Portugal surges in connectivity but lags in business digitalization - Tek Notícias

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Portugal is performing strongly in connectivity and public digital services, according to the latest DESI 2026 and Digital Decade Country Report 2026. The country leads in fixed and 5G coverage, with broadband and fiber metrics close to or above EU targets. Enterprise digitalization still lags, especially in cloud adoption and AI use among SMEs, which remain below EU averages and 2030 goals. Data analytics stands out as a relative strength, while the report warns that public funding for digital transformation may decline by the end of 2026. The article also highlights ANACOM’s regulatory role and the need for continued improvements in telecom oversight and digital infrastructure data platforms.

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