SMS & Telecom Governance
Who Regulates Messaging & Telecom in Greece?
Regulatory Authority
Hellenic Telecommunications and Post Commission (EETT)
Governs all SMS traffic and telecom policies
Ensures compliance for businesses
Telecom Operators
Cosmote
Vodafone
Nova
- Enterprise messaging is routed exclusively through regulated operator networks.
- Compliance checks, including sender identity and message content, are managed directly by the operators.
Telecom Market share in Greece
Cosmote dominates the Greek telecom market with an estimated 52% share, followed by Vodafone Greece holding around 33%, while Nova (formerly Wind) captures about 15%. Together, these three operators control virtually the entire mobile sector in Greece.
Country Summary Snapshot
Greece - An Overview
Country Code | GR |
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Region | Europe |
Capital | Athens |
Currency | The Euro |
Language | Greek |
Calling Code | +30 |
MCC | 202 |
Mobile Number Portability | Yes |
Two Way SMS supported | No |
Character Limit | None |
Concatenated Messages Support | Yes |
SenderID Registration Required | No |
Regulation
SMS Regulations
Businesses and organisations must comply with Greece’s Hellenic Telecommunications and Post Commission (EETT) regulations to send SMS legally in the country. Separate rules apply for domestic messaging and for international SMS traffic.
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