Year after year, in collaboration with our teams and the scientific community, we have been leading pioneering innovation projects.
Innovation is a fundamental pillar of our DNA. It is the engine that drives us to challenge the present, anticipate the future and transform technology into sustainable value for the people, businesses and territories where we operate.
We connect people, businesses and services in areas where connectivity is still a challenge. We promote equal access, regardless of geography, population density or social context.
We innovate responsibly, balancing technological evolution and resource efficiency. We develop solutions that reduce redundancies and contribute to a more sustainable future.
Technology only makes sense when it improves people's lives. We create value in communities through digital inclusion, service modernisation and the strengthening of social cohesion.
Research, Development and Innovation (R&D) is the driving force behind our evolution. We anticipate needs, test new approaches and accelerate solutions that strengthen connectivity, sustainability and socio-economic progress.
Technological Innovation intensify the development and application of emerging technologies to improve the quality of customer service.
Process Digitisation implement digital transformation to optimise management, execution of activities and increase productivity and operational efficiency.
Neutral Hosting for Mobile Networks develop an innovative neutral hosting model, enabling efficient collaboration between different operators.
Aerospace Infrastructure invest in the creation of aerospace infrastructure to expand connectivity to IoT devices in remote areas.
Technology for Sensorised Submarine Cables promote research and innovation in submarine cable technology, increasing data transmission capacity and efficiency.
Advanced Data Centres focus on developing data centres with edge computing and cloud capabilities to manage the exponential growth in data traffic.
Energy Efficiency prioritise energy efficiency to minimise consumption in the network and operations.
Sustainability and Circular Economy develop processes, products and services that promote sustainability, circular economy and waste reduction.
The AEROS project develops space technologies to observe and enhance the oceans in a sustainable way. With a constellation of nanosatellites and advanced sensors, it aims to create new scientific and economic opportunities, promoting cooperation between space and the sea.
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The K2D project explores new ways of collecting and interpreting ocean data using cutting-edge technology, autonomous underwater vehicles and artificial intelligence. The goal: to create a global view of the planet's health, anticipating climate patterns and promoting a more sustainable future.
The NETEDGE project develops an edge computing solution for fixed networks, enabling data processing closer to the user and real-time responses. Through advanced technologies and industrial partnerships, the project paves the way for new business models, greater efficiency and lower latency in communications.
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The SmartGlow project develops advanced renewable self-consumption solutions for critical systems, ensuring clean, stable and interference-free energy. The technology will be tested on the world's largest radio telescope - the SKA - validating a new generation of smart microgrids.
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The 5G. RURAL project, led by dstelecom, is a European initiative that will bring 5G broadband to low-density rural areas, reducing inequalities and bringing urban and rural areas closer together through more inclusive connectivity and essential infrastructure such as antennas and 5G coverage, with pilot cases in selected municipalities and digital services tailored to local needs.
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The New Space Portugal project is a consortium of 41 entities that aims to place Portugal at the forefront of global markets in the world space sector with the development, production, and launch of Earth observation satellites. dstelecom's role in the New Space Portugal project involves developing a satellite-based LoRa IoT system where communication takes place directly between the IoT sensors and the satellite. With the ultimate goal of transforming innovation into services with real impact, a platform has been developed where customers can access the data generated by their sensors.
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The 5G.CONNECT project, led by dstelecom, is a European initiative that will bring state-of-the-art 5G connectivity to low-density regions in northern Portugal, strengthening territorial cohesion, innovation and sustainable development through neutral and shared digital infrastructure, innovative use cases in areas such as climate action, civil protection, heritage and social action, and the creation of Smart Communities, contributing to the objectives of the Digital Decade 2030 and to reducing inequalities in access to advanced digital services.
Learn about the guidelines, principles and commitments in our Innovation Policy, which is applied responsibly and strategically.
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dstelecom has just seen its approach to innovation recognised with the award of an international certification in innovation management (ISO 56001:2024) by Bureau Veritas Certification. This recognition validates a structured, effective innovation management system aligned with international best practices, applied across the board to the […]
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Some see the ocean as a barrier. Dstelecom sees it as the next frontier for connectivity. The Portuguese company is paving the way for a new paradigm in communications, featuring hybrid solutions that combine terrestrial and satellite connections, ensuring stable connectivity even in the […]
07 Nov 2025 Read more
At dstelecom, innovation is a fundamental pillar of our DNA. It is the engine that drives us to challenge the present, anticipate the future and transform technology into sustainable value for the people, companies and territories where we operate.
29 Oct 2025 Read more
The Municipality of Alandroal will be the first Portuguese municipality to be part of the 5G.RURAL project, an initiative that aims to promote digital inclusion and connectivity in low population density territories through the implementation of fifth generation technology. The presentation of the project will […]
27 May 2025 Read moreLast updated 30 January 2026
