8 Best Prepaid SIM Cards in Greece: Buying Guide

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

Greece 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 Greek SIM cards cost?

All Greek mobile operators (COSMOTE, What's Up, Vodafone (CU), WIND, Q, Frog Mobile & Tazamobile) sell SIM cards for 5 EUR (5.90 USD) in their stores. You can also get them from official salespeople on the streets or other stores, like kiosks. At Athens Airport, only Vodafone SIM cards are available.

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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.

Original publication: 11th of September 2021. Last updated: 13th of September 2021.

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Table of Contents

Can You Buy a SIM Card in Greece?

Anyone 18 years old or older living in or visiting Greece can buy a Greek SIM card from the mobile network operators (COSMOTE + What's Up, Vodafone (CU) & WIND (F2G + Q) in their stores or from authorized resellers. The same applies to the Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs – Frog Mobile and Tazamobile).

You do have to comply with the SIM card registration regulations. 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 (also for What's Up), Vodafone (also for Vodafone CU) & WIND (also for Q) stores. Frog Mobile SIM cards are sold in kiosks and other retailers. Tazamobile sells SIM cards from the Taza van that moves around Athens metropolitan area (or select retailers).

Vodafone Greece sells SIM cards at Athens International Airport Eleftherios Venizelos (Διεθνής Αερολιμένας Αθηνών Ελευθέριος Βενιζέλος) as well.

Connect Phone, a wholesaler of telecommunications products, sells undisclosed SIM cards at Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (Κρατικός Αερολιμένας Θεσσαλονίκης Μακεδονία).

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

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

Although none of the mobile operators sell tourist SIM cards, the following mobile operators sell plans specifically to tourists:

• Vodafone Greece
• Tazamobile

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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.

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 Main Operators, which all have three (budget/youth) sub-brands, and two mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs):

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

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.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=achqanxN9Xs

Cannot see the video above? Watch it on YouTube.

To check whether your phone will work in Greece, check out this page by Will My Phone Work (may be outdated or inaccurate at times).

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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5G NR in Greece

Commercial 5G NR has been available in Greece since December 2020. It is available on the COSMOTE, Vodafone Greece & WIND Greece networks (also to prepaid customers). Some MVNOs do not have access to 5G NR (yet).

Best SIM Card in Greece

If you want to buy the best SIM card in Greece, I recommend going with COSMOTE. It has the best coverage and the fastest speeds (double than the competitor). Consider What's Up (by COSMOTE) or Frog Mobile for (slightly) lower rates without compromising network quality.

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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.

In the busier cities of Greece (Athens, Thessaloniki, Patres, etc.) you will notice employees from the mobile operators walking around trying to sell SIM cards.

These are official salespeople from the mobile operators and not a bunch of scammers.

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.

Prepaid Top-Up 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-Up	Credit After 12% Tax
10 EUR	8.80 EUR
12 EUR	10.56 EUR
15 EUR	13.25 EUR
20 EUR	17.60 EUR
30 EUR	26.40 EUR
40 EUR	35.20 EUR
50 EUR	44 EUR
100 EUR	88 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 🥲.

EU Roaming in Greece

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

The cost of mobile data has been relatively affordable in Europe.

Especially over the last couple of years, where the average cost of data have decreased in the region.

But there are still some countries that have to deal with expensive mobile data rates. Is Greece one of them?

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.

Cable.co.uk split Europe into three territories: Western Europe, Eastern Europe, and 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 GBs 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 expect to spend at least 8 USD (or 6.75 EUR) for just 1 GB of data.

Let's talk about speed because slow internet is excruciating.

So what can you expect in Greece?

Greece’s average mobile download speed is around 76 Mbps, placing it in the top 25 countries globally with the fastest mobile download speed.

The average mobile download speeds have increased steadily over the year (except for the past few months for some reason).

With fast mobile download speeds, extensive nationwide coverage, reasonably priced SIM cards, and rather low 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 = 1.20 USD
• 10 EUR = 12.15 USD
• 100 EUR = 121.55 USD

For up-to-date EUR:USD exchange rates, search EUR to USD on Google, or replace USD with the currency you use.

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Greek Prepaid SIM Cards

Below, I will guide you through COSMOTE (+ What's Up), Vodafone Greece (+ Vodafone CU), WIND Greece (+Q Greece), Frog Mobile & Tazamobile, 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.

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COSMOTE & What's Up Greece

COSMOTE is the largest mobile operator in Greece, with a market share of around 50%. It is also the one with the fastest speeds and has the best network.

The company is also active in Albania as One Telecommunications and Romania as Telekom Romania.

It also has another prepaid brand called What's Up. It used to be a youth-focused brand, but now 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 youth.

In terms of network performance between COSMOTE and What's Up, it is the same. COSMOTE prepaid and What's Up customers have access to 5G NR.

COSMOTE 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)

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 network in Greece.

4G/LTE is available almost anywhere throughout Greece. 97% of Athens is covered by 5G NR. In Thessaloniki, that figure is around 90%.

COSMOTE aims to cover 60% of Greece with 5G NR by the end of 2021.

Below is COSMOTE's coverage map with speed indications in the legend:

I always like to compare official coverage maps with one made independently because some mobile operators are overly optimistic with their maps.

Ironically, this map is more favorable than it should be:

SIM Card Price – COSMOTE & What's Up Greece

You can buy a COSMOTE and What's Up SIM card for 5 EUR in COSMOTE or Germanos (ΓΕΡΜΑΝΟΣ) stores. COSMOTE and What's Up resellers on the streets will sell them too in combination with a plan.

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

However, SIM card activation can take a few days when done through these third parties – you are better off visiting COSMOTE or Germanos stores.

COSMOTE and What's Up SIM cards get deactivated if there has been no activity for 13 months (no top-up for 13 months or no activity for 13 months).

However, your SIM card will become inactive (basically cannot do anything except topping up and calling emergency services) after 90 days of no activity.

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

COSMOTE top-up vouchers, which can be used for What's Up SIM cards, are sold in COSMOTE or Germanos (ΓΕΡΜΑΝΟΣ) stores and many other establishments, such as kiosks, gas stations, and grocery stores.

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.

You can also recharge online (COSMOTE/What's Up) with (international) debit and credit cards – even with PayPal.

All COSMOTE and What's Up top-ups are valid for 60 days.

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).

With each top-up starting from 10 EUR, you get bonus data or bonus credit – this applies to both COSMOTE and What's Up.

The following bonuses are available.

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

Top-Up	Bonus Data	Bonus Validity
12 EUR	N/A	N/A
15 EUR	600 MB	15 days
20 EUR	600 MB	15 days
30 EUR	600 MB	15 days

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

Top-Up	Bonus Data	Bonus Validity
10 EUR	600 MB	15 days
12 EUR	600 MB	15 days
15 EUR	900 MB	15 days
20 EUR	1.2 GB	15 days
30 EUR	1.2 GB	15 days

If you refill in COSMOTE or Germanos stores, the following bonuses apply:

Top-Up	Bonus Data	Bonus Credit	Bonus Data Validity
12 EUR – 14.99 EUR	600 MB	N/A	15 days
15 EUR – 19.99 EUR	900 MB	N/A	15 days
20 EUR – 100 EUR	1.2 GB	N/A	15 days
30 EUR – 59.99 EUR	N/A	+10%	N/A
60 EUR – 100 EUR	N/A	+15%	N/A

If you reload at least 30 EUR, you can choose whether you want bonus data or extra credit.

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

COSMOTE has two COSMOTE-specific data-featured plans:

• Πακέτα προς Εθνικά Δίκτυα/Packages to National Networks (combo)
• Πακέτα EXTRA/Extra Packages (combo)

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

• Πακέτα Ομιλίας/Call Packages (combo)

COSMOTE and What's Up share two data-featured plans:

• Πακέτα Internet/Giga Now-Internet Packages (data-only)
• Play, Social, Chat & Combo Now (social)

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, minutes & SMS for COSMOTE.

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

Price	Plan	Data	On-Net Minutes	Local/EU Minutes 1	Local/EU SMS 1	Validity
10 EUR	Cosmokapta Combo	400 MB	300 minutes	300 minutes	200 SMS	30 days
12 EUR	Cosmokapta Combo Max	800 MB	300 minutes	300 minutes	400 SMS	30 days

¹ local use and to call/SMS other EU/EEA member states when in other EU/EEA member states and back to Greece (NOT from Greece to other EU/EEA member states)

Extra Packages – COSMOTE

The Extra Packages are combo plans with data, minutes & SMS for COSMOTE.

Extra Packages can be activated on the my COSMOTE app:

Price	Plan	Data	On-Net Minutes	Local/EU Minutes 1	Local/EU SMS 1	Validity
2.02 EUR	Extra Speech	N/A	N/A	100 minutes	N/A	30 days
2.02 EUR	Extra Internet	250 MB	N/A	N/A	N/A	30 days
3 EUR	Extra Week	200 MB	N/A	150 minutes	N/A	7 days
4 EUR	Extra Week Max	200 MB	150 minutes	150 minutes	100 SMS	7 days

¹ local use and to call/SMS other EU/EEA member states when in other EU/EEA member states and back to Greece (NOT from Greece to other EU/EEA member states)

Call Packages – What's Up

The Call Packages are combo plans with data, minutes & SMS for What's Up.

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

Price	Plan	Data	On-Net Minutes	Local/EU Minutes 1	Local/EU SMS 1	Validity
3 EUR	Mini Calls	N/A	200 minutes	100 minutes	N/A	7 days
5 EUR	After Dark 5000’ προς What’s Up	N/A	5000 minutes	N/A	N/A	1 night (22:00 – 8:00)
5 EUR	Mini Combo	1 GB	200 minutes	100 minutes	N/A	7 days
5.04 EUR	500’ προς WHAT’S UP & 100’ προς όλους	N/A	500 minutes	100 minutes	N/A	15 days
10 EUR	Combo	400 MB	300 minutes	300 minutes	300 SMS	30 days
12 EUR	Combo Max	800 MB	300 minutes	300 minutes	600 SMS	30 days

¹ local use and to call/SMS other EU/EEA member states when in other EU/EEA member states and back to Greece (NOT from Greece to other EU/EEA member states)

Giga Now/Internet Packages – COSMOTE & What's Up

The Giga Now (COSMOTE) or Internet Packages (What's Up) are data-only plans for COSMOTE and What's Up.

Giga Now/Internet Packages can be activated on the my COSMOTE app or What's Up app. For What's Up, you can also text the Activation Code to 1330:

Price	Plan	Data	EU/EEA Roaming Data	Validity	Activation Code
1 EUR	Giga Day	1 GB	550 MB	24 hours	gigaday
1.50 EUR	Giga Day Max	3 GB	850 MB	24 hours	daymax
2 EUR	Giga Week	3 GB	2200 MB	1 weekend	gigask
4 EUR	Giga Weekend	3 GB	1100 MB	7 days	3GB
5 EUR 1	After Dark 10 GB	10 GB	N/A	30 nights (22:00 – 8:00)	dark1
8.50 EUR	Giga Month	2 GB 1	2 GB	30 days	2048

¹ exclusively for What's Up – cannot be used while roaming

Play, Social, Chat & Combo Now – COSMOTE & What's Up

The Play, Social, Chat & Combo now plans are data-only bundles for select social media, video streaming, or music streaming apps for both COSMOTE and What's Up. They are for local use only.

Play, Social, Chat & Combo Now plans can be activated on the my COSMOTE app or What's Up app:

Price	Plan	Data	Social Data	Apps	Validity
4.50 EUR	Chat Now	N/A	2 GB	Various 1	30 days
4.50 EUR	Social Now	N/A	2 GB	Various 2	30 days
4.50 EUR	Play Now	N/A	5 GB	Various 3	30 days
8.50 EUR	Social & Chat Now Combo	700 MB	2 GB	Various 2, 3	30 days
8.50 EUR	Play Now Combo	5 GB	5 GB	Various 3	30 days
15 EUR	Play Now Unlimited	N/A	Unlimited	Various 3	30 days

¹ COSMOTE Message+, Facebook Messenger, Viber & WhatsApp
² Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Snapchat, TikTok, Tinder, Tumblr & Twitter
³ 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 – COSMOTE & What's Up

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

If no dedicated EU/EEA allowances were mentioned, then you can use your full allowance without restrictions in other EU/EEA member states.

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

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

Note: leave anything not mentioned above untouched.

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Vodafone Greece & Vodafone CU

Vodafone Greece, just Vodafone, is the second-largest mobile operator in Greece. It is, together with WIND Greece, the oldest mobile operator in the country.

It also has another prepaid brand called Vodafone CU. It is a youth-focused brand. However, even the old can get Vodafone CU SIM cards nowadays.

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 youth.

Vodafone (CU) prepaid customers have full access to the Vodafone network, including 5G NR (where available).

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)

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. Do note that this map is more favorable than it should be:

SIM Card Price – Vodafone Greece & Vodafone CU

You can buy a Vodafone or Vodafone (CU) SIM card for 5 EUR in Vodafone stores. Vodafone (CU) resellers on the streets will sell them too in combination with a plan.

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

However, SIM card activation can take a few days when done through these third parties – you are better off visiting Vodafone stores.

Vodafone (CU) cards get deactivated if there has been no activity for 13 months (no top-up for 13 months or no activity for 13 months).

However, your SIM card will become inactive (basically cannot do anything except topping up and calling emergency services) after 90 days of no activity.

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

Vodafone top-up vouchers, which can be used for Vodafone CU SIM cards, are sold in Vodafone stores and many other establishments, such as kiosks, gas stations, and grocery stores.

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

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

All Vodafone (CU) top-ups are valid for 60 days.

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).

With each online top-up starting from 10 EUR, you get bonus data.

The following online top-up bonuses are available.

Top Up	Bonus Data	Bonus Validity
10 EUR 1	500 MB	15 days
12 EUR	700 MB	15 days
15 EUR	900 MB	15 days
20 EUR	1.1 GB	15 days

¹ applies to Vodafone only

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

Vodafone has four data-featured plans:

• Combo Plans (as the name implies)
• Tourist Packages (combo for tourists)
• Vodafone You (customizable combo)
• Internet Packages (as the name suggests)

Vodafone CU has four data-featured plans:

• Speaking Plans (combo)
• Panic Button (short-term data-only)
• Internet Plan (as the name implies)
• CU Pass (social)

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, minutes & SMS for Vodafone.

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

Price	Data	Social Media Data	Local/EU Minutes 1	Local/EU SMS 1	Validity
1.50 EUR	N/A	N/A	200 minutes	N/A	1 day
3 EUR	150 MB	N/A	150 minutes	N/A	7 days
5 EUR	1 GB	N/A	250 minutes	N/A	7 days
8.50 EUR	N/A	Various 2	500 minutes	N/A	15 days
8.50 EUR	N/A	Various 3	500 minutes	N/A	15 days
10 EUR	600 MB	N/A	600 minutes	100 SMS	30 days
10.50 EUR	1 GB	N/A	300 minutes	N/A	30 days
12 EUR	800 MB	N/A	600 minutes	100 SMS	30 days

¹ local use and to call/SMS other EU/EEA member states when in other EU/EEA member states and back to Greece (NOT from Greece to other EU/EEA member states)
² Amazon Prime Video, Daily Motion, Deezer, ERT, Napster, Netflix, Spotify, YouTube, Vimeo & WebTV
³ Call+, Facebook, Facebook Messenger, Instagram, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Snapchat, Telegram, TikTok, Tinder, Tumblr, Twitter, Viber, Vodafone Message+ & WhatsApp

Tourist Packages – Vodafone Greece

The Tourist Packages are combo plans or data-only plans aimed at tourists. They include data, minutes for local and international use & SMS for local and international use for Vodafone.

You do not need a Tourist SIM card to activate these plans.

Tourist Packages can be purchased on the my Vodafone (GR) app:

Price	Data	Local/EU Minutes 1	Vodafone International Minutes 2	International Minutes 3	Vodafone International SMS 2	Validity
8.50 EUR	3 GB	50 minutes	600 minutes	50 minutes	600 SMS	15 days
8.50 EUR	7 GB	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	15 days
17 EUR	7 GB	120 minutes	1500 minutes	120 minutes	1500 SMS	30 days
17 EUR	16 GB	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	30 days

¹ local use and to call/SMS other EU/EEA member states when in other EU/EEA member states and back to Greece (NOT from Greece to other EU/EEA member states)
² to Vodafone Greece & Vodafone around the world (Vodafone International)
³ to Australia, Austria, Belgium” data-wpil-keyword-link=”linked” href=”https://www.phonetravelwiz.com/buying-a-sim-card-in-belgium-guide/”>Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia” data-wpil-keyword-link=”linked” href=”https://www.phonetravelwiz.com/buying-a-sim-card-in-croatia-guide/”>Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark” data-wpil-keyword-link=”linked” href=”https://www.phonetravelwiz.com/buying-a-sim-card-in-denmark-guide/”>Denmark, Finland” data-wpil-keyword-link=”linked” href=”https://www.phonetravelwiz.com/buying-a-sim-card-in-finland-guide/”>Finland, Germany, Hungary, Israel, Italy, Lebanon, Norway, Philippines, Poland, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, United Kingdom & United States

Vodafone You – Vodafone Greece

Vodafone You is a customizable plan allowing you to set how much data and how many minutes you want for Vodafone.

Each Vodafone You plan needs at least 800 MB of data and 500 minutes, costing 10 EUR.

The following Vodafone You options are available, which can be purchased on the my Vodafone (GR) app:

Data/Minutes	800 MB	1.1 GB	1.6 GB
500 minutes	10 EUR	11 EUR	13 EUR
600 minutes	11 EUR	12 EUR	14 EUR
700 minutes	12 EUR	13 EUR	15 EUR

Internet Packages – Vodafone Greece

The Internet Packages are data-only plans for Vodafone.

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

Price	Data	Validity
1.50 EUR	3 GB	1 day
3 EUR	5 GB	2 days
5 EUR	4 GB	7 days
8.50 EUR	4 GB	7 days
10 EUR	3 GB	30 days
10 EUR	4 GB	30 days
10.50 EUR	7 GB	25 days

Speaking Plans – Vodafone CU

The Speaking plans are combo bundles with data, minutes & SMS for Vodafone CU.

Speaking can be bought on the my CU app:

Price	Plan	Data	Local/EU Minutes 1	Local/EU SMS 1	Validity
1.50 EUR	Daily Voice	N/A	200 minutes	N/A	1 day
3 EUR	Talk to All Weekly	N/A	250 minutes	N/A	7 days
5 EUR	Weekly Combo	1 GB	250 minutes	N/A	7 days
8.50 EUR	Voice & Video 15D	Unlimited 3	500 minutes	N/A	15 days
8.50 EUR	Video & Social 15D	Unlimited 2	500 minutes	N/A	15 days
10 EUR	CU Combo	600 MB	1200 minutes	600 SMS	30 days
12 EUR	CU Combo L	1200 MB	1200 minutes	1200 SMS	30 days
15 EUR	CU Combo XL	1400 MB	1400 minutes	1400 SMS	30 days

¹ local use and to call/SMS other EU/EEA member states when in other EU/EEA member states and back to Greece (NOT from Greece to other EU/EEA member states)
² for Amazon Prime Video, Daily Motion, Deezer ERT WebTV, Netflix, Spotify, Vimeo & YouTube only
³ for Call+, Facebook, Facebook Messenger, Instagram, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Snapchat, Telegram, TikTok, Tinder, Tumblr, Twitter, Viber, Vodafone Message+ & WhatsApp only

Panic Button – Vodafone CU

The Panic button gets you 5 GB of data valid for an hour at no cost for Vodafone CU. It can be activated only twice a month and is for local use only.

Text SOS to 1252 to press the Panic Button.

Price	Data	Validity	Activation Code
Free	5 GB	1 hour	SOS

Internet Plans – Vodafone CU

The Internet Plans are data-only bundles.

Internet Plans can be bought on the my CU app:

Price	Plan	Data	Validity
1 EUR	Nata Giga Day	1 GB	1 day
1.50 EUR	Nata Giga Day L	3 GB	24 hours
3 EUR	Nata Giga Wknd	5 GB	1 weekend (Friday 18:00 – Sunday 23:59)
5 EUR	Nata Giga Week	4 GB	7 days
7 EUR 1	Giga Nights	12 GB	30 nights (20:00 – 8:00)

¹ cannot be used while roaming

CU Pass – Vodafone CU

The CU Pass are are data-only bundles for select social media, video streaming, or music streaming apps for Vodafone CU. They are for local use only.

CU Pass can be bought on the my CU app:

Price	Plan	Social Data
2 EUR	Weekly Video & Music Pass	Various 1
5 EUR 3	Video & Music Pass	Various 1
5 EUR 3	Social & Chat Pass	Various 2

¹ Amazon Prime Video, Daily Motion, Deezer, ERT WebTV, Napster Netflix, Spotify, Vimeo & YouTube
² Call+, Facebook, Facebook Messenger, Instagram, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Snapchat, Telegram, TikTok, Tinder, Tumblr, Twitter, Viber, Vodafone Message+ & WhatsApp
³ you pay 3 EUR instead of 5 EUR if you are under 24

EU Roaming – Vodafone & Vodafone CU

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

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.

APN/Internet Settings – Vodafone Greece & Vodafone CU

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

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WIND Greece & Q Greece

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

WIND's prepaid line is called WIND F2G (Free 2 Go).

Q Telecom used to be a separate mobile operator until WIND purchased it. Since then, it has become a budget prepaid line of WIND. Nowadays, Q Telecom is simply known as Q.

The difference between WIND and Q is that Q has cheaper plans.

In terms of network performance between WIND and Q, it is the same. WIND F2G and Q customers have access to 5G NR.

WIND 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)

This is what you will learn about WIND & Q:

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

Coverage – WIND Greece & Q Greece

WIND has extensive coverage throughout Greece.

4G/LTE is available almost anywhere.

Below is WIND’s coverage map. Do note that this map is more favorable than it should be:

SIM Card Price – WIND Greece & Q Greece

You can buy a WIND F2G or Q SIM card for 5 EUR in WIND stores. WIND resellers on the streets will sell them too in combination with a plan.

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

However, SIM card activation can take a few days when done through these third parties – you are better off visiting Vodafone stores.

WIND and Q cards get deactivated if there has been no activity for 12 months (no top-up for 12 months or no activity for 12 months).

After that period, you will have another 35 days to recharge. Otherwise, your SIM card and phone number will be terminated.

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Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – WIND Greece & Q Greece

WIND and Q top-up vouchers are sold in WIND stores and many other establishments, such as kiosks, gas stations, and grocery stores.

The following top-up options are available:

• 12 EUR
• 15 EUR
• 20 EUR
• 30 EUR

To top up your WIND 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 (WIND/Q) with (international) debit and credit cards – even with PayPal.

Call 1265 to check your WIND 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).

With each top-up starting from 10 EUR, you get bonus data or bonus credit – this applies to both WIND and Q.

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

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

Top-Up	Bonus Data	Bonus On-Net Minutes	Bonus Validity
10 EUR – 14.99 EUR	1 GB	3000 minutes	30 days
15 EUR =>	2 GB	3000 minutes	30 days

Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers – WIND Greece & Q Greece

WIND has five data-featured plans:

• Blender (flexible combo)
• Combo (as the name implies)
• Smart Data (data)
• Data (as the name suggests)
• More (combo add-on)

Q has three data-featured plans:

• App Exclusive (combo)
• Qstar Bundles (combo)
• Data Bundles (as the name implies)

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

Blender – WIND Greece

The Blender plan allows you to select which benefit you want: 1.2 GB or 450 local minutes, or 120 local SMS – all valid for 30 days for WIND. It costs 10.40 EUR and can be activated on the myF2G app.

Combo – WIND Greece

The Combo plans are, as the name implies, combo bundles with data, minutes & SMS for WIND.

Combo plans can be activated on the myF2G app:

Price	Plan	Data	Local/EU Minutes 1	Local/EU SMS 1	Validity
10.40 EUR	Talk to All & Data	600 MB	600 minutes	60 SMS	30 days
12 EUR	Talk to All & Data Plus	800 MB	800 minutes	80 SMS	30 days
17.50 EUR	Talk to All & Data Plus	2 GB	2000 minutes	200 SMS	30 days

¹ local use and to call/SMS other EU/EEA member states when in other EU/EEA member states and back to Greece (NOT from Greece to other EU/EEA member states)

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

Smart Data – WIND Greece

The Smart Data Plans are data-only plans for WIND.

Smart Data plans can be activated on the myF2G app:

Price	Plan	Data	Validity
1.50 EUR	Smart Day	3 GB	1 day
2 EUR	Smart Weekend	3 GB	1 weekend
5 EUR	Smart Week	4 GB	7 days
5 EUR 1	Smart Nights	10 GB	30 nights (22:0 – 8:00)

¹ cannot be used while roaming

Data – WIND Greece

The Data plans are, unlike the name suggests, combo bundles with data and minutes for WIND.

Data plans can be activated on the myF2G app:

Price	Plan	Data	Local/EU Minutes 1	Validity
10.40 EUR	Data #14	4 GB	100 minutes	30 days
17.50 EUR	Data #10	10 GB	200 minutes	30 days

¹ local use and to call/SMS other EU/EEA member states when in other EU/EEA member states and back to Greece (NOT from Greece to other EU/EEA member states)

More Add-On – WIND Greece

The More Add-On is a combo add-on with 200 MB, 200 minutes & 100 SMS – all valid for 15 days. It cannot be purchased as a standalone plan. The More- Add-On can be activated on the myF2G app.

Price	Data	Local Minutes	Local SMS	Validity
3 EUR	200 MB	200 minutes	100 SMS	15 days

App Exclusive – Q Greece

The App Exclusive plan is a combo bundle with 500 MB, 150 minutes & 150 SMS – all valid for 30 days for Q. It costs 6.90 EUR and can only be activated on the myQ app.

Price	Data	Local Minutes	Local SMS	Validity
6.90 EUR	500 MB	150 minutes	150 minutes	30 days

Qstar Bundles – Q Greece

The Qstar Bundles are combo plans with data and minutes for Q.

Qstar Bundles can be purchased on the myQ app:

Price	Plan	Data	Local/International Minutes 1	Validity
8.50 EUR	ΚΙΟΥ ΣΤΑΡ	500 MB	200 minutes	30 days
12 EUR	ΚΙΟΥ ΣΤΑΡ ΜΠΙΓΚ	1 GB	350 minutes	30 days
17.50 EUR	ΚΙΟΥ ΣΤΑΡ ΧΙΟΥΤΖ	1.5 GB	500 minutes	30 days

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

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

Data Plans – Q Greece

The Data Plans are data-only bundles for Q.

Data plans can be purchased on the myQ app:

Price	Plan	Data	Validity
2 EUR	Q Ntata Ek	3 GB	1 weekend (Saturday 00:01 – Sunday 23:59)
5 EUR 1	Q Ntata Th Nyxta	10 GB	30 nights (22:01 – 7:59)
6.90 EUR	Q Nata	1.25 GB	30 days
10.40 EUR	ΜΠΙΓΚ ΝΤΑΤΑ ΣΤΑΡ	4 GB	30 days

¹ cannot be used while roaming

EU Roaming – WIND Greece & Q Greece

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

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

APN/Internet Settings – WIND Greece & Q Greece

• Name: WIND Internet
• APN: qint.b-online.gr

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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.

Although Frog Mobile has full access to the COSMOTE network, it does not have 5G NR access (yet).

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 From 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.

SIM Card Price – Frog Mobile

You can buy a Frog Mobile SIM card for 5 EUR in COSMOTE or Germanos (ΓΕΡΜΑΝΟΣ) stores. However, many COSMOTE and Germanos stores mostly have COSMOTE or What's Up SIM cards instead.

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

However, SIM card activation can take a few days when done through these third parties – you are better off visiting COSMOTE or Germanos stores.

Frog Mobile SIM cards get deactivated if there has been no activity for 13 months (no top-up for 13 months or no activity for 13 months).

However, your SIM card will become inactive (basically cannot do anything except topping up and calling emergency services) after 90 days of no activity.

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Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – Frog Mobile

Frog Mobile top-up vouchers are sold in COSMOTE or Germanos (ΓΕΡΜΑΝΟΣ) stores and many other establishments, such as kiosks, gas stations, and grocery stores.

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.

All Frog Mobile top-ups are valid for 60 days.

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).

Just like any other mobile operator in Greece, you get bonuses/gifts with each (online) top-up. You can see them in the image below:

Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers – Frog Mobile

Frog Mobile has four data-featured plans:

• Data Me Now (short-term data)
• Frog Packages for Mobile Internet (as the name implies)
• Frog Giga (data)
• Frog Social (social media)

Data Me Now – Frog Mobile

The Data Me Now plan gets you unlimited data 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.

Price	Data	Validity
Free	Unlimited	2 hours

Frog Packages for Mobile Internet – Frog Mobile

The Frog Packages for Mobile Internet are, as the name implies, data-only plans.

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

Price	Data	Validity	Activation Code
4.44 EUR	2 GB	25 days	17317
8.50 EUR	5 GB	25 days	14200

Frog Giga – Frog Mobile

The Frog Giga plans are data-only bundles.

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

Price	Plan	Data	EU/EEA Roaming Data	Validity	Activation Code
1 EUR	Giga Day	1 GB	550 MB	24 hours	gigaday
1.50 EUR	Giga Day Max	3 GB	850 MB	24 hours	gigadaymax
2 EUR	Giga Week	3 GB	2200 MB	1 weekend	gigaask
4 EUR	Giga Weekend	3 GB	1100 MB	7 days	3GB
8.50 EUR	Giga Month 1	2 GB	2 GB	30 days	gigamonth

¹ unused data will roll over to the next month as long as you renew your plan on time

Frog Social – Frog Mobile

The Frog Social plans are are data-only bundles for select social media, video streaming, or music streaming apps. They are for local use only.

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

Price	Plan	Data	Apps	Validity	Activation Code
4.50 EUR	Chat Now	2 GB	Various 1	30 days	C1
4.50 EUR	Social Now	2 GB	Various 2	30 days	S1
4.50 EUR	Play Now	5 GB	Various 3	30 days	V1
15 EUR	Play Now Unlimited	Unlimited	Various 3	30 days	V3

¹ COSMOTE Message+, Facebook Messenger, Viber & WhatsApp
² Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Snapchat, TikTok, Tinder, Tumblr & Twitter
³ 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 allowances in the following EU/EEA member states without paying roaming fees:

If no dedicated EU/EEA allowances were mentioned, then you can use your full allowance without restrictions in other EU/EEA member states.

APN/Internet Settings – Frog Mobile

• Name: Frog Mobile
• APN: internet

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Tazamobile

Tazamobile is a Vodafone Greece MVNO.

It is popular with the migrant community due to the low international call rates.

Although Tazamobile has full access to the Vodafone Greece network, it does not have 5G NR access (yet).

To learn about Tazamobile’s frequencies, jump back to Vodafone Greece’s frequencies.

This is what you will learn about Tazamobile:

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

Coverage – Tazamobile

Tazamobile is a Vodafone Greece MVNO, meaning Tazamobile uses the Vodafone Greece network and does not have its own mobile infrastructure.

To find out what to expect in terms of coverage with Tazamobile, jump to the Vodafone Greece Coverage section.

SIM Card Price – Tazamobile

You can buy a Tazamobile SIM card for 5 EUR from the Taza Van that drives around the Athens area. You can also get it at Menandrou 58, Omonoia, Athens, or a handful of retailers (kiosks, convenience stores & small grocery stores).

The Taza Van stops at the following locations:

• Monday: Pakistan‘s Embassy – Elaiona's camp
• Tuesday: Malakasas camp 2
• Wednesday: Elaiona's camp
• Thursday: Elaiona's camp
• Friday: Malakasa's camp 1

Do note that Vodafone Greece does not sell Tazamobile SIM cards, making it harder for anyone to get Tazamobile SIM cards. Especially if you will not stay in Athens.

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Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – Tazamobile

Tazamobile SIM cards can be topped up with Vodafone Greece top-up vouchers. They are sold in Vodafone stores and many other establishments, such as kiosks, gas stations, and grocery stores.

To top up your Tazamobile SIM card, call 1252 and follow the instructions. The same number can be used to check your balance.

You can also top up and check your balance on the My Taza app (Android/iOS).

Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers – Tazamobile

Tazamobile has three data-featured plans:

• Combo Data & Calling Bundles (as the name implies)
• Tourist Voice & Mobile Data Bundles (combo for tourists)
• Mobile Internet Data (as the name suggests)

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

Combo Data & Calling Bundles – Tazamobile

The Combo Data & Calling Bundles are combo plans with data and minutes.

Combo Data & Calling Bundles can be activated by texting the Activation Code to 19109:

Price	Plan	Data	On-Net Minutes	Local/EU Minutes 6	International Minutes	Validity	Activation Code
5.30 EUR	Georgia Combo	1.5 GB	100 minutes 3	N/A	40 minutes 4	25 days	GEO8
5.30 EUR	India Combo 1	1.5 GB	N/A	N/A	240 minutes 5	25 days	IND5
5.30 EUR	Bangladesh Combo 2	2 GB	N/A	N/A	240 minutes 1	25 days	BANG5
5.30 EUR	Pakistan Combo 2	2 GB	N/A	N/A	100 minutes	25 days	PAK5
8.50 EUR	Bangladesh Combo 1	2.5 GB	600 minutes	100 minutes	460 minutes 1	25 days	BANG8
8.50 EUR	India Combo 1	3 GB	600 minutes	100 minutes	480 minutes 5	25 days	IND8
8.50 EUR	Pakistan Combo 1	3 GB	600 minutes	100 minutes	200 minutes 2	25 days	PAK8

¹ to Pakistan
² to Bangladesh
³ to Vodafone Greece only
⁴ to Georgia
⁵ to India
⁶ local use and to call/SMS other EU/EEA member states when in other EU/EEA member states and back to Greece (NOT from Greece to other EU/EEA member states)

Tourist Voice & Mobile Data Bundles – Tazamobile

Tourist Voice & Mobile Data Bundles can be activated by texting the Activation Code to 1252:

Price	Plan	Data	On-Net/Vodafone Minutes 1	Local/EU Minutes 3	International Minutes 2	On-Net/Vodafone SMS 1	Validity	Activation Code
8.50 EUR	Tourist T1	3 GB	600 minutes	50 minutes	50 minutes	600 SMS	15 days	T1
17 EUR	Tourist T2	7 GB	1500 minutes	120 minutes	120 minutes	1500 SMS	30 days	T2

¹ to Vodafone Greece & Vodafone around the world (Vodafone International)
² to Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Hungary, Israel, Italy, Lebanon, Norway, Philippines, Poland, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, United Kingdom & United States
³ local use and to call/SMS other EU/EEA member states when in other EU/EEA member states and back to Greece (NOT from Greece to other EU/EEA member states)

Mobile Internet Data – Tazamobile

Mobile Internet Data can be activated by texting the Activation Code to 1252:

Price	Plan	Data	Validity	Activation Code
1 EUR	Daily 1 GB	1 GB	1 day	1D
1.50 EUR	Daily Plus 3 GB	3 GB	1 day	1DL
2 EUR	Weekend 5 GB	5 GB	1 weekend	3GIGA
4.44 EUR	2 GB	2 GB	7 days	D4
5 EUR	Weekly 4 GB	4 GB	25 days	W
8.50 EUR	5 GB	5 GB	25 days	4
10.50 EUR	7 GB	7 GB	25 days	7

EU Roaming – Tazamobile

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

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

APN/Internet Settings – Tazamobile

• Name: Tazamobile
• APN: internet.vodafone.gr

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Other Ways to Stay Connected When Traveling in Greece

I would highly encourage anyone visiting Greece to get themselves a Greek SIM card – you will be saving a lot of money when you do so.

However, for some, getting a Greek SIM card is not an option. For example, your device may be SIM-locked, meaning that you cannot use any other SIM card other than the SIM card provided by your operator.

There are other ways to stay online while in Greece, but they may not be cheap.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IhLfhARWaJ0

However, these methods may be more expensive than getting a SIM card from the local mobile operators.

International Roaming

International roaming is the most convenient way to stay connected when traveling in other countries because you do not have to buy a new SIM card, have to deal with SIM card registration regulations, nor have multiple phone numbers to deal with.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0X7xGPry-Tc

However, international roaming has proven to be expensive in many cases, especially compared to buying local SIM cards. That is why many travelers are not fond of international roaming.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YNXUQnX3Uww

International roaming has its pros and cons. However, it is important to know how it works. This in-depth guide explains it all.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kSKtHeE0rVg

Find out whether your mobile operator has attractive roaming rates for the Greece here.

Using an International SIM Card or Travel SIM Card

International SIM cards are SIM cards made for the traveler in mind. Using them is often cheaper than international roaming. However, they are almost always more expensive than using a local SIM card.

There are many other advantages and disadvantages of getting international SIM cards, which you can learn about here.

Using a Mobile Hotspot (Pocket WIFI)

Mobile hotspots, or pocket WIFI, are small devices that connect to the local operators of the country you are visiting.

Mobile hotspots are ideal for families or those traveling in a large group, as they allow you to connect multiple devices to one hotspot without the need of each traveler having to buy a SIM card.

You can either buy a mobile hotspot or rent one.

Using Free WIFI Networks

Using free WIFI connections is the cheapest way to stay connected because they are free.

The major downside of trying to use WIFI hotspots is that you will have to locate them, and they are not available on every corner in Greece.

Make sure to protect your internet traffic with a VPN so that hackers cannot steal your personal data.

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The Preferred Way to Stay Connected When Traveling in Greece

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

Local Prepaid SIM Cards in Other European Countries

Visiting other countries in Europe? Check out my Europe SIM card buying guide, covering other European nations, such as:

Going to other places around the world? Then you should also check out my sim card buying guides for other destinations around the world.

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Next Steps to Enhance Your Travel Experiences

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Besides that, I also list services and items I use to make my life easier – and I believe they will help you too!

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Do you want to learn how I started an online business that allows me to generate income while traveling?

In my starting an online business guide, I tell you which tools, services, and products I have for this site and my YouTube channel.

If I can start a business about something I am passionate about (phone travel), then you can do it too!

Learn About Your Phone Travel Options

You can buy local prepaid SIM cards, international SIM cards, mobile hotspots, or roam internationally.

Each of these options has its pros and cons. Learn more about them, and find the best option for you.

Phone Travel Tips, Tricks & Hacks

I have written many articles with tips and hacks to save money on mobile costs while abroad. You surely want to check them out!

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