is the contract?+

NOS bills on contract and prepaid terms, and the contract lengths listed are 12 and 24 months. So the monthly figure you agree to is tied to that term rather than a rolling arrangement you can end in any month. Readers who might want out early should weigh that commitment against the unlimited data on Gigas Ilimitado.

How do I reach NOS if something goes wrong?+

Support comes through phone and help centre, which means a phone line and a help centre rather than a chat window or an email inbox. For comparison, chat is the route on 56.8% of listings and email on 54.1%, so NOS keeps its help narrower than most.

Is NOS the cheapest brand in the comparison?+

Not on entry price. NOS ranks 192 of 258 on the price a plan starts at, which puts it past the midpoint of the brands listed. On the unlimited plan the ranking is far better, at 32 of 173, so Gigas Ilimitado is the plan worth comparing rather than the headline entry figure.

Sources

Compiled from 5 source pages, checked September 30, 2026. We did not open an account.

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Portuguese households that want unlimited data without watching a cap.

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