Does the Light Phone III work on MEO?

Q: Does the Light Phone III work on MEO?

Works. Light's own compatibility checker says the Light Phone III will work with MEO in Portugal (it lists MEO, Vodafone, NOS and Nowo; checked 23 Oct 2026). Light's spec sheet lists 4G and 5G only, so calls go over 4G Calling.

Last checked 23 Oct 20264 sourcesLight's checker (23 Oct 2026)

Yes.

Works

Light's own compatibility checker says the Light Phone III will work with MEO in Portugal (it lists MEO, Vodafone, NOS and Nowo; checked 23 Oct 2026). Light's spec sheet lists 4G and 5G only, so calls go over 4G Calling.

Nothing on MEO's published plans affects this pairing right now.

Source: Light's own compatibility checker, checked 23 Oct 2026 (a maker statement, not a network list).

MEO (Portugal)

3G: Switched off (completed 31 January 2024)
2G: 2G stays on for voice calls nationwide

Light Phone III

2G: Not listed on Light's spec sheet
3G: Not published or not checked yet
4G bands: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53, 66, 71 + 5G
4G Calling: unknown – Light says the Light III is one worldwide model, but we haven't found a UK or Portuguese network that confirms 4G Calling on it. EE owners on r/LightPhone report 4G service.

Other networks in Portugal

NOS Works
Vodafone Portugal Works

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Sources

How we decide: our method.