“The application is good and the coverage depends on chosen supplier. Some suppliers are good, others need to be enhanced. The speed and coverage depends on the service provider and on the country infrastructure. Rate is acceptable.”

Dr J

Apr 3, 2026

Giga.Tel Portugal

“Scam stay away!
No confirmation emails, charged me 3 times, asked for copy of cc, passport, selfie
”

Lisor

Sep 30, 2025

Airhub Portugal

“I bought 14 300GB eSIMs for Europe and they all stopped working when they reached 35GB. I filed a complaint with AirHub and they told me they didn't actually provide 300GB and only offered 35GB. I asked for a refund and they never gave it to me. That company is a scam. Stay away if you don't want to be scammed.

AIRHUB is a SCAM. They are thieves who steal your money and give you eSIMs with less GB than they offer.”

Jesus

Aug 3, 2025

Airalo Portugal

“I live in Portugal and travel frequently, so using an eSIM provider seemed like the logical choice. Among the many options available, I chose Airalo for its competitive packages. Initially, the service worked as advertised for about a month, but since then, I’ve faced nothing but persistent and infuriating issues.

It appears that national networks have blocked Airalo from connecting, rendering the service practically useless. Unfortunately, Airalo’s support has been utterly unhelpful. Despite countless support tickets, messages, and screenshots, there has been no resolution.

What’s worse, Airalo refuses to provide a refund, instead forcing customers to accept Airalo credit. This so-called “credit” is completely worthless to me since their service does not work.

This has been a massive waste of time and productivity, especially since I rely heavily on mobile data for my work. The lack of accountability and support from Airalo is both frustrating and unacceptable.

I strongly advise anyone considering Airalo to avoid them at all costs and look for more reliable alternatives. Do not waste your money or your time.”

AJ

Dec 10, 2024

Airhub Portugal

“If I've listened to the previous review, should have gone with their competitor ETxxx instead. Landed in Europe, activated it, connecting flight arrived in Funchal, connected got no data allowances. Took online chat 48 hours to resolve. Then found out the included voice minutes did not work, still repair in progress. The only good thing is online chat is available everyday including Sat & Sun.”

Frank

Nov 17, 2024

GlobaleSIM Portugal

“terrible - waste of time and got no service for two days - had to abort wasting more time and look for an alternative even though I got Global one for 30 days”

dz

Sep 22, 2024

Airhub Portugal

“The esim activated, but the data didn't work thereafter. I tried to contact their customer support multiple times thereafter and they didn't get back to me. Completely useless. Possibly even a scam. ”

Brad

Jul 14, 2024

Airalo Portugal

“Fast 5G speeds in Madeira, Portugal (and the airport in Lisbon). Only downside is you can't check data usage — though with 30GBs for our seven-day trip we didn't really need to.”

AC

Dec 22, 2023

Portugal Travel eSIM FAQ

Everything you need to know about using eSIMs in Portugal

How many travel eSIM brands (providers) are available for use in Portugal, and how many prepaid data plans are there?

There are about 140 providers and roughly 9, 300 prepaid data plans available for Portugal, offering a wide variety of options that make it easy to find an eSIM that meets travel needs.

Are there any unlimited data eSIM plans available for Portugal?

Unlimited data eSIM options are available for travel in Portugal. Providers such as Firsty, abesteSIM, Roamify, MicroEsim, Yesim, Billion Connect, Truely, Orange Travel and FairPlay all offer unlimited data, though most impose throttling – Firsty limits speeds to about 256 kbps and the others generally throttle to 5 Mbps, with some offering 5G coverage. Prices vary with validity period; the cheapest starts at $0.00 for a single‑day plan with Firsty, while the most expensive unlimited package in the catalog is $35.38 for a 30‑day validity from FairPlay. Travelers can choose a plan that matches both their budget and expected data usage, keeping in mind that throttling may affect high‑bandwidth activities.

What are the major mobile networks available for a travel eSIM in Portugal?

Portugal's mobile network infrastructure is primarily supported by the following major Mobile Network Operators (MNOs):

MEO: Operated by Altice Portugal, MEO offers extensive nationwide coverage and a wide range of mobile services.
NOS: As part of NOS Comunicações, NOS provides comprehensive mobile services, including voice and data, across Portugal.
Vodafone Portugal: A subsidiary of Vodafone Group Plc, Vodafone Portugal delivers robust mobile services with significant market presence.
Digi: A recent entrant into the Portuguese market, Digi is expanding its network and services following its acquisition of Nowo Communications in 2024.

In addition to these MNOs, Portugal hosts several Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs). MVNOs provide mobile services by leasing access from major carriers. Notable examples include Lycamobile, which operates on MEO's network and offers prepaid SIM cards with international calling plans, and Moche, a brand targeting youth customers with services on the MEO network. It's important to note that most travel eSIMs rely on MNO infrastructure rather than MVNOs.

Can I get a travel eSIM with a phone number and SMS for Portugal?

Yes, eSIMDB shows travel eSIM plans that include a phone number and SMS for use in Portugal, though the numbers are not local to Portugal. Providers such as GlobaleSIM, Orange Travel and Roamify offer these plans. The phone numbers come from foreign dialing codes – GlobaleSIM uses +1 (United States/Canada), Orange Travel uses +48 (Poland) or +33 (France) depending on the bundle, and Roamify uses +33 (France). Each plan supports inbound and outbound voice calls; SMS support is inbound for most GlobaleSIM packages and both inbound and outbound for Orange Travel and Roamify packages. The available options start around $4.00 for a 1 GB, 7‑day bundle and go up to roughly $50.00 for larger tariffs such as 100 GB valid for 30 days.

Summarized by AI, Last updated: May 10, 2026