IoT connectivity in Greece
Updated
In Greece, permanent roaming is governed by the EU roaming regulation, which generally allows it under wholesale agreements between operators. Of the 3 mobile operators we track there, 0 have switched off 2G and 3 3G; the status of 2 networks is still unclear, as of 26 October 2026. Sources are listed below each table.
Permanent roaming
EU/EEA rule. M2M falls within the EU Roaming Regulation, which leaves permanent roaming for M2M to commercial wholesale agreements that may include clauses against it; BEREC concluded in March 2025 that no further regulation was needed, and most member states permit it, Belgium being the main exception.
Sources: berec.europa.eu, berec.europa.eu, cullen-international.com.
2G and 3G shutdowns by operator
| Operator | Network | Status | Date | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmote | 2G | No plan announced | none | help.mictrack.com Only a GSMA-based tracker (June 2024) found, listing no specific 2G planning. cosmote.gr now redirects to telekom.gr (Telekom rebrand). |
| Cosmote | 3G | Switched off | 2022 | emnify.com, wirelesslogic.com Vendor trackers only: emnify gives 22 Feb 2022, Wireless Logic says closed in 2022. No Cosmote statement could be opened. |
| Nova | 2G | Unclear | none | wirelesslogic.com, help.mictrack.com Nova is the former Wind Hellas. Wireless Logic lists only an estimated 2G closure with no date; a GSMA-based tracker (June 2024) listed no 2G plan. No operator statement found. |
| Nova | 3G | Switched off | 2023 | sdxcentral.com, wirelesslogic.com Nova (ex Wind Hellas) said in Jan 2023 it planned to switch off 3G by end of March 2023; Wireless Logic lists 3G closed in 2023. emnify gives 31 Dec 2022, which conflicts with the Jan 2023 plan. |
| Vodafone Greece | 2G | Unclear | none | emnify.com, wirelesslogic.com Trackers mention a planned or estimated 2G closure but give no date; a GSMA-based tracker (June 2024) listed no 2G plan. No operator statement found. |
| Vodafone Greece | 3G | Switched off | 2023 | sdxcentral.com, wirelesslogic.com Vodafone Greece announced in Jan 2023 a 3G switch-off by mid-2023; Wireless Logic lists 3G closed in 2023 and emnify gives 30 Apr 2023. Completion confirmed by vendor trackers only. |
What it means for IoT devices in Greece
- 2G still runs on some networks, but plan new devices on 4G-based technologies (LTE Cat-1bis, LTE-M or NB-IoT where available): 2G is being closed across the region.
- 3G is already gone on 3 networks: devices that fall back to 3G will lose service there.
- Private delivery works the same from Greece: device data reaches your cloud over private links. See private delivery.
Other countries in Europe
Full tables: permanent roaming rules by country and 2G and 3G shutdown dates.
Frequently asked questions
Is permanent roaming allowed for IoT SIMs in Greece?
Greece applies the EU roaming regulation, which covers the EU and EEA. M2M falls within the EU Roaming Regulation, which leaves permanent roaming for M2M to commercial wholesale agreements that may include clauses against it; BEREC concluded in March 2025 that no further regulation was needed, and most member states permit it, Belgium being the main exception.
When is 2G switched off in Greece?
Status by operator, as of 26 October 2026. Cosmote: no shutdown plan announced.
When is 3G switched off in Greece?
Status by operator, as of 26 October 2026. Cosmote: switched off (2022); Nova: switched off (2023); Vodafone Greece: switched off (2023).