eSIM
🇵🇹 Portugal eSIM
MEO 5G in cities; reliable rural coverage.
Per GB
$0.90
No daily fees
Networks
MEO
4G / 5G
Hotspot
Included
Tether laptops, tablets, consoles
Portugal data pricing
One rate: $0.90/GB, metered per MB against a prepaid USD balance. No daily passes, no expiring bundles, no throttling tiers - unused credit stays on your eSIM forever and works in the next country you visit.
| Top-up | Data in Portugal | Effective rate |
|---|---|---|
| $5.00 | ≈ 5.6 GB | $0.90/GB |
| $10.00 | ≈ 11.1 GB | $0.90/GB |
| $20.00 | ≈ 22.2 GB | $0.90/GB |
| $50.00 | ≈ 55.6 GB | $0.90/GB |
A one-time $5 setup fee applies to a brand-new eSIM; top-ups to an existing eSIM carry no fee. Rates are pay-as-you-go, so light days cost cents and heavy days just draw down the balance faster.
Networks and speeds in Portugal
Anon eSIM connects through roaming agreements with MEO, with 4G / 5G typically available to roamers. Your phone picks the strongest partner signal automatically and re-selects as you move - there is nothing to configure.
5G in Lisbon, Porto and the Algarve coast; dependable 4G nearly everywhere else including Madeira and the Azores.
The APN is provisioned automatically with the eSIM profile. You do not need to enter APN settings manually on iOS or Android - the only switch you must flip is Data Roaming: ON for the Anon eSIM line, because the service is technically a roaming profile everywhere it operates.
MEO
Partner networks, selected automatically
4G / 5G
Typical roaming speeds, hotspot at full speed
200+ countries, one balance
Same eSIM keeps working across borders
Setting up your Portugal eSIM
- 1
Buy credit
Pick an amount ($5 minimum) and pay by card, Apple Pay / Google Pay, or crypto (BTC, Lightning, USDT). No account, no email, no ID.
- 2
Install the eSIM
Scan the QR code from another screen, or tap “Install on this iPhone” for a one-tap LPA install. Works on iOS 12.1+ and Android 10+ with eSIM support.
- 3
Turn on Data Roaming
Enable Data Roaming for the Anon eSIM line only. Your primary SIM's settings are untouched. APN configures itself - no manual settings.
- 4
Land in Portugal and connect
Your phone attaches to MEO within a minute of leaving airplane mode.
- 5
Top up whenever
Balance running low? Add credit from the account page in under a minute. Same eSIM, same ICCID, no new QR - and no setup fee ever again.
In-country context: Portugal
Local prepaid SIM registration: mandatory. Portugal registers all prepaid SIMs against passport / residence card; the friction hits nomads on short stays hardest. This is exactly the paper trail Anon eSIM avoids - your identity never touches the local carrier, because you attach as a roamer on a foreign anonymous profile.
On arrival: LIS carrier stands sell tourist SIMs quickly but they still copy your passport. eSIM saves the airport time.
Typical speeds: 40-120 Mbps on 4G; up to 400 Mbps on 5G in Lisbon and Porto. Prices from the live rates data: $0.90/GB, metered per MB against a prepaid USD balance.
Registration status
Passport required for local SIMs
Anon eSIM sidesteps this entirely - the eSIM is issued from an ID-free jurisdiction and you use it as a visitor's roaming SIM in Portugal. No local paperwork.
Travel profiles for Portugal
Trip-specific breakdowns of what to expect, how much data, and what it costs.
Popular cities in Portugal
Portugal eSIM FAQ
Does Anon eSIM work in Portugal?+
Yes. In Portugal the eSIM attaches to MEO (4G / 5G) through our roaming agreements, so you get the same towers a local subscriber does. 5G in Lisbon, Porto and the Algarve coast; dependable 4G nearly everywhere else including Madeira and the Azores.
What does a Portugal eSIM cost?+
$0.90 per GB, billed per MB against a prepaid USD balance that never expires. There are no daily fees and no expiring bundles - $5 of credit buys about 5.6 GB, $20 buys about 22.2 GB. A one-time $5 setup fee applies to a brand-new eSIM only.
Do I need an account or ID to get a Portugal eSIM?+
No. There is no KYC, no email, and no account. Pay $5 minimum by card (including Apple Pay / Google Pay) or crypto (BTC, Lightning, USDT), scan the QR, and you're online. Your only credential is a random recovery token stored on your device.
Can I use hotspot / tethering in Portugal?+
Yes - hotspot is included at full speed on every Anon eSIM, with no extra fee and no separate tethering cap. Laptops, tablets, and consoles all work.
Does the same eSIM work outside Portugal?+
Yes. One eSIM and one USD balance cover 200+ countries. Cross a border and the eSIM re-attaches to a local partner network automatically - no new QR code, no new plan. Per-GB pricing simply switches to the destination country's rate.
Other europe destinations
Works the moment you land
Phone connects to a local network in Portugal automatically.
Installed in 60 seconds
QR or one-tap install. APN configures itself.
One eSIM for the whole region
Cross borders and the same eSIM picks the local network.