The brand began its life in , serving as the second-largest cable operator in Portugal for years. In 2016 , after being acquired by Apax Partners, the company underwent a radical rebranding to NOWO (pronounced "novo," meaning "new"). This wasn't just a name change; it was a shift toward an "irreverent" business model focused on flexibility, low prices, and shorter contract commitments to disrupt the status quo. The Fight for Independence