Vodafone Greece
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Vodafone Greece (officially known as Vodafone-Panafon Hellenic Telecommunications Company S.A, formerly Panafon) is the Greek subsidiary of Vodafone. In 2004 it was the leading mobile operator in Greece.[1] Its headquarters are in Chalandri - one of the northern suburbs of Athens.
Details
Subscriber numbers issued in Greece by Vodafone begin with the three-digit prefixes 694 and 695, followed by a unique seven-digit combination. However, not all such numbers necessarily belong to Vodafone subscribers because of the number portability for mobile telephony networks.
The network name is displayed as "vodafone GR" on most handsets except for Apple/Samsung devices where it has been shortened to display as "vf-GR" As a response to the 2019/20 COVID-19 pandemic, Vodafone has pushed out an update to all compatible devices to replace the network text with menoume spiti, which translates to "we're staying home".
On 17 December 2020, the auction for the 5G frequencies was completed. The frequencies that Vodafone gained are as follows:
- 14 blocks on the frequency zone of 3400-3800MHz
- 2 blocks on the frequency zone of 700MHz
- 4 blocks on the frequency zone of 2GHz
- 2 blocks on the frequency zone of 26GHz
Vodafone was the highest bidder for the frequencies spending up to 130 million euros. The 5G network became accessible Vodafone Greece subscribers in January 2021.[needs update]
History
Vodafone Greece was established in Greece in 1992 under the trade name Panafon – with the participation of Vodafone Group Plc.,
Vodafone Greece has a deal with
Vodafone TV has also access to Disney+, HBO, Warner Bros., and Viaplay
Vodafone CU
Vodafone CU (Creative Users) is a specialised prepaid SIM card, which offers discount prices for those who are between 18 and 24 years old. It also serves those who are 25 years and older. Vodafone CU debuted as Panafon CU in October 2000, it is completely owned by Vodafone Greece and doesn't have the same offers as Vodafone,this specialised prepaid SIM card,was changed the name in January 2002 from Panafon CU to Vodafone CU,together with the trade name of telephonic company from Panafon to Vodafone .
Hol & CYTA Hellas
Cyta Hellas was a fixed-line operator owned by
See also
- Communications in Greece
- Greek wiretapping case 2004–05
References
- ISBN 9780749445805.