- Reliability
- High
Overall7.7/10Faster internet than about 75% of cities
Good to know
Good to Know
- Greek street vendors and small mobile shops in central Athens offer highly competitive prepaid deals with substantial data allowances.
- Cosmote and Vodafone are the strongest networks for consistent coverage and speed; Nova is more budget-friendly but weaker outside major cities.
- Physical SIM activation in shops is straightforward, while airport SIMs carry a significant markup—buy in the city instead.
- e-SIMs activate digitally within minutes and offer pricing comparable to or better than airport physical SIMs.
- Dual-SIM functionality allows you to keep your home number active while using a Greece e-SIM for data.
Mobile Networks
Primary Carriers
Cosmote
- Notes
- Cosmote is the flagship with the widest coverage and fastest Internet, especially outside cities.
Vodafone
- Notes
- Vodafone is a strong player with international support, good rates, and reliable 4G.
Nova
- Notes
- Nova is a more budget-friendly option with adequate service and a developed network in cities.
Nova Prepaid Plans
- Description
- Nova has a separate prepaid SIM card service called FREE2GO, with prices ranging from €1.43 to €6/day ($1.55 to $6.90/day), and you can choose any duration in the range from 1 to 90 days.
Price Per Day Range
- Low
- €1.43
- High
- €6.00
Vodafone Prepaid Plans
- Description
- Vodafone offers two plans, ranging from €18.10 to €27 (~$21.10 to $31.50 USD), with either 25 GB or unlimited data and 200 minutes for calls in Greece, lasting 20 to 30 days.
Price Range
- Low
- €18
- High
- €27
Connectivity Reliability Tier
high
Connectivity Reliability Tier Rationale
Athens benefits from strong, widespread LTE and expanding 5G coverage with multiple reliable carriers and easy e-SIM/SIM access, indicating dependable connectivity for remote work.
Broadband
- Availability And Reliability
- Greece has strong LTE coverage and rapidly expanding 5G networks. Greece ranks 35th in the world in terms of mobile and broadband Internet speed.
- Typical Download Speeds Mbps
- The top 3 Greece mobile operators provide fairly fast Internet with an average of 97 Mbps download speed.
e-SIM Providers
- Description
- Greece has strong LTE coverage and rapidly expanding 5G networks, making e-SIM performance very close to local SIM cards in most regions. e-SIM plans for Greece include: 1-2GB plans from $0.71; 3-5GB plans from $1.87; 6-10GB plans from $3.46; 15-20GB plans from $8.55; 25-50GB plans from $14.28.
- Local Acquisition Note
- SIM cards at Athens Airport are significantly more expensive than e-SIMs or SIM cards in the city, but once you get into the city, prices change completely.
Physical SIM In City
- Price
- €15
- Description
- In central Athens you can find local street vendors and small mobile shops offering very competitive deals, sometimes even large data bundles or unlimited data for around €15 EUR.
AI-generated estimateData refreshed July 2026
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