DriftEuropa Reference

Greece
mobile operators

Which operators power our eSIM plans for Greece, the local network to lean on, and what a tourist SIM costs on the ground.

The DriftEuropa eSIM plans for Greece shown on this page use Nova (anciennement Wind Hellas), Vodafone Greece and offer 5G depending on the plan. Check each plan for its exact network, data allowance, validity and price before choosing. Available plans are fully refundable within 30 days as long as the eSIM has not been used on a network at the destination.

Main operatorNova (anciennement Wind Hellas)
Vodafone Greece
Local SIM$15-25
Operators in our plans2

Cosmote offers the widest network with the best island and rural reach.

77 MSI99 NQI

Plan share by operator

Share of the eSIM plans we sell for Greece, by underlying operator.

Nova (anciennement Wind Hellas): 50% (101 plans) Vodafone Greece: 50% (101 plans) 2 OPERATORS
  • Nova (anciennement Wind Hellas)50%
  • Vodafone Greece50%

Network at a glance

Nova (anciennement Wind Hellas) and Vodafone Greece is the network most travellers lean on in Greece. 5G is live on at least one operator we carry, so newer phones can reach top speeds in covered areas. On our Mobile Speed Index it scores 77, placing it among the stronger networks in the region. Median data price has held steady from $0.99 per GB in June 2026 to $0.99 in September 2026.

The operators behind our plans

Each network we carry in Greece, with who runs it and what generation it reaches.

Nova (anciennement Wind Hellas)#3
Owner
United Group
Network
5G
5G
5G since June 2022
Plans we carry
101
Vodafone Greece#2
Owner
Vodafone Group
Network
5G
5G
5G since December 2020
Plans we carry
101

Common questions

Which operator is best in Greece?

Nova (anciennement Wind Hellas) and Vodafone Greece offers the widest reach for most travellers. Cosmote offers the widest network with the best island and rural reach. Our eSIM plans run on the strongest available network, so you do not have to choose a SIM at the counter.

Does Greece have 5G?

Yes. At least one operator we carry runs 5G, available mainly in larger cities and along major corridors. Older devices fall back to 4G automatically.

How much is a local SIM in Greece?

A tourist SIM bought on arrival typically runs $15-25. An eSIM skips the queue and the passport scan, and activates by QR code before you land.

How many operators power Greece eSIM plans?

We carry plans across 2 operators in Greece. The donut above shows how our catalogue splits between them.

How we read this

Plan share counts how many of the eSIM plans we sell for Greece run on each operator. It reflects catalogue depth, not subscriber market share. The top operator is the network we would hand a traveller who can pick only one.