Using an iPhone 13 in Greece: eSIM Setup & Internet Guide
🇬🇷 iPhone 13 works in Greece
- ✓ Fully compatible with Cosmote, Vodafone Greece, Nova (Wind Hellas)
- ✓ eSIM installs in 2 minutes — no SIM swap needed
- ✓ Supports 1 active eSIM — keep your home SIM active
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iPhone 13 compatibility in Greece
Network band compatibility
iPhone 13 supports LTE bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42. Covers B19 for Japan NTT Docomo rural and B20 for Europe. Sub-6GHz 5G. No mmWave outside US.
SIM configuration
iPhone 13 has one nano-SIM slot and one eSIM — both active simultaneously for dual SIM. All markets include a physical SIM tray. This was the last iPhone generation sold with a physical SIM in all regions.
Active eSIMs
1
Stored profiles
Up to 20
Physical SIM
Yes
Carrier lock risk
None
How to install your Greece eSIM on iPhone 13
Complete these steps at home over Wi-Fi before your flight. Takes 2–3 minutes.
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Go to Settings → Cellular → Add eSIM
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Tap "Use QR Code" and scan the QR code from your LTE.app order
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Follow the on-screen prompts to complete eSIM setup
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Label the new plan (e.g., "Travel Data") for easy switching
- 5
Set the new eSIM as your primary data plan when you arrive
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After landing in Greece, go to Settings and switch on your LTE.app eSIM line. Your phone connects to Cosmote, Vodafone Greece, Nova (Wind Hellas) automatically.
What happens when you land in Greece
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Install your eSIM on iPhone 13 before your trip
Scan the QR code from your LTE.app order at home over Wi-Fi. Takes 2–3 minutes. Your home SIM stays active and untouched throughout.
- 2
Land at Athens International Airport (Eleftherios Venizelos)
After your flight, disable Airplane Mode. Open Settings → Cellular and enable your LTE.app eSIM line.
- 3
Connect to Cosmote, Vodafone Greece, Nova (Wind Hellas)
Your iPhone 13 automatically connects to Greece's LTE network. Athens has excellent LTE. Major Greek islands (Crete, Rhodes, Santorini, Mykonos, Corfu) have strong tourist-area coverage. Remote island interiors, hiking trails in the Cyclades, and smaller islands (Tilos, Kastelorizo) may have limited or no LTE.
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Maps, messaging, and apps work immediately
Navigation, translation, ride-hailing, and messaging apps all work the moment you exit the arrivals hall — no queuing, no SIM swap.
Roaming vs eSIM in Greece: cost comparison
Roaming your home carrier in Greece costs significantly more than a local eSIM.
Non-EU visitors pay $10–15/day. EU residents use Greece at domestic rates under Roam Like at Home.
Greek tourist SIM cards from Cosmote and Vodafone Greece cost €5–15 for good data packages. They're available at island airports and ferryport towns. An LTE.app Europe eSIM activates before you land — useful for island-hopping when you may arrive on ferries at odd hours when shops are closed.
LTE coverage in Greece for iPhone 13 users
Greece uses LTE bands 1, 3, 7, and 20. Cosmote (Deutsche Telekom subsidiary), Vodafone Greece, and Wind Hellas provide national coverage.
Athens has excellent LTE. Major Greek islands (Crete, Rhodes, Santorini, Mykonos, Corfu) have strong tourist-area coverage. Remote island interiors, hiking trails in the Cyclades, and smaller islands (Tilos, Kastelorizo) may have limited or no LTE.
Frequently asked questions — iPhone 13 in Greece
Is the iPhone 13 compatible with Greece's mobile network?
Yes. iPhone 13 supports LTE bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42. Covers B19 for Japan NTT Docomo rural and B20 for Europe. Sub-6GHz 5G. No mmWave outside US. Greece uses LTE Greece uses LTE bands 1, 3, 7 — all supported by the iPhone 13.
Can I keep my home SIM active while using a Greece eSIM on my iPhone 13?
Yes. The iPhone 13 supports nano-SIM + eSIM. Your physical SIM stays active for calls. Set the LTE.app Greece eSIM as your data line in Settings → Cellular (iOS) or SIM Manager (Android).
When should I install the Greece eSIM on my iPhone 13?
Install it at home over Wi-Fi before your flight. The process takes 2–3 minutes using the QR code from your LTE.app order. Greece requires the eSIM to be installed before arrival in some cases — never wait until you land. Athens International Airport (Eleftherios Venizelos) has free Wi-Fi if you forget, but pre-install is strongly recommended.
How many eSIM profiles can I store on my iPhone 13?
The iPhone 13 can store up to 20 eSIM profiles, with 1 active at once. You can buy and install eSIMs for multiple countries in advance and switch between them without deleting old ones.
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Install your eSIM before your flight. Works the moment you land at Athens International Airport (Eleftherios Venizelos).
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