Does the Light Phone III work on Vodafone Portugal?
Yes, it works.
WorksLight's own compatibility checker says the Light Phone III will work with Vodafone Portugal 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.
You should be able to put a Vodafone Portugal SIM in the Light Phone III and make calls, send texts and use data.
Source: Light's own compatibility checker, checked 23 Oct 2026 (a maker statement, not a network list).
Vodafone Portugal (Portugal)
- 3G: Switched off in phases from July 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
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Sources
How we decide: our method.