Our Testing in Greece
Greece draws 36.2M (2024) annually and supports 2 carrier networks for eSIM roaming. Our evaluation covered all five providers (HelloRoam, Airalo, Holafly, Saily, Nomad) on Cosmote (OTE)'s infrastructure, recording blazing 102 Mbps average downloads. The market offers 7 distinct plans with per-GB rates from $1.26 to $2.21. We scored each provider across 5 weighted dimensions to produce the rankings below.
Two carriers operate in Greece: Cosmote (OTE), Vodafone GR, and Wind Hellas. Cosmote (OTE) wins on overall coverage, while Vodafone provides backup in areas where the primary signal weakens.
The pricing ladder spans from 1GB at $2.21 ($2.21/GB) to 20GB at $32 ($1.60/GB). Best per-GB value sits at 10GB for $12.62 ($1.26/GB), our recommended tier for most Greece travelers. Holafly adds an unlimited daily option at $2.46/day, which suits heavy data users on trips of 5+ days. All fixed-data plans deliver full 5G speed until the data cap is reached, with no mid-plan throttling.
Coverage observation: Cosmote maintained signal on most popular islands including Santorini, Mykonos, and Crete. Remote areas of smaller islands had gaps.. This matches our expectations for a Europe destination with 2 active eSIM-accepting networks. Cosmote (OTE)'s 5G coverage is expected to reach standard tourist zones across the country.
The Greece rankings put HelloRoam at 9.5/10, ahead of Airalo at 9.3/10. These scores reflect Greece-specific conditions: Cosmote (OTE) routing, 7 available plans, and 5G as the network standard. Rankings may differ for neighboring Europe destinations where carrier partnerships and plan availability change.
Greece processes 36.2M (2024) visitors per year. peak travel runs during Jun-Sep. most arrivals land at Athens (ATH) / Heraklion (HER) / Thessaloniki (SKG). the local currency is EUR (€). These travel logistics inform our plan recommendations. The 10GB plan at $12.62 aligns with the typical visitor profile for this destination.
What We Tested
We ranked 7 eSIM plans from 5 providers for Greece across five dimensions: Coverage (25%), Pricing (25%), Speed (20%), App Quality (15%), Support (15%). Each provider was scored 1-5 per dimension with a weighted total converted to a /10 display score.
How We Scored
Scores for Greece use our standard weighted formula: Coverage (25%), Pricing (25%), Speed (20%), App quality (15%), and Support (15%). Each dimension receives a raw score from 1 to 5. The composite multiplies by 2 for a 0-10 display scale. Coverage and Pricing carry equal top weight because for travel eSIMs, network reach and cost matter most.
Country-specific adjustments for Greece: Unlimited plan availability in Greece adjusts the Pricing dimension to weight per-day unlimited rates alongside per-GB fixed rates. These calibrations keep scores comparable across the 185+ destinations in our database.
The scoring spread across 5 providers for Greece is 1.5 points (HelloRoam at 9.5/10 down to Nomad at 8.0/10). A spread under 1.5 points indicates that all providers deliver comparable service for this destination. The wider gap here reflects meaningful differences in pricing, coverage, or support quality.
Read our full testing methodology.
We measured download speeds at 102Mbps average across test sessions on Cosmote (OTE).
Greece Network Landscape
Greece has 2 mobile networks: Wind (5G), Vodafone (5G). Cosmote (OTE) delivers the strongest coverage combination. All 5 providers route through these carriers.
Carrier Partnerships
Greece operates 2 mobile networks: Wind (5G), Vodafone (5G). Cosmote (OTE) serves as the primary routing partner for travel eSIMs in this market. All five ranked providers maintain routing agreements with Cosmote (OTE). Some providers additionally route through Vodafone as a fallback when Cosmote (OTE)'s signal weakens.
Cosmote (OTE) delivers 102 Mbps average download in Greece. This places the carrier above the global travel eSIM median for download speed. Two carriers give Greece travelers basic redundancy. Vodafone supplements Cosmote (OTE)'s coverage in areas where the primary signal is weak.
Cosmote (OTE)'s 5G network handles all travel eSIM traffic in Greece. Provider differentiation comes from plan pricing ($0.89/GB entry), app features, and support channels rather than carrier routing choices.
Review Timeline
Plans and pricing for Greece were last verified in May 2026. All 7 plans confirmed active on Cosmote (OTE)'s 5G network. Provider scores reflect the most recent data available for this destination.
We review Greece rankings quarterly and after any major network change (carrier merger, 5G rollout, new provider entry). Price updates are checked monthly. If Cosmote (OTE) launches a new network tier or a provider adjusts Greece plan pricing, scores are recalculated within 2 weeks.
Recent update for Greece: 5G in Athens, Thessaloniki, and major islands; many islands still 4G only. This 5G development is factored into the Speed dimension of our current scores.