PikoeSIM
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Greece eSIM
Plans from€0.23
100 MB 7 days
Athens, Greece
- 4G/5G data
- One prepaid price
- Check compatibility first
- Hotspot included
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Data for 7 days
Data for 15 days
Data for 30 days
Data for 180 days
Tech specs
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Country coverage | Greece only, islands included where a supported network exists. Other countries and maritime networks are out. |
| Local networks | Cosmote Greece, Vodafone Greece |
| Network technology | Connects to 4G/5G where the network offers it. |
| Data & validity | Each plan has a fixed total allowance for the validity shown. Nothing resets daily. |
| Calls & SMS | Data only. No local phone number and no standard calls or texts, so use apps for calling and messaging. |
| Hotspot | The listed networks support hotspot. Any device you connect draws from the same data allowance. |
| Your phone | Your phone must support eSIM and be carrier-unlocked. Check the exact model and purchase region. |
How it works
Pick a plan, add the eSIM to your phone, then connect once you're in Greece.
01Choose your plan
Choose data and validity that cover your trip. Save the setup instructions for offline access.
02Install before you fly
Install over Wi-Fi using your plan's instructions. Check when the plan's validity starts.
03Connect in Greece
On arrival, turn on the eSIM and select it for mobile data. Keep data roaming off on your regular SIM.
Compare ways to get online in Greece
Use prepaid data on the phone you already carry. This is how PikoeSIM compares with a rental router, home-carrier roaming and a physical SIM.
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| What matters | PikoeSIMTravel eSIM | Pocket Wi-FiRental router | RoamingYour home carrier | Local SIMPhysical SIM card |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Getting connected | Download the eSIM to your phone, then follow the activation steps that come with your plan. | Book delivery or collect a rental router from the provider. | Turn on roaming and confirm your destination is covered by your home plan. | Buy a SIM card and insert it into a compatible SIM slot on your phone. |
| Extra equipment | None. You use the eSIM-compatible phone you already have. | A separate device to carry, charge and keep within range. | None. You keep using your existing phone and SIM. | A physical SIM card. You might need to remove your usual SIM to fit it. |
| Data & cost | From €0.23 for 100 MB / 7 days. You pick a fixed allowance when you order. | Rental fees and data terms vary by provider. Check delivery, loss and damage fees before booking. | Your carrier's rates apply. Some home plans already include roaming at your destination. | Prepaid prices, data allowances and validity periods differ between local operators. |
| Sharing your data | The listed networks support hotspot. Any device you connect draws from the same data allowance. | Connect phones and other devices to the router. They all need to stay inside its Wi-Fi range. | Tethering depends on your carrier and your roaming plan. | Check that the local plan allows tethering before you rely on it. |
| Calls & SMS | Data only. Make calls and send messages through internet apps. | Internet only. Regular calls and SMS still use your phone's mobile plan. | Calls and SMS are billed under your carrier's roaming terms. | A local number, calls and SMS depend on the specific plan you buy. |
| After your trip | There's nothing to send back when your trip ends. | Return the router and accessories on time. Late or missing returns can trigger extra fees. | No hardware to return afterwards. | You don't need to return any rental device. |
Frequently asked questions.
Answers to common setup and buying questions.
How do I pick the right Greece eSIM plan?
Think about real usage instead of reaching for the cheapest option. Light users checking maps and messages can manage on smaller plans, but photo sharing or tethering needs more. 3 GB for 15 days is €1.62 and 10 GB for 30 days is €4.97; when you compare pricing, the best price per gigabyte sits with the larger data plans. For a trip of 14 days or 2 weeks, a 15-day plan fits. These recommendations start from your usage, so best value means a plan you will not outrun.
Which Greek networks does this eSIM use?
Listed networks: Cosmote Greece, Vodafone Greece. Connects to 4G/5G where the network offers it. Speeds and signal vary with your phone, location and network conditions.
Will my phone run this eSIM?
You need an eSIM-capable, carrier-unlocked phone; compatible phones vary by model and purchase region. On an iPhone, check Settings > General > About for "No SIM Restrictions" and look for Add eSIM in mobile settings. On Android, open Settings > Network & internet > SIMs. iOS and Android paths differ slightly, so confirm the details with the manufacturer.
When should I install and activate it?
Install the eSIM card while you have solid Wi-Fi and save the instructions offline. Installation and the start of your validity may be different events, so follow the activation guidance that comes with the plan. When you arrive, set the travel line as your data line and apply any data-roaming settings only as instructed.
Can I use WhatsApp and still get bank texts?
Apps such as WhatsApp and YouTube can run over this internet connection without changing your account. Standard calls and SMS are not included, and you get no local phone number. A bank text still depends on your regular SIM and home carrier, so check their charges before keeping that line active.
Can I share the connection with a laptop?
The listed networks support hotspot. Any device you connect draws from the same data allowance. The listed networks support a data hotspot, so you can tether a laptop, though every connected device draws from the same allowance. Pause large downloads, system updates and cloud backups while sharing. Check your phone's features to confirm hotspot works on the travel line.
Is the allowance unlimited or renewed daily?
No. Each plan is a fixed total allowance for its shown validity, so nothing resets each day. There is no 1 day or one day pass here, and a 30-day plan is not quite one month or a monthly subscription. Using it across cities or via hotspot does not create fresh daily data. Pick enough gigabytes and enough days for the whole trip.
Where does this Greece plan work?
Greece only, including islands where a listed network is available. Other countries and maritime networks are not covered, so expect gaps at sea and do not rely on it across a border.
What if I need to extend the plan or add more data?
Check what your order actually offers before assuming a top up will extend validity or reuse the same profile. A second plan does not automatically carry over unused data, and buying online does not guarantee a no contract arrangement unless the terms say so. Leave the eSIM installed until the instructions or support tell you to remove it.
What steps should I take if there's no internet connection?
Confirm you are in a supported part of Greece, the line is switched on and selected for data, and the plan still has data and validity left. Follow its APN and roaming instructions, then toggle airplane mode or restart. Move if the signal is weak. Keep the eSIM installed and give support your phone model, location and order reference if it still fails.
How do I avoid charges on my home SIM?
Turn off automatic mobile-data switching and keep data roaming off on your home line, then set the travel eSIM as the data line. Calls and texts on your regular number can still trigger home-carrier charges even while the travel line carries the internet.
How do I reach support or request a refund?
Have your order reference and setup details ready when you contact the service team through the channel given with your purchase. Read the purchase conditions for refund rules, including any activation or usage limits. Do not delete the eSIM while a connection problem is being investigated.
Using your eSIM around Greece
A Greece data plan sized to the trip you actually have
Whether you are visiting family, sightseeing in Athens or hopping an island ferry, a virtual sim card installed on a compatible, carrier-unlocked phone keeps maps, tickets and addresses close without swapping a physical SIM.
The 100 MB and 500 MB options suit a few messages or a backup line, not a full day of browsing. A tourist on vacation who uses maps, messaging and occasional photo uploads can often get by on 3 GB, while a week-long holiday with video calls wants more. 3 GB for 15 days costs €1.62; 10 GB for 30 days at €4.97 leaves headroom. Whether that feels affordable depends on your total trip cost, so check validity against your last travel day.
City coverage, island stops and the gaps between
These plans cover Greece only, including islands where the listed networks reach. We cannot promise best coverage on every island, and a ferry crossing can drop to no signal at sea, so save tickets and accommodation directions before sailing. Reception quality also depends on your phone and the local network.
Keep your plans close.Athens, Greece
Athens: get the final stretch sorted.
The airport's transport page lists metro and bus options into the city, and it is worth opening before you land so the service fits your arrival time. Even a direct ride into Athens still leaves a final walk or connection to your accommodation.
Message your host with your expected arrival time and save the entrance code, especially when the address covers a whole building. Keep tickets and transfer details available offline so a weak signal inside a station does not slow you down.
Save before you goEntrance code or pin, your chosen station and a saved ticket or transfer confirmation.
Piraeus: confirm your exact departure point before boarding.
If a ferry follows your flight, confirm which port the ticket names. Some island sailings leave from other Attica ports such as Rafina or Lavrio rather than Piraeus, so use the ferry operator's latest message to find your sailing and boarding point.
Download the ferry ticket and message your island accommodation before you lose land signal. Your Greece plan reconnects where its listed networks reach, but extra data or longer validity will not create a signal at sea. Stop your regular SIM from switching to a separate maritime service.
Save before you goFerry ticket, port name, boarding instructions and your island pickup plan.
Chania: a harbour walk and an agreed meeting point.
Chania's old town and Venetian harbour make a good base for western Crete. Pin your accommodation and agree on a specific café or entrance before meeting anyone; a message that just says "the harbour" leaves too much room for confusion.
For a day trip outside town, save the route and your return plan before setting off. Upload a few photos as you go and leave the full camera backup for Wi-Fi. One Greece allowance covers both city and island stops, limited by remaining data, validity and reception.
Save before you goOld-town entrance, parking pin if you need one and the return route from your day trip.
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