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Greece: 7 Best Prepaid SIM Cards Buying Guide (2023)

Greece – the birthplace of democracy, the Olympic Games & the beginning of Philosophy.

The country has an impressive history, which is still visible throughout the country when exploring it.

Besides its history and culture, Greece is also a popular travel destination.

For some, especially the youth, it is an excellent destination for alcohol-fueled holidays.

For others, exploring its stunning nature is the main draw to the country.

Whatever you feel like doing in Greece, you certainly will not be bored – and want to share your experiences online.

But beware – international roaming can be expensive. Sometimes, it's like daylight robbery.

Luckily, using a local SIM card can make you avoid international roaming rates and instead enjoy local rates.

But, how much do SIM cards cost in Greece?

You can get a Greek SIM card for 5 EUR (5.50 USD) from COSMOTE, Vodafone & WIND in their stores. Sub-brand SIM cards (Frog Mobile, Q, Vodafone CU & What's Up) are also sold in their stores for the same price. SIM cards are also sold at airports, including Athens International Airport Eleftherios Venizelos (ATH).

Note: Frog Mobile, a COSMOTE MVNO, SIM cards are not sold in every COSMOTE store, so you may have to shop around to find them if you truly want one

Just looking at the SIM card prices, no mobile operator has a clear advantage because they all sell them for the same nice price.

Of course, some are better than the others, but there is (luckily) no mobile operator that is so bad that you should avoid them at all costs in Greece.

But there are still some advantages of going with a particular mobile operator than another.

And I will tell you about that today.

In this guide, I will go over everything you need to know about buying a SIM card in Greece. Let’s go.

Buying a SIM Card in Greece Guide (lofos of Vodafone, Vodafone CU, COSMOTE, Q, WIND, What's Up & Frog Mobile)

Original publication: 11th of September 2021. Last updated: 30 of May 2023.


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Can You Buy a SIM Card in Greece?

Anyone 18 years or older living in or visiting Greece can buy a Greek SIM card from COSMOTE (+What's Up & Frog Mobile), Vodafone (CU) & WIND (F2G + Q) in their stores or from authorized resellers with no restrictions.

You do have to comply with the SIM card registration regulations.

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Moreover, you need a phone that supports the frequencies used in the country (preferably all of them to have the most optimal experience while in Greece).

Furthermore, you need to have a SIM-lock-free device.

Where Can You Buy a SIM Card in Greece?

You can get a Greek SIM card in COSMOTE/Germanos, Vodafone & WIND stores and from authorized dealers. The sub-brands (Q, Vodafone CU & What's Up) are also sold in their stores – Frog Mobile is not available in all COSMOTE stores. They are also available at several airports, including Athens International Airport Eleftherios Venizelos (ATH).

You can buy a Greek SIM card in the following airports:

  • Corfu – Corfu International Airport “Ioannis Kapodistrias” (CFU)
  • Crete – Heraklion International Airport “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER)
  • Mykonos – Mykonos Airport (JMK)
  • Rhodes – Rhodes/Diadoras International Airport (RHO)
  • Santorini – Santorini (Thira) International Airport (JTR)
  • Thessalonoki – Thessaloniki Airport “Makedonia” (SKG)
  • Zakynthos – Zakynthos International Airport “Dionysios Solomos” (ZTH)

You can expect to pay the following for Greek SIM cards:

  • COSMOTE Greece: 5 EUR
  • Vodafone Greece: 5 EUR
  • Nova Greece: 5 EUR
  • Frog Mobile: 5 EUR
  • Q Greece: 5 EUR
  • Vodafone CU: 5 EUR
  • What's Up Greece: 5 EUR

While there are no true tourist SIM cards in Greece, Vodafone does sell plans targeting tourists (costing 8.50 EUR and 17 EUR), which can be activated with normal Vodafone SIM cards.

For up-to-date EUR:your currency (let's say USD) exchange rates, use the Wise Currency Converter tool.

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Can You Use Your Phone in Greece?

Greece uses GSM technology for mobile communications. CDMA phones will not work in Greece. If your phone has a SIM card slot, then it supports GSMA (99% of the phones do support GSM nowadays).

Traditional European frequencies are used in Greece, which are mostly used in ITU Regions 1 and 3 (Africa, Asia (including the Middle East), Europe & Oceania).

The Americas (North-, Central– & South America + the Caribbean – ITU Region 2) use American frequencies, which differ from the European ones.

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If you bought your phone in Africa, Asia, Europe, or Oceania (ITU Regions 1 and 3), you should not experience any issues with using your phone in Greece.

If you purchased your phone in the Americas (ITU Region 2) and have a low/medium-end device (without Tri-Band or Quad-Band) support, then there is a possibility you cannot use your phone when in Greece or can only use slower networks (3G or 2G).

If you have a medium/high-end device with Tri-Band or Quad-Band support, you can use your phone in Greece (to some extent) – also on 4G/LTE and 5G NR.

Mobile Operators, Networks & Frequencies in Greece

Greece has three mobile operators, three sub-brands and one Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) easily accessible to travelers offering prepaid services:

  • COSMOTE Greece
  • Vodafone Greece
  • Nova Greece
  • Frog Mobile (COSMOTE Greece MVNO)
  • Q Greece (Nova Greece sub-brand)
  • Vodafone CU (Vodafone Greece sub-brand)
  • What's Up (COSMOTE sub-brand)

The following frequencies are used in Greece:

  • 2G: 900 MHz & 1800 MHz
  • 3G: 900 MHz & 2100 MHz
  • 4G/LTE: 800 MHz (Band 20), 1800 MHz (Band 3) & 2600 MHz (Band 7)
  • 5G NR: 3500 MHz (n78)

You can learn more about frequencies in the video below.

To check whether your phone will work in Greece, check out this page by Kimovil or this one by Will My Phone Work (outdated, unfortunately, but extremely user-friendly – useful for phones launched in or before 2019. It does not check for 5G NR compatibility).

Again, make sure your phone is unlocked. Otherwise, you will not be able to use any SIM card except the one from your home operator (meaning you have to roam internationally or buy another unlocked phone that does support the frequencies listed above).

If you want to learn how international roaming works, this guide explains it in-depth. If you wonder why it is often so expensive to roam, this article explains the hidden reason they do not want you to know.

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A Note about Tazamobile

Tazamobile Greece Logo
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In the previous version of this guide, I included Tazamobile – a Vodafone Greece MVNO.

While it does have reasonable plans with attractive international call rates, it may not be the best option for travelers.

Tazamobile SIM cards are sold by the Taza van that moves from location every day.

Tazamobile Greece Vans
© Tazamobile

It does not make sense for tourists to chase a van that does not even come to popular attractions in Greece.

Moreover, the other Greek mobile operators, including Vodafone itself, have similar prices for plans as Tazamobile does, so it is not worth it to hunt that van.

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As a result, Tazamobile will not be covered in this guide.

A Note about Top-Up (Telecommunication) Taxes in Greece

A 12% tax is charged on all top-ups in Greece.

Unlike VAT (Value Added Tax, similar to GST (Goods and Services Tax)), which is included in all prices in Greece (as per EU law), the 12% telecommunications tax is charged after topping up.

This means that your 10 EUR recharge will leave you with 8.80 EUR.

Below is an overview of actual credit left after recharging for reference:

Top-UpCredit After 12% Tax
10 EUR8.80 EUR
12 EUR10.56 EUR
15 EUR13.25 EUR
20 EUR17.60 EUR
30 EUR26.40 EUR
40 EUR35.20 EUR
50 EUR44 EUR
100 EUR88 EUR

Let's just say I was rather surprised I did not have enough credit to buy a plan the first time I topped up my Vodafone SIM card in Greece 🥲.

VoLTE & VoWiFi in Greece

Both VoLTE (Voice over LTE (4G) – also known as HD Voice) and VoWiFi (Voice over WiFi – also known as WiFi calling) are available in Greece. All Greek mobile operators offer VoLTE, but not VoWiFi.

This means that your phone does not have to downgrade to 2G or 3G when making a call in Greece (unlike mobile operators that do not support VoLTE).

The following mobile operators offer VoLTE and VoWiFi in Greece:

  • COSMOTE Greece
  • Vodafone Greece
  • Frog Mobile
  • Vodafone CU
  • What's Up Greece

The following mobile operators offer VoLTE only in Greece:

  • Nova Greece
  • Q Greece

VoWiFi is, as the name implies, calling on a WiFi connection as opposed to on a cellular network.

5G NR in Greece

Commercial 5G NR has been available in Greece since December 2020. It is available on the COSMOTE, Vodafone & WIND networks. 5G NR is offered to prepaid customers (including the sub-brands Q, Vodafone CU & What's Up). Frog Mobile does not have 5G NR access (yet).

Best SIM Card in Greece

If you want to buy the best SIM card in Greece, I recommend going with COSMOTE or What's Up. COSMOTE has the best overall network, with the best coverage and fastest speeds – even for 5G NR. What's Up is a COSMOTE sub-brand with slightly lower prices but full access to the COSMOTE network.

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Greek SIM Card Reviews

When I revisited Greece, I tried out three Greek SIM cards again: COSMOTE Greece, Vodafone CU Greece & Nova Greece.

While I give my opinions and recommendations in this guide, I share my personal experiences in my reviews (else… they would not be reviews 🤪).

I recommend reading the reviews after deciding which Greek SIM card will be the best for you, after reading more about the SIM card you are interested in, or after your personal comparison.

At the end of each SIM card section, I will remind you and link to the review of the said SIM card so that you can flow easily to the next part of your assessment.

Best eSIM in Greece

COSMOTE and What's Up offer eSIMs to prepaid customers.

Vodafone Greece also has eSIMs, but it is unknown whether they are offered to prepaid customers as well.

I will ask Vodafone about this March (2022) when I revisit Greece 🇬🇷😎.

As promised, I would ask the mobile operators if they offer eSIM to prepaid customers – they do not 😔.

Nova Greece, Frog Mobile, Q Greece & Vodafone CU, have no eSIMs – not even for postpaid customers (where applicable).

Note that the Greek mobile operators require your identification (ID for EU/EEA travelers and passport for anyone else) for eSIMs and physical SIM cards (will be discussed later).

However, you can also get a travel eSIM from various eSIM providers.

The list below is not exhaustive – many more providers have eSIMs for Greece.

But these are the ones I have tried and had pleasant experiences with.

Moreover, they are reasonably priced, which I find very important (you will not see me recommending an eSIM I would not buy myself).

So here are the 13 best eSIMs for Greece:

Because this is the SIM card buying guide for Greece, I will not spend too much time about travel eSIMs here and throughout this guide (but I will still do here and there).

If you want to learn more about the best eSIMs for Greece, you better check out my Greece eSIM buying guide.

It is as helpful and comprehensive as this guide but about eSIMs instead 😜.

Buying an eSIM for Greece Guide (logos of Holafly, Nomad, Airalo, Cosmote, WhatsUp, AIS, Eurolink, SimOptions, Meraki Mobile & Ubigi)

SIM Card Registration in Greece

SIM card registration with your passport information is mandatory in Greece. It will often be done at the point of sale.

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In the larger cities of Greece (Athens, Patres, Thessaloniki, etc.) you will notice employees from the mobile operators walking around trying to sell SIM cards (they often look like young students).

These are official salespeople from the mobile operators and not a bunch of scammers, so you can trust them.

In fact, some stores will even sent you back to the street sellers if you wish to buy a prepaid SIM card (happened to me with Vodafone in 2022, ha).

As SIM card registration is mandatory in Greece, the salespeople will have a machine to scan your passport or ID to fulfill the regulatory requirements.

Unlike buying your SIM card from a third-party reseller (like a kiosk, newsstand, or convenience store), SIM card activation and registration is close to instantly when done by a street seller.

Do note that the salespeople on the street may not sell the lower-priced plans mentioned in this guide.

Moreover, some may activate unnecessary services that may deduct credit from each recharge unknowingly (which I experienced firsthand back in 2015 🥲).

April 2022 update: things seem to have changed. Nowadays, they offer MUCH more perks on the streets than what advertised on the sites of the mobile operators!

EU Roaming in Greece

European Union (EU) & European Economic Area (EEA)

Greece is part of the European Union (EU).

Since June 2017, those with EU/EEA (European Economic Area) SIM cards can roam for free in other EU/EEA nations, including Greece.

This means that, in the majority of cases, you do not need to purchase a Greek SIM card if you already have an EU/EEA SIM card because you can roam without additional costs.

However, conditions do apply. Mobile operators in some countries may impose a roaming Fair Use Policy (FUP).

In countries where local mobile data rates are extremely low (such as in the Baltics and Nordics), mobile operators may still charge you for roaming in the EU/EEA.

Be sure to head over to the international roaming page to learn whether your mobile operator offers free roaming while in Greece or if restrictions apply.

Roaming in the EU with Greek SIM Cards

Greece and the Greek mobile operators have largely adopted the roam like at home regulations principles early on.

However, some plans have an EU/EEA roaming cap.

Moreover, the standard Fair Use Policy applies where you should not be roaming over 50% of the time over a four-month period.

If you do so, EU roaming rates will apply. You are then better off buying local prepaid SIM cards in other EU nations.

Greece Mobile Speeds, Mobile Internet Prices & Insights

Flag of Greece

In the past, mobile data used to be criminally expensive in Greece.

Nowadays, the costs are reasonable for European standards.

Yet, many who claim the costs are still outrageous because they still have outdated numbers in mind.

So, how expensive is mobile data in Greece?

The average price for 1 GB of data in Greece is 8.16 USD, far above the European average of 2.50 USD. The world average is 4.07 USD.

The Czech Republic is the only other European country with an average cost of 1 GB of data higher than 8 USD (8.15 USD) – also way too high!

Cable.co.uk split Europe into three territories: Western Europe, Eastern Europe & the Baltics.

The Western European average cost of 1 GB of data, using Cable.co.uk’s definition, is 2.66 USD.

But let's take a step back because Greece's numbers are higher than they should be.

When you look at the plans later, you will see that you can get a couple of GB for a few EUR, like 3 EUR, which is valid for 7 days.

While Cable.co.uk's numbers are often accurate, they do not seem to be for Greece.

So you do not have to spend at least 8 USD (or 7 EUR) for just 1 GB of data.

For example, Vodafone Greece has internet packages with 4 GB of data for 5 EUR, valid for 7 days.

That is not too unreasonable, right?

Now that we have cleared that issue, let's talk about mobile data speeds.

Are they slow in Greece? Not at all.

Greece's median mobile download speed is around 51 Mbps.

While neighboring Bulgaria, Cyprus & North Macedonia have (much) faster median mobile download speeds than Greece (87.82 Mbps, 76.66 Mbps & 61.96 Mbps, respectively), Greece is going amazingly – even for European (Union) standards.

And with 5G NR access rolling out fast and available to prepaid customers too, Greece is bound to rank higher on the leaderboard (unless other countries rollout 5G NR faster than Greece does).

Okay, now it is time to know which mobile operator is the fastest in Greece.

That would be COSMOTE, with a median download of 60.68 Mbps. Followed by Nova Greece (30.33 Mbps) and Vodafone Greece (28.30 Mbps).

Fast mobile download speeds can be found in Athens, Marousi & Thessaloniki, with median download speeds of 43.52 Mbps, 103.91 Mbps & 42.03 Mbps, respectively.

Okay, those numbers were related to 4G/LTE. Who is winning the 5G NR race (for now)?

The mobile operator with the best 5G NR speeds is COSMOTE, with an average download speed of 178.3 Mbps. Followed by Wind (146.6 Mbps) and Vodafone (110.3 Mbps).

In terms of upload speeds, there is (currently) no clear winner.

All Greek mobile operators are doing well regarding overall 5G NR network performance, while COSMOTE is winning the speed race, of course).

The same applies to 5G NR availability. You have to go with COSMOTE if you want to try out 5G NR throughout the country.

So, all this 5G NR talk is fun… but what if you do not have a 5G NR compatible device?

Which Greek mobile operator has the best overall 4G/LTE network?

That would be COSMOTE – no doubt. Winning in all categories.

With low to average SIM card prices, extensive nationwide coverage, incredible mobile download speeds, and average mobile data rates, you should have a smooth network experience in Greece.

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Currency in Greece

Greece uses the Euro with the symbol EUR (which will be used throughout this guide).

However, prices are often listed as just . For example, 25 EUR = €25.

For reference, below are some exchange rates between EUR and USD (US Dollars):

  • 1 EUR = 1.10 USD
  • 10 EUR = 11 USD
  • 100 EUR = 109.75 USD

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Greek Prepaid SIM Cards

Below, I will guide you through COSMOTE (+ What's Up Greece), Vodafone Greece (+ Vodafone CU), Nova Greece (+Q Greece) & Frog Mobile, and go through:

  • Background information
  • Mobile coverage
  • SIM card types, prices, and availability
  • Recharge / top-up information
  • Combo plans, data plans, and special packs (such as social media packs) 

With that being said, let’s see what Greece has to offer to us.


COSMOTE Greece & What's Up Greece

COSMOTE Greece Logo
© COSMOTE

COSMOTE Greece is the largest mobile operator in Greece.

It also has the best overall network performance.

COSMOTE Greece also has a sub-brand called What's Up Greece (just What's Up).

What's Up Greece Logo
© What's Up/COSMOTE

Initially, it was a youth-focused brand.

Nowadays, anyone, including the elderly, can get What's Up SIM cards 🤪.

The difference between COSMOTE and What's Up is that What's Up has slightly cheaper plans.

It also offers perks and goodies that are interesting to the (Greek) youth (you may not be able to take advantage of these perks as a short-term visitor).

There is no difference between the two brands besides the COSMOTE- and What's Up-specific plans.

What's Up customers have full access to the COSMOTE network, including 5G NR access.

COSMOTE (and What's Up) use(s) the following frequencies:

  • 2G: 900 MHz & 1800 MHz
  • 3G: 900 MHz & 2100 MHz
  • 4G/LTE: 800 MHz (Band 20), 1800 MHz (Band 3) & 2600 MHz (Band 7)
  • 5G NR: 3500 MHz (n78)
  • VoLTE: Yes
  • VoWiFi: Yes

This is what you will learn about COSMOTE & What's Up:

* Coverage
* How to Get a COSMOTE & What's Up SIM Card & SIM Card Price
* Topping Up Options & Methods + Balance Check
* Plans & Packages
* APN/Internet Settings

Coverage – COSMOTE & What's Up Greece

COSMOTE has the best 4G/LTE and 5G NR coverage in Greece.

This was also confirmed by Opensignal.

Below is COSMOTE's coverage map produced by Speedtest:

However, click here to see COSMOTE's official coverage map.

SIM Card Price – COSMOTE & What's Up Greece

You can get a COSMOTE or What's Up SIM card for 5 EUR in COSMOTE or Germanos (ΓΕΡΜΑΝΟΣ) stores. COSMOTE and What's Up street sellers will sell SIM cards too, although a plan purchase is required. COSMOTE SIM cards are sold at airports (through ConnectPhone), like Athens International Airport Eleftherios Venizelos (ATH), but What's Up SIM cards are not.

It is also possible to buy COSMOTE and What's Up SIM cards from other dealers, including kiosks, convenience stores & small grocery stores throughout Greece.

However, SIM card activation can take a few days when done through these third parties, so you are better off getting your SIM card in a COSMOTE or Germanos store.

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It is also possible to get a COSMOTE or What's Up eSIM for 9.90 EUR (compared to 5 EUR for a regular SIM card.

COSMOTE and What's Up do not have a complete list of which devices are supported, except for stating that Huawei, iPhones & Samsung phones can use eSIM.

So I assume the standard phones are supported (Huawei P40 series, iPhone 11/12/13 series & Samsung (Galaxy (Note) (S)20 & 21 series).

Therefore, if you wish to get an eSIM for Greece without personal detail capturing, you can get Greece Meraki Mobile eSIMs from Airalo (six options):

Greece Meraki eSIM Airalo
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  1. 1 GB/7 daysvery popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
  2. 2 GB/15 days (new)
  3. 3 GB/30 daysvery popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
  4. 5 GB/30 daysmost popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
  5. 10 GB/30 days
  6. 20 GB/30 days (new)

Note: Phone Travel Wiz reader popularity ranking was updated in May based on data up to the 17th of May (2023 data only).

No idea what or who Airalo is? Check out my Airalo review, where I share my hands-on experience after using its eSIMs in more than 25 countries over four years.

Airalo General Review & In-Depth Analysis by Phone Travel Wiz

If you plan on visiting other neighboring European nations, consider the Airalo Eurolink eSIM to be used in 39 European countries with six variants:

  1. 1 GB/7 days
  2. 3 GB/30 daysvery popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
  3. 5 GB/30 daysmost popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
  4. 10 GB/30 daysvery popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
  5. 50 GB/90 days
  6. 100 GB/180 days

Note: Phone Travel Wiz reader popularity ranking was updated in May based on data up to the 17th of May (2023 data only).

Airalo Eurolink eSIM Eligible Countries Map Infographic by Phone Travel Wiz (February 2023 Version)

Do you think the map above is nice, but you want a country list instead (because you do not recognize the countries on a map🗿)? You can find it in my Airalo review!

By the way, you get free 5G NR access in 22 of the 39 supported countries!

I have used the Airalo Eurolink eSIM in 11 countries so far, and my goal is to test it in all supported countries.

Airalo Eurolink eSIM Review by Phone Travel Wiz

Many more travel eSIMs will perform well in Greece.

You can read about them in my Best Greece eSIMs Compared guide for an in-depth comparison.

Buying an eSIM for Greece Guide (logos of Holafly, Nomad, Airalo, Cosmote, WhatsUp, AIS, Eurolink, SimOptions, Meraki Mobile & Ubigi)

Note that COSMOTE and What's Up offer VoLTE (Voice over LTE (4G)) if your phone supports it and you have enabled it in the settings.

Oh, you can also use VoWiFi (Voice over WiFi).

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Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – COSMOTE & What's Up Greece

COSMOTE top-up vouchers, which What's Up SIM cards can use too, are sold in COSMOTE or Germanos (ΓΕΡΜΑΝΟΣ) stores, grocery stores, corner shops & electronics shops.

To top up your COSMOTE or What's Up SIM card, text ANA VoucherCode to 1314.

For example, if your voucher code is 123456, you would text ANA 123456 to 1314.

If you top up with top-up cards, the following bonuses apply:

Top-UpBonus DataBonus Validity
12 EURN/AN/A
15 EUR600 MB15 days
20 EUR600 MB15 days
30 EUR600 MB15 days

If you refill in COSMOTE or Germanos stores (POS eTopUp), the following bonuses apply:

Top-UpBonus DataBonus CreditBonus Data Validity
12 EUR – 14.99 EUR600 MBN/A15 days
15 EUR – 19.99 EUR900 MBN/A15 days
20 EUR – 100 EUR 11.2 GBN/A15 days
30 EUR – 59.99 EURN/A+10%N/A
60 EUR – 100 EURN/A+15%N/A

You can also recharge online (COSMOTE/What's Up) with (international/EU) debit and credit cards

If you top up online (sites or apps), the following bonuses apply:

Top-UpBonus DataBonus Validity
10 EUR600 MB15 days
12 EUR600 MB15 days
15 EUR900 MB15 days
20 EUR1.2 GB15 days
30 EUR1.2 GB15 days

1 if you top-up at least 30 EUR, you can choose whether you want bonus data or extra credit – not both

Text YP to 1314 to check your COSMOTE or What's Up balance.

You can also top up and check your balance on the My COSMOTE app (Android/iOS/Huawei AppGallery) or the What's Up app (Android/iOS/Huawei AppGallery).

COSMOTE Greece My COSMOTE App
© COSMOTE
What's Up Greece App
© What's Up/COSMOTE

Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers – COSMOTE & What's Up Greece

COSMOTE has three COSMOTE-specific data-featured prepaid plans:

What's Up has one What's Up-specific data-featured PREPAID plan:

COSMOTE and What's Up share only one data-featured plan:

All COSMOTE and What's Up plans can be activated on the My COSMOTE or What's Up apps.

I will list all the prices in EUR (Euro).

To convert EUR to your currency (let's say GBP – (British) Pound (Sterling)) with up-to-date exchange rates, use the Wise Currency Converter tool.

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Click on the links above to jump to the plan you are interested in.

Packages to National Networks – COSMOTE

The Packages to National Networks are combo plans with data (with 5G NR access), minutes & SMS for COSMOTE customers.

Packages to National Networks can be activated on the My COSMOTE app:

PricePlanDataOn-Net MinutesLocal MinutesLocal SMSValidity
7.20 EURCOMBO BASIC400 MB400 minutes400 minutes40 SMS30 days
10.90 EURCOSMOKAPTA COMBO TO ALL500 MB1000 minutes1000 minutes200 SMS30 days
13.50 EURCOSMOKAPTA COMBO UNLIMITED2.5 GBUnlimitedUnlimited400 SMS30 days
COSMOTE Greece Packages to National Networks
Extra Packages – COSMOTE

The Extra Packages are combo plans with data (with 5G NR access), minutes & SMS for COSMOTE customers.

Extra Packages can be activated on the my COSMOTE app:

PricePlanDataOn-Net MinutesLocal MinutesLocal SMSValidity
4 EURExtra Week Max300 MB300 minutes300 minutes100 SMS7 days
COSMOTE Greece Extra Packages
Unlimited GB Packages – COSMOTE

The Unlimited GB Packages are data plans (with 5G NR access) for COSMOTE customers.

PricePlanDataEU/EEA Roaming DataValidity
2 EURUNLIMITED GIGA DAYUnlimited2 GB24 hours
2.5 EURUNLIMITED GIGA ΣΚUnlimited5 GB1 weekened
6.5 EURUNLIMITED GIGA WEEKUnlimited6 GB7 days
COSMOTE Greece Unlimited GB Plans
Call Packages – What's Up

The Call Packages are combo plans with data (with 5G NR access), minutes & SMS for What's Up customers.

Call Packages can be activated on the What's Up app:

PricePlanDataOn-Net MinutesLocal MinutesLocal SMSValidity
3 EURMini CallsN/A200 minutes100 minutesN/A7 days
5 EURMini Combo1 GB200 minutes100 minutesN/A7 days
5.04 EUR500’ προς WHAT’S UP & 100’ προς όλουςN/A500 minutes100 minutesN/A15 days
7.20 EURBasic Calls400 MBN/A400 minutes40 SMS30 days
10.90 EURCalls to All512 MBN/A800 minutes300 SMS30 days
13.50 EURUnlimited Calls2.5 GBN/AUnlimited600 SMS30 days
What's Up Greece Call Packages
Giga Now/Internet Packages – COSMOTE & What's Up

The Giga Now or Internet Packages are data plans (with 5G NR access) for COSMOTE and What's Up (COSMOTE calls it Giga Now and Internet Packages for What's Up).

Giga Now/Internet Packages can be activated on the My COSMOTE app or What's Up app.

What's Up customers can also text the Activation Code to 1330 to activate Internet Packages:

PricePlanDataEU/EEA Roaming DataValidity
1.50 EURGIGA DAY6 GB1.5 GB24 hours
2 EURGIGA ΣΚ6 GB2 GB1 weekend
4 EURGiga Weekend6 GB4 GB7 days
8.50 EURGiga Month4 GB4 GB30 days

1 exclusively for What's Up customers. It cannot be used while roaming

COSMOTE Greece Giga Now Plans
EU Roaming – COSMOTE & What's Up

You can use your COSMOTE and What's Up allowances in the following EU/EEA member states without paying roaming fees:

  • Åland Islands
  • Austria
  • Belgium
  • Bulgaria
  • Croatia
  • Cyprus
  • Czech Republic
  • Denmark
  • Estonia
  • Finland
  • France
  • French Guiana
  • Germany
  • Gibraltar
  • Guadeloupe
  • Hungary
  • Iceland
  • Ireland
  • Italy
  • Latvia
  • Liechtenstein
  • Lithuania
  • Luxembourg
  • Malta
  • Martinique
  • Monaco
  • Netherlands
  • Norway
  • Poland
  • Portugal
  • Réunion
  • Romania
  • Slovakia
  • Slovenia
  • Spain
  • Sweden
  • United Kingdom

Be aware that, in some cases, the EU/EEA roaming allowance is lower than the domestic allowances.

My Review – COSMOTE & What's Up Greece

I had the chance to try out What's Up in March 2022.

Although I would probably have gone for COSMOTE itself, it has a SIM card shortage.

I had to visit about five stores before finding one with SIM cards in stock.

And as it was a Saturday, most stores were closing within an hour… so I could not be picky 🤪.

Either way, What's Up has slightly cheaper options than COSMOTE itself while having full access to the COSMOTE network.

Except for 5G NR, it seemed… I did not have any 5G NR reception during my weekend in Greece, even though it is advertised that What's Up customers can use it.

Even then, I had a pleasant experience What's Up.

You can read my What's Up review here.

COSMOTE & What's Up Greece Review by Phone Travel Wiz

APN/Internet Settings – COSMOTE & What's Up Greece

  • Name: COSMOTE OR What's Up
  • APN: internet

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Vodafone Greece & Vodafone CU

Vodafone Logo
© Vodafone

Vodafone Greece, just Vodafone, is the second-largest mobile operator in Greece.

It is, together with Nova Greece (formerly Wind), the oldest mobile operator in the country.

Vodafone also has a sub-brand called Vodafone CU.

Vodafone CU Greece Logo
© Vodafone Greece (CU)

It is a youth-focused brand.

Nowadays, anyone, including the elderly, can get Vodafone CU SIM cards 🤪.

The difference between Vodafone and Vodafone CU is that Vodafone CU has slightly cheaper plans.

It also offers perks and goodies that are interesting to the (Greek) youth (you may not be able to take advantage of these perks as a short-term visitor).

There is no difference between the two brands besides the brand-specific plans.

Vodafone CU customers have full access to the Vodafone network, including 5G NR access.

Vodafone uses the following frequencies:

  • 2G: 900 MHz & 1800 MHz
  • 3G: 900 MHz & 2100 MHz
  • 4G/LTE: 800 MHz (Band 20), 1800 MHz (Band 3) & 2600 MHz (Band 7)
  • 5G NR: 3500 MHz (n78)
  • VoLTE: Yes
  • VoWiFi: Yes

This is what you will learn about Vodafone (CU):

* Coverage
* How to Get a Vodafone (CU) SIM Card & SIM Card Price
* Topping Up Options & Methods + Balance Check
* Plans & Packages
* APN/Internet Settings

Coverage – Vodafone Greece & Vodafone CU

Vodafone has extensive coverage throughout Greece.

4G/LTE is available almost anywhere.

Below is Vodafone's coverage map produced by Speedtest:

SIM Card Price – Vodafone Greece & Vodafone CU

You can get a Vodafone (CU) SIM card for 5 EUR in Vodafone stores. Vodafone (CU) street sellers will sell SIM cards too, although a plan purchase is required. Vodafone SIM cards are sold at Athens International Airport Eleftherios Venizelos (ATH), but Vodafone CU SIM cards are not.

It is also possible to buy Vodafone (CU) SIM cards from other dealers, including kiosks, convenience stores & small grocery stores throughout Greece.

However, SIM card activation can take a few days when done through these third parties, so you are better off getting your SIM card in a Vodafone store.

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It is also possible to get a Vodafone eSIM for 9.90 EUR for 9.90 EUR (compared to 5 EUR for a regular SIM card).

However, it is unclear if eSIMs are available for prepaid customers too.

Nor is it known if Vodafone CU has eSIMs too.

I will ask Vodafone about this March (2022) when I revisit Greece 🇬🇷😎.

I asked – Vodafone (CU) eSIMs are only available to postpaid customers, unfortunately 😔.

Note that the Greek mobile operators require your identification (passport) for (future) eSIMs and for physical SIM card.

Therefore, if you wish to get an eSIM for Greece without personal detail capturing, you can get unlimited data eSIMs from Holafly (eight options):

  1. Unlimited/5 daysvery popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
  2. Unlimited/7 days
  3. Unlimited/10 daysmost popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
  4. Unlimited/15 days – very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
  5. Unlimited/20 days
  6. Unlimited/30 days
  7. Unlimited/60 days
  8. Unlimited/90 days

Note: Phone Travel Wiz reader popularity ranking was updated in May based on data up to the 17th of May (2023 data only).

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The best part is that you can get 5% off using code PHONETRAVELWIZ on each Holafly eSIM purchase!

No idea what or who Holafly is? Check out my Holafly review, where I share my hands-on experience after using its eSIMs in more than ten countries over two years.

Holafly General Review & In-Depth Analysis by Phone Travel Wiz

If you plan on visiting other neighboring European nations, consider the Holafly Europe eSIM to be used in 33 European countries, also with unlimited data, with seven variants:

  1. Unlimited/5 daysmost popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
  2. Unlimited/7 days
  3. Unlimited/10 daysvery popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
  4. Unlimited/15 daysvery popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
  5. Unlimited/20 days
  6. Unlimited/30 days
  7. Unlimited/60 days

Note: Phone Travel Wiz reader popularity ranking was updated in May based on data up to the 17th of May (2023 data only).

Holafly Europe eSIM Eligible Countries Map Infographic by Phone Travel Wiz (February 2023 Version)

Do you think the map above is nice, but you want a country list instead (because you do not recognize the countries on a map🗿)? You can find it in my Holafly review!

Remember to use code PHONETRAVELWIZ for 5% off each Holafly purchase!

Many more travel eSIMs will perform well in Greece.

You can read about them in my Best Greece eSIMs Compared guide for an in-depth comparison.

Buying an eSIM for Greece Guide (logos of Holafly, Nomad, Airalo, Cosmote, WhatsUp, AIS, Eurolink, SimOptions, Meraki Mobile & Ubigi)

Note that Vodafone (CU) offers VoLTE (Voice over LTE (4G)) if your phone supports it and you have enabled it in the settings.

Oh, you can also use VoWiFi (Voice over WiFi).

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Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – Vodafone Greece & Vodafone CU

Vodafone top-up vouchers, which Vodafone CU SIM cards can use too, are sold in Vodafone stores, grocery stores, corner shops & electronics shops.

The following (online) Vodafone (CU) top-up (bonuses) are available:

Top UpBonus DataBonus Validity
10 EUR 1500 MB15 days
12 EUR700 MB15 days
15 EUR900 MB15 days
20 EUR 1.1 GB15 days

1 for Vodafone only

To top up your Vodafone (CU) SIM card, call 1252 and follow the instructions.

You can also recharge online (Vodafone/Vodafone CU) with (international/EU) debit and credit cards.

Text Y to 1252 to check your Vodafone (CU) balance.

You can also top up and check your balance on the My Vodafone (GR) app (Android/iOS/Huawei AppGallery) or the My CU app (Android/iOS).

Vodafone Greece App
© Vodafone Greece
Vodafone CU Greece My CU App
© Vodafone Greece (CU)

Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers – Vodafone Greece & Vodafone CU

Vodafone has two data-featured prepaid plans:

Vodafone CU has three data-featured prepaid plans:

All Vodafone (CU) plans can be activated on the Vodafone (CU) app(s).

I will list all the prices in EUR (Euro).

To convert EUR to your currency (let's say GBP – (British) Pound (Sterling)) with up-to-date exchange rates, use the Wise Currency Converter tool.

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Click on the links above to jump to the plan you are interested in.

Combo Plans – Vodafone Greece

The Combo Plans are, as the name implies, combo bundles with data (with 5G NR access), minutes & SMS for Vodafone customers.

Combo Plans can be purchased on the My Vodafone (GR) app:

PriceDataLocal MinutesLocal SMSValidity
1.50 EURN/A200 minutesN/A1 day
3 EUR150 MB150 minutesN/A7 days
5 EUR1 GB250 minutesN/A7 days
13.50 EUR7 GB300 minutesN/A30 days
13.50 EUR2.9 GBUnlimited600 SMS30 days
Vodafone Greece Combo Plans
Internet Packages – Vodafone Greece

The Internet Packages are data plans (with 5G NR access) for Vodafone customers.

Internet Packages can be purchased on the My Vodafone (GR) app:

PriceDataValidity
1.50 EUR3 GB1 day
2 EUR6 GB2 days
4 EUR6 GB7 days
6 EURUnlimited28 days 1
10.90 EUR9 GB30 days
10.90 EUR10 GB30 days
Combo & Speech Plans – Vodafone CU

The Combo & Speech plans are combo bundles with data (with 5G NR access), minutes & SMS for Vodafone CU customers.

Speaking can be bought on the My CU app:

PricePlanDataLocal MinutesLocal SMSValidity
1.50 EURCU Mono Talk DayN/AUnlimitedN/A1 day 
3 EURTalk to All WeeklyN/A250 minutesN/A7 days
5 EURWeekly Combo1 GB250 minutesN/A7 days
5.4 EURCU MeApOla 5.4700 MBUnlimitedN/A15 days
7.2 EURCU MeApOla 7.21.5 GBUnlimited100 SMS20 days
7.20 EURCU MeApOla 7.2 Extra400 MB400 minutes40 SMS20 days
27 EURCU MeApOla 27200 GBUnlimited300 SMS30 days
Vodafone CU Combo Plans
Panic Button Plan – Vodafone CU

The Panic button gets you 5 GB of data (with 5G NR access) valid for an hour at no cost for Vodafone CU customers.

However, it can be activated only twice a month and is for local use only.

Text SOS to 1252 to press the Panic Button.

PriceDataValidityActivation Code
Free5 GB1 hourSOS
Internet Plans – Vodafone CU

The Internet Plans are data (with 5G NR access) bundles.

Internet Plans can be bought on the My CU app:

PricePlanDataValidity
0.9 EURCU Mono Scroll DayUnlimited1 day
2.7 EURCU Mono Scroll 4 WeekendsUnlimited4 weekends
6 EURSummer OfferUnlimited7 days
6.5 EURCU Mono Scroll NightsUnlimited30 nights (20:00 – 8:00)
10.90 EURCU Mono Scroll Month9 GB30 days
Vodafone CU Data Plans
EU Roaming – Vodafone Greece & Vodafone CU

You can use your allowances in the following EU/EEA member states without paying roaming fees:

  • Austria
  • Belgium
  • Bulgaria
  • Croatia
  • Cyprus
  • Czech Republic
  • Denmark
  • Estonia
  • Finland
  • France
  • French Guiana
  • Germany
  • Gibraltar
  • Guadeloupe
  • Hungary
  • Italy
  • Latvia
  • Liechtenstein
  • Lithuania
  • Luxembourg
  • Malta
  • Martinique
  • Netherlands
  • Norway
  • Poland
  • Portugal
  • Réunion
  • Romania
  • Saint Barthélemy
  • Saint Martin
  • San Marino
  • Slovakia
  • Slovenia
  • Spain
  • Sweden
  • United Kingdom

As Vodafone (CU) does not have dedicated EU/EEA roaming allowances, you can use your full allowance without restrictions in other EU/EEA member states.

My Review – COSMOTE & What's Up Greece

I had the chance to try out Vodafone CU in March 2022.

Although I would probably have gone for Vodafone itself, the salesperson I got my SIM card from only had Vodafone CU SIM cards.

In 2015, I had a bad experience with Vodafone because the salesperson enabled some features that took credit from each recharge, forcing me to make additional top-ups.

Remember when very early in this guide where I said salespeople on the streets sell Vodafone (CU) SIM cards and that they are legit?

They are – and they actually sell plans with waaaaay better data allowances than advertised on Vodafone (CU)'s site and on offline channels.

But you have to be aware of these deals… and they are not available all year round.

Hence, I only mention the official advertised plans in this guide.

But you can learn about the underground plans in my Vodafone CU review.

🛑 Before you continue… 🛑

You should NOT buy a Vodafone (CU) SIM card on a weekend if (1) you are only staying for the weekend or (2) love fast speeds (like myself).

Vodafone HQ has to manually enable 4G/LTE, which is done on a business day.

Guess who bought a Vodafone SIM card on the weekend, with stores closed on Sundays? 🥲

You can read about my experiences here.

Oh, by the way, if you love fights, the Vodafone store I visited had employees and two customers fighting each other. Things can get passionate with Vodafone, lmao.

Vodafone (CU) Greece Review by Phone Travel Wiz

APN/Internet Settings – Vodafone Greece & Vodafone CU

  • Name: Vodafone Gr
  • APN: internet.vodafone.gr

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Nova Greece (formerly Wind) & Q Greece

Nova Greece Logo
© Nova Greece

Nova Greece, just Nova, is the smallest mobile operator in Greece.

It is, together with Vodafone Greece, the oldest mobile operator in the country.

There was another mobile operator called Q Telecom until WIND purchased it in the past.

Since then, it has become a budget prepaid line of Nova.

Nowadays, Q Telecom is simply known as Q.

Q Greece Logo
© Q Greece/Nova Greece

The difference between Nova and Q is that Q has slightly cheaper plans.

There is no difference between the two brands besides the brand-specific plans.

Q customers have full access to the Nova network, including 5G NR access.

Nova uses the following frequencies:

  • 2G: 900 MHz & 1800 MHz
  • 3G: 900 MHz & 2100 MHz
  • 4G/LTE: 800 MHz (Band 20), 1800 MHz (Band 3) & 2600 MHz (Band 7)
  • 5G NR: 3500 MHz (n78)
  • VoLTE: Yes
  • VoWiFi: No

This is what you will learn about WIND & Q:

* Coverage
* How to Get a Nova & Q SIM Card & SIM Card Price
* Topping Up Options & Methods + Balance Check
* Plans & Packages
* APN/Internet Settings

Coverage – Nova Greece (formerly Wind) & Q Greece

Nova has extensive coverage throughout Greece.

4G/LTE is available almost anywhere.

Below is Nova's coverage map produced by Speedtest:

SIM Card Price – Nova Greece & Q Greece

You can get a Nova, called F2G, or Q SIM card for 5 EUR in Nova stores. Nova and Q street sellers will sell SIM cards too, although a plan purchase is required. Nova and Q SIM cards are sold at airports (through ConnectPhone), like Athens International Airport Eleftherios Venizelos (ATH).

Nova Greece Logo
© Nova Greece

It is also possible to buy Nova and Q SIM cards from other dealers, including kiosks, convenience stores & small grocery stores throughout Greece.

However, SIM card activation can take a few days when done through these third parties, so you are better off getting your SIM card in a Nova or Q store.

Q Greece SIM Card
© Q Greece/Nova Greece
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Nova and Q have no eSIMs – not even for postpaid customers.

Note that the Greek mobile operators require your identification (passport) for (future) eSIMs and for physical SIM card.

Therefore, if you wish to get an eSIM for Greece without personal detail capturing, you can get eSIMs from Nomad (eight options):

  1. 1 GB/7 days (powered by two different providers with different prices)
  2. 3 GB/30 daysmost popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
  3. 3 GB/15 days
  4. 5 GB/30 days
  5. 5 GB/15 days
  6. 10 GB/30 days (powered by two different providers with different prices)
  7. 15 GB/30 days
  8. 20 GB/30 days (powered by two different providers with different prices)

The best part is that you can get 3 USD/2.70 EUR/2.40 GBP/4.05 CAD off using code ADU123 on your first Nomad eSIM purchase!

No idea what or who Nomad is? Check out my Nomad review, where I share my hands-on experience after using its eSIMs in more than 25 countries over two years.

Nomad General Review & In-Depth Analysis by Phone Travel Wiz

If you plan on visiting other neighboring European nations, consider the Nomad Europe eSIM to be used in 25 or 35 European countries, depending on the plan, with eight variants:

  1. 1 GB/7 days (25 countries – new)
  2. 1 GB/7 days (35 countries)
  3. 3 GB/30 days (25 countries – new)
  4. 3 GB/30 days (35 countries)
  5. 5 GB/30 days (25 countries – new)
  6. 5 GB/30 days (35 countries) – very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers (that was before the 25 countries options were added)
  7. 10 GB/30 days (25 countries – new)
  8. 10 GB/30 days (35 countries) – most popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers (that was before the 25 countries options were added)
Nomad Europe eSIM Eligible Countries Map Infographic by Phone Travel Wiz (February 2023 Version)

Remember to use code ADU123 for 3 USD/2.70 EUR/2.40 GBP/4.05 CAD off your first Nomad purchase!

I have used the Nomad Europe eSIM in eight countries so far, and my goal is to test it in all supported countries.

Nomad Europe eSIM Review by Phone Travel Wiz

Many more travel eSIMs will perform well in Greece.

You can read about them in my Best Greece eSIMs Compared guide for an in-depth comparison.

Buying an eSIM for Greece Guide (logos of Holafly, Nomad, Airalo, Cosmote, WhatsUp, AIS, Eurolink, SimOptions, Meraki Mobile & Ubigi)

Note that Nova and Q offer VoLTE (Voice over LTE (4G)) if your phone supports it and you have enabled it in the settings but no VoWiFi (Voice over WiFi).

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Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – Nova Greece (formerly Wind) & Q Greece

Nova and Q top-up vouchers are sold in Nova stores, grocery stores, corner shops & electronics shops throughout Greece.

The following (online) top-up options are available:

  • 12 EUR
  • 15 EUR
  • 20 EUR
  • 30 EUR
Q Greece Top Up Cards
© Q Greece/NovaGreece

For every online top-up of at least 12 EUR with Nova you get 2 GB bonus data.

For every online top-up of at least 10 EUR with Q, the following bonuses apply:

Top-UpBonus DataBonus On-Net MinutesBonus Validity
10 EUR – 14.99 EUR1 GB3000 minutes30 days
15 EUR => 2 GB3000 minutes30 days

To top up your Nova SIM card, text the VoucherCode to 1223. For Q, you send the VoucherCode to 1268.

For example, if your voucher code is 123456, you would text 123456 to 1223/1268.

You can also recharge online (Nova/Q) with (international/EU) debit and credit cards.

Call 1265 to check your Nova or Q balance.

You can also top up and check your balance on the myF2G app (Android/iOS/Huawei AppGallery) or the myQ app (Android/iOS).

Wind Greece myF2G App
© Nova Greece
Q Greece myQ App
© Q Greece/Nova Greece

Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers – Nova Greece (formerly Wind) & Q Greece

Nova has three data-featured prepaid plans:

Q has three data-featured prepaid plans:

I will list all the prices in EUR (Euro).

To convert EUR to your currency (let's say GBP – (British) Pound (Sterling)) with up-to-date exchange rates, use the Wise Currency Converter tool.

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Click on the links above to jump to the plan you are interested in.

Blender Plan – Nova Greece (formerly Wind)

The Blender Plan allows you to select which benefit you want: 1.2 GB of data (with 5G NR access), 450 local/EU minutes, or 120 local/EU SMS for 30 days ,costing 10.40 EUR for Nova customers.

Blender can be activated on the myF2G app.

Wind Greece F2G Blender
Combo Plans – Nova Greece (formerly Wind)

The Combo plans are, as the name implies, combo bundles with data (with 5G NR access), minutes & SMS for Nova customers.

Combo plans can be activated on the app:

PricePlanDataLocal MinutesLocal SMSValidity
8 EURSmall400 MB400 minutes40 SMS30 days
12 EURLarge1 GB1000 minutes100 SMS30 days
15 EURX-Large2 GBUnlimited500 SMS30 days

Unused data allowances will roll over to the next month as long as you reactivate the same plan on time.

Nova Greece F2G Combo Plans
Data Plans – Nova Greece (formerly Wind)

The Data plans are, unlike the name suggests, combo bundles with data (with 5G NR access) and minutes for Nova customers.

Data plans can be activated on the myF2G app:

PricePlanDataLocal/EU Minutes 1Validity
10.40 EURData #144 GB100 minutes30 days
17.50 EURData #1010 GB200 minutes30 days

1 for calls/SMS within and to other EU/EEA member states and back to Greece (NOT from Greece to other EU/EEA member states)

Nova Greece F2G Data Plans
App Exclusive Plan – Q Greece

The App Exclusive plan is a combo bundle with 500 MB of data (with 5G NR access), 150 minutes & 150 SMS for 30 days, costing 6.90 EUR for Q customers.

It can be activated on the myQ app.

PriceDataLocal MinutesLocal SMSValidity
6.90 EUR500 MB150 minutes150 minutes30 days
Q Greece myQ App Exclusive Bundle
Qstar Bundles – Q Greece

The Qstar Bundles are combo plans with data (with 5G NR access) and minutes for Q customers.

Qstar Bundles can be purchased on the myQ app:

PricePlanDataLocal/International Minutes 1Local SMSValidity
8.9 EURQ Star600 MB300 minutesN/A30 days
11.6 EURQ Star Big3 GB500 minutes200 SMS30 days
16.1 EURQ Star Huge5 GB500 minutes500 SMS30 days

1 for local use and from Greece to Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Cyprus, Denmark, France, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Malta, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Sweden, the United Kingdom & the United States

Unused allowances (data and minutes) will roll over to the next month as long as you reactivate the same plan on time.

Q Greece Qstar Bundles
Combo – Q Greece

The Combo are, as the name implies combo plans with data (with 5G NR access) and minutes for Q customers.

PriceDataLocal MinutesValidity
11.6 EUR7 GB300 minutes30 days
Q Greece Q Combo Plan
Data Plans – Q Greece

The Data Plans are, as the name implies, data bundles (with 5G NR access) for Q customers.

Data plans can be purchased on the myQ app:

PricePlanDataValidity
6 EURQ Unlimited Data NightsUnlimited30 days (22:01 – 07:59)
8.9 EURQ Data Star4 GB30 days (22:01 – 07:59)
10.6 EURQ Big Data Star 5 GB30 days
Q Greece Q Data Bundles
EU Roaming – Nova Greece (formerly Wind) & Q Greece

You can use your allowances in the following EU/EEA member states without paying roaming fees:

  • Austria
  • Azores
  • Belgium
  • Bulgaria
  • Canary Islands
  • Croatia
  • Cyprus
  • Czech Republic
  • Denmark
  • Estonia
  • Finland
  • France
  • Germany
  • Gibraltar
  • French Guiana
  • Guadeloupe
  • Hungary
  • Iceland
  • Ireland
  • Italy
  • Latvia
  • Liechtenstein
  • Lithuania
  • Madeira
  • Malta
  • Martinique
  • Netherlands
  • Norway
  • Poland
  • Portugal
  • Réunion
  • Romania
  • Slovakia
  • Slovenia
  • Spain
  • Sweden
  • United Kingdom

As Nova and Q do not have dedicated EU/EEA roaming allowances, you can use your full allowance without restrictions in other EU/EEA member states.

My Review – Nova Greece (formerly Wind) & Q Greece

This review is still being written. This section will be filled in once the review has been published.

APN/Internet Settings – Nova Greece (formerly Wind) & Q Greece

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  • APN: qint.b-online.gr

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Frog Mobile

Frog Mobile Greece Logo
© Frog Mobile

Frog Mobile is a COSMOTE MVNO (or somewhat of a COSMOTE sub-brand).

In the past, it was the cheapest option you had for being on the COSMOTE network.

Now, the difference between COSMOTE, What's Up & Frog Mobile is minimal.

However, it differentiates itself by offering attractive international call rates.

That is why Frog Mobile is popular with the expat community in Greece.

To learn about Frog Mobile’s frequencies, jump back to COSMOTE’s frequencies.

This is what you will learn about Frog Mobile:

* Coverage
* How to Get a Frog Mobile SIM Card & SIM Card Price
* Topping Up Options & Methods + Balance Check
* Plans & Packages
* APN/Internet Settings

Coverage – Frog Mobile

Frog Mobile is a COSMOTE MVNO, meaning Frog Mobile uses the COSMOTE network and does not have its own mobile infrastructure.

To find out what to expect in terms of coverage with Frog Mobile, jump to the COSMOTE Coverage section.

Note that Frog Mobile has no 5G NR access.

SIM Card Price – Frog Mobile

You can get a Frog Mobile SIM card for 5 EUR in select COSMOTE or Germanos (ΓΕΡΜΑΝΟΣ) stores. COSMOTE prefers you to get COSMOTE or What's Up SIM cards instead of Frog Mobile, so not all COSMOTE stores have Frog Mobile SIM cards in stock. Frog Mobile SIM cards are not sold at airports like Athens International Airport Eleftherios Venizelos (ATH), but What's Up SIM cards are not.

It is also possible to buy Frog Mobile SIM cards from other dealers, including kiosks, convenience stores & small grocery stores throughout Greece.

However, SIM card activation can take a few days when done through these third parties, so you are better off getting your SIM card in a COSMOTE or Germanos store.

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Frog Mobile has no eSIMs – not even for postpaid customers.

Note that the Greek mobile operators require your identification (passport) for (future) eSIMs and for physical SIM card.

Therefore, if you wish to get an eSIM for Greece without personal detail capturing, you can get Greece Meraki Mobile eSIMs from Airalo (six options):

Greece Meraki eSIM Airalo
© Airalo
  1. 1 GB/7 daysvery popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
  2. 2 GB/15 days (new)
  3. 3 GB/30 daysvery popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
  4. 5 GB/30 daysmost popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
  5. 10 GB/30 days
  6. 20 GB/30 days (new)

Note: Phone Travel Wiz reader popularity ranking was updated in May based on data up to the 17th of May (2023 data only).

No idea what or who Airalo is? Check out my Airalo review, where I share my hands-on experience after using its eSIMs in more than 25 countries over four years.

Airalo General Review & In-Depth Analysis by Phone Travel Wiz

If you plan on visiting other countries in Europe and others in other regions or continents, consider the Airalo Discover Global eSIM to be used in 85+ countries worldwide with five variants:

  1. 1 GB/7 days
  2. 3 GB/15 daysvery popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
  3. 5 GB/30 daysmost popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
  4. 10 GB/60 days
  5. 20 GB/180 daysvery popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers

Note: Phone Travel Wiz reader popularity ranking was updated in May based on data up to the 17th of May (2023 data only).

Airalo Discover Global eSIM Eligible Countries Map Infographic by Phone Travel Wiz (February 2023 Version)

Do you think the map above is nice, but you want a country list instead (because you do not recognize the countries on a map🗿)? You can find it in my Airalo review!

From 2023 on, my goal is to test this eSIM in all eligible countries.

Airalo Discover Global eSIM Review by Phone Travel Wiz

Many more travel eSIMs will perform well in Greece.

You can read about them in my Best Greece eSIMs Compared guide for an in-depth comparison.

Buying an eSIM for Greece Guide (logos of Holafly, Nomad, Airalo, Cosmote, WhatsUp, AIS, Eurolink, SimOptions, Meraki Mobile & Ubigi)

Note that Frog Mobile offers VoLTE (Voice over LTE (4G)) if your phone supports it and you have enabled it in the settings.

Oh, you can also use VoWiFi (Voice over WiFi).

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Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – Frog Mobile

Frog Mobile top-up vouchers, using COSMOTE top-ups, are sold in COSMOTE or Germanos (ΓΕΡΜΑΝΟΣ) stores, grocery stores, corner shops & electronics shops.

The following (app) top-up bonuses are available:

Frog Mobile Greece Gifts
© Frog Mobile

To top up your Frog Mobile SIM card, text ANA VoucherCode to 1298.

For example, if your voucher code is 123456, you would text ANA 123456 to 1298.

Text YP to 1298 to check your Frog Mobile balance.

You can also top up and check your balance on the Frog app (Android/iOS/Huawei AppGallery).

Frog Mobile Greece App
© Frog Mobile

Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers – Frog Mobile

Frog Mobile has four data-featured prepaid plans:

I will list all the prices in EUR (Euro).

To convert EUR to your currency (let's say GBP – (British) Pound (Sterling)) with up-to-date exchange rates, use the Wise Currency Converter tool.

Wise Currency Exchange Banner
© Wise

Click on the links above to jump tp the plan you are interested in

Data Me Now Plan – Frog Mobile

The Data Me Now Plan givess you unlimited data (without 5G NR access) for 2 hours at no cost.

It can be activated only once a month and is for local use only.

Activation is done on the Frog app.

PriceDataValidity
FreeUnlimited2 hours
Frog Packages for Mobile Internet – Frog Mobile

The Frog Packages for Mobile Internet are data plans (without 5G NR access).

Frog Packages for Mobile Internet can be activated by texting the Activation Code to 1330:

PriceDataLocal MinutesInternatioal MinutesActivation CodeValidity
5.35 EUR6 GBN/AN/A1731725 days
8.90 EUR10 GB400 minutes200 minutes1420030 days
10.90 EUR13 GB400 minutes300 min13GB30 days
Frog Giga Plans – Frog Mobile

The Frog Giga Plans are data bundles (without 5G NR access).

Frog Giga Plans can be activated by texting the Activation Code to 1330:

PricePlanDataEU/EEA Roaming DataValidityActivation Code
1.50 EURGiga Day1 GB550 MB24 hoursgigaday
2 EURUnlimited Giga DayUnlimitedN/A24 hoursunlgbday
2.50 EURUnlimited Giga WeekendUnlimitedN/A7 daysunlgbsk 
4 EURGiga Week6 GB2200 MB1 weekend6GB
6.50 EURUnlimited Giga WeekUnlimitedN/A7 daysunlgbweek
8.50 EURGiga Month4 GBN/A30 days4GB
10.90 EURGiga Combo13 GBN/A30 days13GB
Frog Mobile Greece Giga Plans
Frog Social Plans – Frog Mobile

The Frog Social Plans are are data bundles (without 5G NR access) for select social media, music streaming & video streaming apps. They are for local use only.

Frog Social Plans can be activated by texting the Activation Code to 1330:

PricePlanDataAppsValidityActivation Code
15 EURPlay Now UnlimitedUnlimitedVarious 130 daysV3

1 for Amazon Prime Video, Apple Music, Deezer, Fly 104, Imagine 897, Join Radio, Mubi, Netflix, New COSMOTE TV, NG Radio, OFFRADIO, Pepper, Spotify, Thema Radio, Tidal & YouTube

EU Roaming – Frog Mobile

You can use your Frog Mobile allowances in the following EU/EEA member states without paying roaming fees:

  • Åland Islands
  • Austria
  • Belgium
  • Bulgaria
  • Croatia
  • Cyprus
  • Czech Republic
  • Denmark
  • Estonia
  • Finland
  • France
  • French Guiana
  • Germany
  • Gibraltar
  • Guadeloupe
  • Hungary
  • Iceland
  • Ireland
  • Italy
  • Latvia
  • Liechtenstein
  • Lithuania
  • Luxembourg
  • Malta
  • Martinique
  • Monaco
  • Netherlands
  • Norway
  • Poland
  • Portugal
  • Réunion
  • Romania
  • Slovakia
  • Slovenia
  • Spain
  • Sweden
  • United Kingdom

Be aware that, in some cases, the EU/EEA roaming allowance is lower than the domestic allowances.

APN/Internet Settings – Frog Mobile

  • Name: Frog Mobile
  • APN: internet

Note: leave anything not mentioned above untouched.

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Tazamobile

Tazamobile Greece Logo
© Tazamobile Greece

Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers – Tazamobile

Tazamobile has three data-featured prepaid plans:

I will list all the prices in EUR (Euro).

To convert EUR to your currency (let's say GBP – (British) Pound (Sterling)) with up-to-date exchange rates, use the Wise Currency Converter tool.

Wise Currency Exchange Banner
© Wise

Click on the links above to jump tp the plan you are interested in

Combo Data & Calling Bundles – Tazamobile

The Combo Data & Calling Bundles are combo plans with data (without 5G NR access), minutes & SMS.

PricePlanDataOn-Net MinutesLocal MinutesInternational MinutesValidityActivation Code
5.30 EURIndia Combo 11.5 GBN/AN/A240 minutes 425 daysIND5
5.30 EURBangladesh Combo 22 GBN/AN/A240 minutes 125 daysBANG5
5.30 EURPakistan Combo 22 GBN/AN/A100 minutes25 daysPAK5
8.50 EURBangladesh Combo 12.5 GB600 minutes100 minutes460 minutes 125 daysBANG8
8.50 EURIndia Combo 12 GB600 minutes100 minutes480 minutes 425 daysIND8
8.50 EURPakistan Combo 13 GB600 minutes100 minutes200 minutes 225 daysPAK8

1 to Pakistan
2 to Bangladesh
3 to Vodafone Greece
4 to India

Tazamobile Greece Combo Data & Call Bundles
Tourist Voice & Mobile Data Bundles – Tazamobile

The Tourist Voice & Mobile Data Bundles are combo plans with data (without 5G NR access), minutes & SMS.

PricePlanDataLocal MinutesInternational Minutes 2ValidityActivation Code
10.90 EURTourist T110 GB100 minutes50 minutes10 daysT1
18.10 EURTourist T215 GB200 minutes120 minutes30 daysT2

1 to Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, Hungary, Israel, Italy, Lebanon, Norway, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, United Kingdom & United States

Tazamobile Greece Tourist Voice & Mobile Data Bundles
Mobile Internet Data – Tazamobile

The Mobile Internet Data are combo plans with data (without 5G NR access), minutes & SMS.

PricePlanDataLocal MinutesValidityActivation Code
1.50 EURData Unlimited DayUnlimitedN/A1 day1DL
3 EURData Unlimited WeekendsUnlimitedN/A28 daysSK
5 EURWeekly 4 GB4 GBN/A25 daysW
5.30 EUR6 GB6 GBN/A25 daysD4
6 EURUnlimited Week BundleUnlimitedN/A7 daysUW
7.20 EUR6 GB6 GB200 minutes28 daysCD
8 EURVoice Calling BundleN/A300 minutes30 days55
Tazamobile Greece Mobile Internet Data

The Preferred Way to Stay Connected When Traveling in Greece

Getting a SIM card from COSMOTE or What's Up would do you well when considering a Greek SIM card.


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