5G: Anacom allocates 172 million for total coverage

The Secretary of State for Digitalization announced a €172 million allocation for complete 5G coverage in Portugal. Currently, 98% of the population has access to 5G, with efforts underway to cover the remaining 2%. This initiative is led by Anacom and is part of the 2027 State Budget proposal. Additionally, the Secretary of State for Simplification mentioned plans for a One-Stop Shop for Businesses, aiming to enhance user experience based on global best practices. This service is expected to launch in the first half of next year, alongside a campaign for AI training in the public sector.