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Wind (Greece) uses 2 GSM bands, 1 UMTS band, 3 LTE bands, and 3 5G NR bands. Find out if your unlocked phone or mobile device will work with Wind (Greece). See the tables below for details.

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Carrier website: http://www.wind.gr/

Last updated: 2024/08/05 - See latest updates

Wind Hellas, now rebranded as Nova Greece, is a significant mobile network operator in Greece. Here are some key points about its history, coverage, and recent developments:

History

  • Founding and Rebranding: Wind Hellas was founded in 1992 as TELESTET Hellas and later renamed to TIM Hellas. It was acquired by Weather Investments in 2007 and renamed to Wind Hellas. In 2021, Wind Hellas was acquired by the United Group and merged with Nova Greece, leading to the rebranding of Wind Hellas services to Nova.
  • Financial Difficulties: During the Greek economic crisis, Wind Hellas faced severe financial difficulties, leading to a change in ownership and restructuring.

Coverage

  • Network Types: Wind Hellas, now Nova, offers 2G, 3G, 4G, and 5G mobile network services. The network coverage map is available on nPerf.com, which provides real-time data collected from user tests.
  • Availability Metrics: According to Opensignal, Nova (formerly Wind) has a high availability of mobile network connections, with users experiencing a 5G signal around 7.8% to 21.7% of the time. This indicates that while 5G is expanding, 4G remains the primary network for most users.

Recent Developments

  • 5G Rollout: Greek operators, including Nova, are actively expanding their 5G services across the country. Nova and Vodafone aim to shut down their 3G networks by the end of 2023 and 2024, respectively, to allocate spectrum for 4G and 5G.
  • Mergers and Acquisitions: Wind Hellas merged with Nova Greece in January 2023, leading to the rebranding of Wind services to Nova. This merger aims to strengthen the combined entity’s 4G and 5G propositions.

Customer Experience

  • Customer Reviews: Some customers have expressed dissatisfaction with Wind Hellas, citing high bills and what they perceive as unfair pricing practices. However, these reviews are not representative of the entire customer base.

Additional Information

  • Public Stores: Wind products and services are available at Public and Multirama stores. Users can find the nearest store by choosing their region on the WIND website.
  • Sponsorships: Wind Hellas supports various athletic and cultural events and initiatives.

Overall, Nova (formerly Wind Hellas) remains a significant player in the Greek mobile market, with ongoing efforts to enhance its network coverage and services.

Frequency Bands

GSM

Name Interface Description
900 MHz (E-GSM) GSM

Wind Greece uses the GSM 900 MHz (E-GSM) frequency band. This deployment was part of the broader expansion of mobile communication services in Greece, which began in the early 1990s. By the mid-1990s, mobile phone penetration had started to increase rapidly, and by 2022, Greece had 11.33 million mobile phone connections, with an average of 1.1 mobile phones per person.
1800 MHz (DCS) GSM

Wind Greece uses GSM 1800 MHz (DCS) for its mobile services. This frequency band operates within the 1.8 GHz 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
  • Downlink: 1805–1880 MHz

This band provides services such as voice communication, text messaging (SMS), and basic data communications, similar to GSM. It is known for its efficient use of the 1.8 GHz band through modulation schemes like Time Division Multiple Access (TDMA) and Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum (FHSS).

Supported GSM Protocols

Name Generation
GPRS 2.5G
EDGE 2.5G

UMTS

Name Interface Description
B1 (2100 MHz) UMTS

Wind Greece uses UMTS B1 (2100 MHz) for its mobile network. The deployment of this frequency band is not specified.

Supported UMTS Protocols

Name Generation
UMTS 3G
HSDPA 3.5G
HSUPA 3.5G
HSPA+ 3.5G (4G speed)

LTE

Name Interface Description
B3 (1800 MHz +) LTE

Wind Greece uses LTE Band 3 (1800 MHz +). The deployment details for this band are not specified.
B7 (2600 MHz) LTE

Wind Greece uses the LTE frequency band B7 (2600 MHz). The deployment of this band is not specified in the provided information.
B20 (800 MHz DD) LTE

Wind Greece uses the LTE B20 (800 MHz DD) frequency band. This band is known for its wide area coverage and deep penetration, making it suitable for regional and rural environments, as well as in-building coverage. It is also popular for IoT applications like eMTC (LTE Cat M1) and NB-IoT (LTE Cat NB1) due to its wide coverage characteristics. The 800 MHz band does not easily support Massive MIMO and beamforming technologies due to its large wavelength. It can be used as a single band or as part of a multi-band network, and it supports carrier aggregation with other bands to enhance bandwidth and performance.

Supported LTE Protocols

Name Generation
LTE 4G

5G NR

Name Interface Description
N1 (2100 MHz) 5G NR

Wind Greece uses the 5G NR frequency band n1 (2100 MHz) for its 5G network. The deployment of this frequency band was completed in July 2020.
N28 (700 MHz) 5G NR

Wind Greece uses the 5G NR frequency band n28 (700 MHz) for its 5G network. This frequency band is known for its excellent coverage and building penetration due to its propagation characteristics. The n28 band is also commonly used by 3G and 4G networks, allowing operators to "re-farm" existing networks for 5G deployment. The n28 band supports channel bandwidths of 5, 10, 15, and 20 MHz, which are suitable for large blocks of contiguous spectrum required for high-capacity throughput in 5G networks.
N78 (3500 MHz) 5G NR

Wind Greece uses the 5G NR frequency band n78, which operates in the 3500 MHz range. This band is designated for Time Division Duplexing (TDD) and is widely used for 5G deployments due to its relatively common availability and potential for high capacity throughput. The n78 band spans from 3300 MHz to 3800 MHz, supporting channel bandwidths ranging from 10 MHz to 100 MHz. Advanced technologies like massive MIMO, beam-forming, and beam-tracking help mitigate the limited range and building penetration issues associated with higher frequencies. This band is particularly popular for its ability to support large channel widths, making it suitable for delivering high-capacity 5G services.

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