Roaming in Greece: How to Stay Connected from Athens to Santorini

Greece is one of those destinations that seriously has something for everybody, and that's not meant as a cliche! Whether you're heading there for the mythology and the heritage or for the fantastic sunshine and beaches, chances are you're going for a breath of fresh air.

It's a great spot to go island hopping, especially when there are island landscapes here as diverse as Mykonos, Santorini, and Crete – and, of course, there's historic and stunning Athens itself. Chances are, while you're going to spend much of your time here just taking in the sights, you're still going to need some way to stay connected with the people you love.

Many people tend to rely on their existing mobile networks or even on public WiFi when they want to connect to the internet in Greece. However, that can prove to be both expensive and even risky from a security perspective.

Luckily, there's a more secure, cost-effective, and accessible way for you to stay connected to data while you travel around Greece. Whether you want to share your adventures via social media or just want to stay connected with your loved ones from afar, you'll really stand to benefit from an eSIM.

What does a Greece eSIM do?

An eSIM works much like a normal SIM card in that it gives you access to mobile data – most of us all use our phones to access the internet in one way or another, and eSIMs allow you to connect to international data networks without having to fiddle around with physical cards.

Unlike traditional SIM cards, eSIMs download and install straight to your chosen device. With SIMOVO, you'll even be able to buy a certain amount of data for a set period, meaning if you're travelling to Greece for a week, or are staying for as long as six months, there's a package to suit you.

eSIMs are temporary, too. Once you've used up your data or you've come to the end of your trip, you simply delete your eSIM from your phone or tablet and install a new one whenever you're ready. With SIMOVO, this is as easy as picking the package you want from our store, buying, and installing to your device via QR code.

Keep in mind, however, that SIMOVO eSIMs cover you for mobile data. That means you won't be able to make traditional phone calls or texts through them, but you can rely on them to cover you for apps such as FaceTime, WhatsApp, and Facebook Messenger. Provided you're communicating through data, we have you covered!

Why buy a Greek eSIM?

eSIMs are just altogether easier and more cost-effective for travellers than traditional SIM cards. There's no need for you to have to find a local carrier and to spend your holiday fiddling around with setup. With SIMOVO, you can just buy, install, and launch when you land.

Traditional mobile networks, sadly, have a reputation for increasingly exorbitant roaming costs – which can really put some people off using their phones at all when they go abroad, Greece or anywhere else for that matter!

That's why, with SIMOVO, you get a great choice of affordable Greece eSIMs running from 1GB for seven days up to 50GB for 180 days. That should be more than enough for you to keep in touch with people and upload all your adventures as you go.

Greek eSIMs also help to save the environment. The fewer physical SIMs are bought, the less plastic goes to landfill – meaning it's certainly the most sustainable and responsible choice.

With SIMOVO, you'll also have access to up to 5G speeds in Greece, with instant connectivity to some of the best networks on the islands. For example, when you land, power up your eSIM and you'll be able to connect to 5G available from Vodafone and Wind – and you automatically swap between them for the best signal.

eSIMs are also much more secure, on the whole, than you having to rely on traditional SIM cards. There's a chance you might lose a physical SIM card, for example – and, there are tricks such as SIM-swapping scams that could leave you in serious financial trouble.

eSIMs are easy to install and delete when you've used them to their full capacity. Plus, SIMOVO offers a genuinely helpful troubleshooting service to help you get settled into your temporary plan.

Speaking of plans – there are no ties. What you see is what you get – just pay for the data you want, where you need it, for as long as you need it. It's a pay-as-you-go system that's super flexible so you won't have to fret about running up super high bills while you're away. That should, hopefully, give you more breathing space to actually enjoy your trip!

How to get started

SIMOVO eSIMs couldn't be easier to get started with. First, make sure your device is compatible with our service – chances are if it's a modern phone or tablet, you're good to go.

Then, activate your device to accept eSIMs, which you can usually do through your network settings. Where these appear will vary depending on your device and your operating system, so be sure to check your manual online or talk to your manufacturer if you struggle.

Then, go ahead and buy a Greek eSIM – we'll give you a QR code you can safely scan to your phone and activate as soon as you arrive in Greece. You're ready to go!

Just make sure that you don't use roaming with your usual SIM while you're away – you might fall prey to super high fees that you can't feasibly afford.

Otherwise, it's time to get exploring Greece and everything those wonderfully sunny islands have to offer – and with SIMOVO eSIMs, you can do so for less than you'd expect to pay with traditional roaming.

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