Digi Communications' expenditure with service suppliers in Portugal 2023. by type

The arrival of a new telecommunications provider in Portugal, Digi, required preparation in terms of partnerships with existent enterprises. These companies provide a myriad of services, from supplying goods and equipment to distributing content. In 2023, Digi Communications spent almost 152.2 million euros with service suppliers in Portugal. 73 percent of this expense was with local suppliers, which amounted to 111.18 million euros.

Digi Portugal: a new player in the telecom sector

After having invested more than 67 million euros in acquiring lots in the 2021 5G auction that took place in Portugal, Digi spent the following months developing infrastructure and acquiring equipment to start its activity in the country. By the end of 2023, the company had 405 employees, the majority of which under temporary contracts. Most employees worked in the construction field, at a share of 75 percent of men and six percent of women. Administrative and logistics employees followed, while workers in the sales category were just a fraction of the workforce.

Other telecommunication providers in Portugal

In terms of revenue, the most relevant telecom provider in Portugal is MEO, which is owned by Altice Portugal. Its revenue in the last quarter of 2023 equaled 393 million euros for the corporate sector and 354 million euros for the residential division. NOS recorded inferior values, at nearly 55 million euros during the same quarter, while Vodafone and NOWO are the other two major companies in the sector.