2G and 3G switch-off in Greece
Quick answer
2G in Greece: No dates announced. All three Greek operators have retired or scheduled the end of 3G: Telekom Greece (formerly Cosmote) reported its switch-off completed in early 2022, Nova confirmed its own on 24 March 2023, and Vodafone said its switch-off would finish in the first half of 2023, completion not confirmed. 2G remains the voice and SMS fallback.
3GPartly off
2GNo dates announced
Operators
Checked 30 October 2026.
Dates are set by each operator and can change. Check with us before you plan around them.
| Operator | 3G | 2G |
|---|---|---|
| Nova (ex Wind Hellas) | Off, 24 March 2023 | No date announced |
| Telekom Greece (formerly Cosmote, OTE Group) | Off, Q1 2022 | Not confirmed |
| Vodafone Greece | Planned for first half of 2023, completion not confirmed | No date announced |
Details
- Nova (ex Wind Hellas) 3G. Nova switched off 3G region by region from 14 February 2023 and confirmed on 24 March 2023 that it was off nationwide; voice and SMS continue on 2G and 4G. Nova
- Nova (ex Wind Hellas) 2G. Nova said 2G voice, SMS and data would keep running after 3G shutdown. Nova
- Telekom Greece (formerly Cosmote, OTE Group) 3G. OTE planned the 3G switch-off for the end of 2021 and reported it completed in its first-quarter 2022 results. OTE Group (Athens Stock Exchange filing)
- Vodafone Greece 3G. Vodafone said on 23 January 2023 that the gradual 3G switch-off was under way nationwide and due to finish in the first half of 2023; voice and SMS unaffected. Vodafone Greece
- Vodafone Greece 2G. Vodafone said its 2G network stays active and commercially available for the foreseeable future after the 3G switch-off. Vodafone Greece
What this means for your devices
Each SIM profile has its own page, showing where it works and what it supports.
Common questions
When does 2G switch off in Greece?
No dates announced.
Is 3G still working in Greece?
Partly off.
Sources
- NOVA: Ισχυροποίηση του δικτύου 4G και 5G πανελλαδικά, Nova
- Gradual 3G Network Shutdown, Nova
- OTE Group reports 2022 first quarter results, OTE Group (Athens Stock Exchange filing)
- Σταδιακή απενεργοποίηση του δικτύου 3G, Vodafone Greece
- Η Vodafone Ελλάδας ανακοινώνει την κατάργηση του δικτύου 3G, Vodafone Greece
Checked 30 October 2026. Dates move, so check the operator’s own notice before you plan a change.