Sabrosa reaches 96% fiber optic coverage by end of 2026

Fiber optic network expansion will reach over 1,650 homes in the municipality, including São Lourenço de Ribapinhão parish for the first time.

Generic image of a fiber optic network expanding over a Portuguese urban landscape at dusk.
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Generic image of a fiber optic network expanding over a Portuguese urban landscape at dusk.

The municipality of Sabrosa will achieve 96% fiber optic network coverage by the end of 2026, an advancement that will bring the service to over 1,650 homes.

The expansion, operated by dstelecom, will cover a total of approximately 4,700 households throughout the municipal territory. In this phase, the parish of São Lourenço de Ribapinhão will have access to fiber optics for the first time, with the expansion also reaching Parada de Pinhão, Gouvães do Douro, São Cristóvão do Douro, and Vilarinho de São Romão.
Reinforcement of coverage is also planned for Paços, Souto Maior, and São Martinho de Anta, localities where the network is already available.
The Mayor of Sabrosa, Helena Lapa, highlighted the importance of this expansion for the municipality's development, stating that it "responds to a long-standing aspiration of our population, who have long demanded access to this service, identifying its absence as one of the most pressing and urgent problems to solve".
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"With the expansion of the fiber optic network coverage, we are also implementing a measure of social justice, promoting equal opportunities, improving people's quality of life, and territorial cohesion. There is no doubt that this expansion of the fiber optic network in the municipality will also boost the development of local businesses and, consequently, enhance the attractiveness of our territory."

Helena Lapa · Mayor of Sabrosa
This initiative represents a significant step in strengthening digital connectivity in Sabrosa, contributing to the reduction of inequalities in digital access. The infrastructure installed by dstelecom will operate on an open, multi-operator network model, allowing consumers to choose between different telecommunications providers and service offers.
Residents can check fiber optic availability at their address at www.dstelecom.pt/rede-e-cobertura/verificar-cobertura/, via email euquerofibra@dstelecom.pt, or by calling the toll-free number 800 910 660.
Based on information from the official source: Câmara Municipal de Sabrosa (04/11/2026)