Greece, located in the south-eastern region of Europe, is a country with a population of approximately 10.6 million dispersed across an array of islands as well as the mainland. Its topography, with many mountainous regions and nearly 6,000 islands, presents both challenges and opportunities for the deployment of technologies and telecommunications. Major urban centres like Athens and Thessaloniki feature mature telecommunications infrastructure, while remote islands and rural areas may lack comparable resources. Greek telecommunications operators have embraced innovative solutions such as satellite and wireless technologies to bridge the geographical gaps. The country is also making strides in renewables, with a particular focus on solar power due to its high solar potential. The technology sector, while not as mature as in other European nations, shows signs of growth with several tech start-ups emerging, particularly in the digital sector.
Mobile Network Operators
The are 3 companies operating mobile networks in this region.
Vodafone Greece, officially known as Vodafone-Panafon Hellenic Telecommunications Company S.A, was established in 1992 as Panafon. The company was founded with the participation of Vodafone Group Plc., France Telecom, Intracom and Data Bank. In January 2002, the company underwent a name change, officially becoming Vodafone Greece. The company's shares were listed on the Athens and London stock exchanges in December 1998. However, in July 2004, Vodafone Greece de-listed from the Athens stock exchange. The majority shareholder of Vodafone Greece is Vodafone Group Plc., holding 99.8% of the...
WIND Hellas Telecommunications S.A., widely known as WIND, is a major telecommunications provider in Greece. The company was established in 1992 under the name STET Hellas Telecommunications S.A. In 2005, the company underwent a major rebranding and became known as WIND Hellas. WIND is currently owned by the VimpelCom Group, a significant global telecommunications company based in Amsterdam. VimpelCom acquired WIND from Weather Investments, an investment firm, in 2011. The company offers a variety of telecommunications services, including mobile telephony, fixed-line telephony, and internet...