With speeds in some regions reaching or exceeding 1 Gbps, COSMOTE subscribers now have the opportunity to surf, thanks to COSMOTE 5G.
But what is 5G? 5G is the next generation of mobile internet connectivity, offering ever faster speeds and more reliable connections. It is very fast, stable and versatile as it will support more users and concurrent devices, offering them much faster than 4G speeds. A simple example is how an individual can download a 3D movie in just 30 seconds, while with 4G, it would take about 6 minutes.
And now, COSMOTE, the leader again, is developing the largest mobile network in Greece and first offering its subscribers, 5G services, creating new horizons for the country’s digital development.
Who is it and what is the charge?
The unlimited potential of 5G is now available in Athens, Thessaloniki and other cities in Greece, with top speeds reaching or even exceeding 1 gigabit per second in some areas!
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Now COSMOTE subscribers can use 5G – at no extra charge
Access to the COSMOTE 5G network is available to all COSMOTE subscribers, individuals and businessmen, without additional fees and regardless of the program (contract, card contract or prepayment). The only requirement is to have a certified 5G device in the COSMOTE network. For these available devices, at the moment they are: Apple iPhone 12 mini, AppleiPhone 12, Apple iPhone 12 Pro, Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max, Xiaomi Mi10T Pro, Xiaomi Mi10T, Xiaomi Mi10T Lite, Xiaomi Mi10 Pro, Xiaomi Mi10 Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra .
In cooperation with major manufacturers, gradually more and more devices will be adopted to provide access to COSMOTE 5G.
With the network continuing to expand in more areas across Greece and population coverage is expected to exceed 50% by the end of 2021, the connection experience will be continuously improved as mobile internet speeds increase and the network response speed will constantly increase.
Michalis Tsamaz: Today we are developing the largest mobile network in the country, so that the citizens and companies of tomorrow can do everything they could not imagine before
The President and CEO of OTE Group, Mr. Michalis Tsamaz, also stated:5G, the future of telecommunications, is here and COSMOTE is the first to introduce it to Greece. With 5G, we’re making a big leap towards the Gigabit community. COSMOTE 5G will continually expand and improve, while the new frequency band will help us “unlock” its unlimited potential. Today we are developing the largest mobile network in the country, so that the citizens and businesses of tomorrow can do everything they never imagined before. “Through technology and innovation, we are building a better world for everyone.”
Investments for the future
The OTE Group is investing heavily in innovative technologies and next-generation networks, leading the country into the Gigabit community. In the last decade alone, it has invested up to 5 billion euros in developing the latest infrastructure, while despite the difficult environment due to the epidemic, it continues to implement its investment plan of 2 billion euros over the four years, confirming to 5G and FTTH.
First video call via COSMOTE 5G
Services 5ης The generation was inaugurated in our country by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis who made the first 5G video call with Kyriakos Piirakakis, Minister of State and Digital Government. The video call was made at the Maximus Palace during their meeting with Deutsche Telekom Group CEO Tim Hotjs, President of Deutsche Telekom for Europe, Dominic Leroy and OTE Group President and CEO, Michalis Tsamas. In addition to the video call, tests of mobile Internet speeds were conducted, with COSMOTE 5G speeds exceeding 1 Gbps.
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