Vodafone - Greece
Vodafone (Greece) uses 2 GSM bands, 2 UMTS bands, 5 LTE bands, and 2 5G NR bands. Find out if your unlocked phone or mobile device will work with Vodafone (Greece). See the tables below for details.
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Last updated: 2024/08/05 - See latest updates
Vodafone Greece offers a comprehensive range of mobile network services, including mobile and fixed telephony, internet, and television. Here are some key points about Vodafone Greece's mobile network:
Coverage and Speed
- Coverage: Vodafone provides extensive coverage across Greece, including major cities like Athens, Thessaloniki, Patras, and Ioannina, as well as rural areas on some islands.
- Signal Quality: Vodafone scored 93.4% for 3G or better signal availability, placing it joint first with Cosmote.
- 5G Availability: Vodafone has a 5G availability of 8.8%, ranking second behind Cosmote.
Network Infrastructure
- Frequency Bands: Vodafone Greece uses 2 GSM bands, 1 UMTS band, and 3 LTE bands. It also supports 2 5G NR bands.
- Supported Protocols: The network supports GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, and HSPA+ protocols.
Services and Plans
- Prepaid SIM Cards: Vodafone offers prepaid SIM cards with various plans, including unlimited data, 200 minutes to all national networks, and 30 days of validity. The top-up cost is €30.
- eSIM Support: Vodafone supports eSIM for tourists, providing flexibility and convenience without the need to physically remove the SIM.
Customer Experience
- Customer Support: Vodafone offers 24/7 customer support in Greek.
- Awards and Recognition: Vodafone has received numerous awards for its services and customer support.
Investment and Expansion
- Fibre Optic Network: Vodafone owns one of the largest private fibre optic networks in Greece, aiming to connect 377 million people in the Gigabit Society by 2025.
- Digital Solutions: Vodafone provides innovative digital solutions, including the "My Vodafone app," which is used by 1.3 million unique customers monthly.
Overall, Vodafone Greece offers reliable and extensive mobile network services, making it a popular choice for both locals and tourists.
Frequency Bands
GSM
| Name | Interface | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 900 MHz (E-GSM) | GSM | Vodafone Greece uses the 900 MHz (E-GSM) frequency band for GSM services. This band ranges from 880 MHz to 960 MHz, with the uplink frequency range from 880 MHz to 915 MHz and the downlink range from 925 MHz to 960 MHz. The ARFCNs in this band start from 0 to 124 and 975 to 1023. |
| 1800 MHz (DCS) | GSM | Vodafone Greece uses the GSM 1800 MHz (DCS) frequency band. This band operates within the 1.8 GHz frequency range, offering reduced signal interference and greater channel availability compared to the more crowded 900 MHz and 1800 MHz bands used by GSM. The frequency ranges for GSM 1800 are: Uplink (1710–1785 MHz) and Downlink (1805–1880 MHz). |
Supported GSM Protocols
| Name | Generation |
|---|---|
| GPRS | 2.5G |
| EDGE | 2.5G |
UMTS
| Name | Interface | Description |
|---|---|---|
| B1 (2100 MHz) | UMTS | Vodafone Greece uses the UMTS B1 (2100 MHz) frequency band. This band is used for UMTS services and supports various protocols such as UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, and HSPA+ for 3G and 3.5G speeds. The deployment of this band is part of Vodafone Greece's network infrastructure, supporting mobile telecommunications services in the country. |
| B8 (900 MHz GSM) | UMTS | Vodafone Greece uses the UMTS band B8 (900 MHz GSM). This band was added to Vodafone Greece on August 5, 2024. |
Supported UMTS Protocols
| Name | Generation |
|---|---|
| UMTS | 3G |
| HSDPA | 3.5G |
| HSUPA | 3.5G |
| HSPA+ | 3.5G (4G speed) |
LTE
| Name | Interface | Description |
|---|---|---|
| B7 (2600 MHz) | LTE | Vodafone Greece uses LTE band 7 (2600 MHz). The deployment date is not specified. |
| B20 (800 MHz DD) | LTE | Vodafone Greece uses LTE B20 (800 MHz DD) for its LTE network deployments. This frequency band is particularly known for its wide area coverage and deep penetration, making it suitable for regional and rural environments, as well as in-building coverage. It supports carrier aggregation with other bands to enhance bandwidth and performance. The deployment details for this specific band are not provided in the available information. |
| B3 (1800 MHz +) | LTE | Vodafone Greece uses LTE Band 3 (1800 MHz +) for its LTE deployments. This band supports both FDD and TDD configurations, offering a balance between network coverage and data capacity, making it suitable for dense urban areas. It was deployed in November 2012. |
| B1 (2100 MHz) | LTE | Vodafone Greece uses the LTE B1 (2100 MHz) frequency band. This band was deployed on August 5, 2024. |
| B28 (700 MHz APT) | LTE | Vodafone Greece uses LTE Band 28 (700 MHz APT) for its LTE network deployments. This band operates between 703 MHz and 803 MHz and supports channel bandwidths of 5, 10, 15, and 20 MHz. The band is known for its excellent propagation characteristics, which allow signals to penetrate buildings and cover larger geographic areas with less infrastructure. The deployment of this band was added to Vodafone Greece on August 5, 2024. |
Supported LTE Protocols
| Name | Generation |
|---|---|
| LTE | 4G |
| LTE-A | 4G |
5G NR
| Name | Interface | Description |
|---|---|---|
| N28 (700 MHz) | 5G NR | Vodafone Greece uses the 5G NR frequency band N28, which operates in the 700 MHz range. This band is commonly referred to as the APT 700 MHz band. The specific frequency range for N28 is 703 to 803 MHz for the downlink and 748 to 758 MHz for the uplink. The band supports channel bandwidths of 5, 10, 15, and 20 MHz. The n28 band is known for its excellent range and building penetration due to the propagation characteristics of these frequencies. It is also popular because it is already widely used by 3G and 4G networks, allowing operators to "re-farm" existing networks for 5G deployment. |
| N78 (3500 MHz) | 5G NR | Vodafone Greece uses the 5G NR band N78, which operates in the frequency range of 3300 to 3800 MHz. This band is commonly referred to as the 3.5 GHz band or C-band 5G. The deployment of this band by Vodafone Greece is noted as having been added to their frequency offerings on August 5, 2024. |
Latest updates
- 2024/08/05 - Frequency UMTS B8 (900 MHz GSM) added to Vodafone Greece.
- 2024/08/05 - Frequency LTE B1 (2100 MHz) added to Vodafone Greece.
- 2024/08/05 - Frequency LTE B28 (700 MHz APT) added to Vodafone Greece.
- 2024/08/05 - Frequency 5G NR N28 (700 MHz) added to Vodafone Greece.
- 2024/08/05 - Frequency 5G NR N78 (3500 MHz) added to Vodafone Greece.
