Internet in Greece: eSIM, Carriers & Travel Guide
eSIM from 1,00 USD · 100 MB. Networks: Vodafone (5G), Wind (5G).
Current eSIM Plans (examples)
Carriers & Coverage in Greece
Cosmote
Best for: Best overall coverage including islands
- Dominant network; best choice for island-hopping
- Strong on ferries and in remote island villages
Vodafone Greece
Best for: Urban data speeds
- Good 5G in Athens and Thessaloniki
- Island coverage trails Cosmote in smaller islands
Wind Hellas
Best for: Value in cities
- Covers major cities well; limited on smaller islands
- Budget-friendly for short urban stays
Known Weak Signal Areas
- Smaller Aegean and Ionian islands (Ikaria, Folegandros)
- Mountain hiking routes (Taygetos, Pindus)
- Sea crossings between islands by ferry
- Ancient site interiors with thick stone walls
Coverage by City
- Athens — Good coverage; Acropolis hill and tourist areas well-served.
- Thessaloniki — Second city; solid 4G/5G downtown.
- Santorini — Oia, Fira and main towns covered; caldera boat trips can blip.
- Mykonos — Well-covered; beach parties can saturate local cells.
- Heraklion — Crete main city; Knossos archaeological site well-covered.
- Rhodes — Old Town and resort areas good; remote south coast weaker.
Useful Apps in Greece
- Ride-hailing: Uber (Athens only), Beat (Taxibeat), local taxis
- Maps: Google Maps, Maps.me
- Messaging: WhatsApp, Viber
Everything About Internet in Greece
Cities
Internet in Athens
Internet in Thessaloniki
Internet in Santorini
Internet in Mykonos
Internet in Heraklion
Internet in Rhodes
Internet in Corfu
Internet in Patras
Getting There
Carriers
Coverage
Prices & Plans
Data Prices
Roaming vs SIM vs eSIM
7 / 15 / 30-Day Plans
Unlimited Data & Fair Use
How Much Data Do I Need?
Practical
Uber, Maps & Taxis
How to Activate an eSIM
No Signal / APN Troubleshooting
SIM Scams & Where to Buy Safely
WhatsApp, 2FA & Banking