Miguel Almeida

Chief Executive Officer, Nos Sgps

Search every verified Miguel Almeida interview, podcast appearance, and on-the-record quote — each transcript cross-checked by AI and human review to confirm speaker identity. In a 2020 interview, Miguel Almeida stated that remote communications are moving the world toward greater connection, describing this as a positive trend that accelerates innovation and progress. He highlighted that during the pandemic lockdown, NOS provided a "perfect response" to the surge in traffic and change in usage profile. Almeida argued that 5G is a critical pillar for the digital economy and that Portugal should be discussing how businesses can use 5G to become more competitive and create new business models. He also noted that privacy is a form of power that should not be given up for convenience, and that the boundaries and restrictions around it must be carefully considered. In earlier appearances, Almeida said that NOS has an ambition to grow and be a market leader, but that being the absolute leader is not mandatory for the company's health and development. He expressed the view that no single variable can create a sustainable competitive advantage for a company or country in Portugal. He also stated that Portugal's telecommunications sector is among the most developed, dynamic, and innovative in the world, but warned that this condition is at risk without realistic action from all stakeholders involved in shaping the sector's future.