Should I get a new sim card to have data in Greece?

[nadellii]

What do you guys do when you travel to Greece? Do you get a prepaid sim card when you visit? And which phone providers do you recommend?

 

[dpappas87]

I always get a prepaid sim card so that I can call, text, and use data. It's almost impossible to travel comfortably without it

 

[efhernandez_]

I prefer to use my international roaming or get a temporary upgrade with my US phone plan so that I can travel

 

[nik_ma]

I have T-Mobile in the US. My plan includes unlimited 2G data for most countries in Europe including Greece. This provides some basic ability to text but not much more. As dpappas87 said above, I get new pre-paid sim card every time I visit Greece (I usually stay for 15 days). The benefit is that most times I am offered a promotion of 8GB of free high-speed data. This is a big plus. The downside is that every summer I have a different cell #.

 

[k_tsoukalas]

I usually go to a T-Mobile, get a cheap, unlocked phone, and buy a prepaid SIM card. You can also try to organize this before you arrive in Greece - you can maybe get the phone in advance. Make sure the phone is compatible with an overseas network, not all phones will work.

 

[sigericohouston]

Getting a new SIM card could be a good idea if you're heading to Greece and plan on using data a lot. It's usually more affordable than sticking with your home provider, especially if they charge high roaming fees. You could get a local SIM card when you arrive, which is easy to do at the airport or in town. Plus, you'll have a local number, which can be handy for making reservations or contacting locals.Another option could be using a temporary phone number. It might be worth checking if your current provider has a decent roaming package for Greece, but if not, a local SIM or a temporary number could save you a lot of hassle and money.

 

[DemarcusGentry]

I usually skip getting a local SIM card and just use an eSIM or a travel SIM. It's way easier than buying a new SIM every time I visit. I found using something like https://www.europesimcard.com.au/ works well because it gets me connected as soon as I land, and I don’t have to worry about finding a SIM card store. But if you're set on getting one locally, friends of mine have used Vodafone or Cosmote without any issues.