Vodafone Portugal will move forward with a price update in 2026, applied from January 9th and limited to the maximum value of the inflation rate expected for 2025. According to the newspaper Correio da Manhã, this change complies with the contractual conditions in force and will not be applied to all customers, with exceptions related to the date of conclusion or renewal of contracts. The operator clarifies that several recent modalities will be protected, which could avoid an increase in monthly fees.
The information available on the company’s website indicates that the changes are intended to support investments in networks, products and services. The newspaper writes that Vodafone considers that the adjustment follows the trend of other industries, seeking to balance increasing operating costs and maintaining service quality.
Who escapes the increase in monthly fees
The publication adds that private contracts signed or renewed from November 11th will not be covered by the price update. The same source states that this exclusion also applies to customers with prepaid tariffs and the most recent plans, such as RED All In, Yorn Chill, Net+ and offers associated with Black Friday.
In the business segment, new additions, loyalty and upgrades will have a period of six months without any adjustment, which means that the increase can only occur from July 8, 2026. According to the same source, this safeguard allows companies to plan the financial impact of contracting services before applying any updates.
Meo’s position and differences compared to the competition
According to , Meo also announced that it will move forward with the update scheduled for 2026. The operator clarifies that the price review will not cover services from the Uzo and Moche brands, ensuring that they continue to be excluded from contractual changes.
The newspaper writes that Meo supports the update with investment needs in innovation and expansion of mobile and fiber optic networks. The objective is to maintain operational quality, in a context in which costs associated with infrastructure have been increasing.
Please note that customers covered by the update should consult the details made available by Vodafone from January 9th, which will describe the applicable conditions. The company emphasizes the need to adjust operations to technological requirements and maintenance expenses.
Exceptions associated with contractual dates make the impact less uniform across customers. The protection granted to more recent contracts and certain tariffs leaves a significant part of the customer base out of the increase, reinforcing the centrality of the date inscribed in the contract in defining the final value of the monthly fee.
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