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Vodafone Greece and national fiber optic expansion

Overview

Vodafone Greece continues to expand its telecommunications infrastructure, having invested over 1.5 billion euros over the last decade into 5G networks, fiber optics, and subsea cables. At the Advanced Telecoms Summit 2026, Network Director Nikos Plevris noted that the company’s proprietary fiber optic network currently serves more than 620,000 homes and businesses. Following a doubling of active FTTH connections in 2025, Vodafone aims to reach 850,000 FTTH lines by 2027 to align with European broadband averages.

Strategic subsea cable systems remain a priority, with the station in Tympaki, Crete, hosting the 2Africa and India-Europe Xpress (IEX) systems. Vodafone has also completed approximately 1,500 kilometers of subsea and terrestrial fiber optic cables across the Aegean and Ionian seas. Additionally, Vodafone’s 5G network now covers 96.9% of the population across 249 cities and 72 municipalities, with ongoing improvements to coverage in critical infrastructure such as airports, ports, and maritime routes.

This expansion occurs alongside rapid growth from DEH FiberGrid, which has expanded its 100% fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) internet service to reach 1.5 million homes and businesses across 70 regions in Greece. Recent coverage expansions include Volos, Kalamata, Lamia, Artemida, Agios Dimitrios in Attica, Polichni, and Sykia in Thessaloniki. DEH FiberGrid aims for 2 million points by the end of 2026 and 3.8 million by 2028.

Notably, DEI FiberGrid is approaching a joint venture deal with Vodafone to create a 50/50 wholesale FTTH enterprise, a move intended to intensify competition with OTE. To support such digital transformation, the Greek Ministry of Digital Governance is consulting on a new legislative framework for gigabit infrastructure.

Entities

Vodafone Greece · OTE · DEI Fibergrid · Greece · Fiber2All

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Timeline

  1. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    DEI FiberGrid expands fiber network ahead of Vodafone deal

    DEI FiberGrid has reached 1.5 million fiber optic connection points in Greece ahead of a planned joint venture with Vodafone, while Vodafone continues large-scale investments in 5G and digital infrastructure.

  2. [TECHNOLOGY] 16 sources
    DEH Fiber expands FTTH internet to 1.5 million homes in Greece

    DEH Fiber has expanded its 100% FTTH internet service to 1.5 million homes in Greece, offering speeds up to 2.5 Gbps with plans starting at €17.90 per month.

  3. [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    Greece expands fiber optic networks amid new regulatory framework

    Greece is accelerating its fiber optic rollout, with DEH FiberGrid targeting 3.8 million connections by 2028, supported by new government regulations to streamline infrastructure deployment.

  4. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Vodafone Greece invests over 1.5 billion euros in next-gen networks

    Vodafone Greece has invested over 1.5 billion euros in 5G, fiber optics, and subsea cables over the last decade, aiming for 850,000 FTTH lines by 2027.

  5. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    DEI and Vodafone finalize Greek fiber optic joint venture

    DEI and Vodafone Greece are finalizing a 50-50 joint venture to merge their fiber optic subsidiaries, aiming to create a major FTTH wholesale player in Greece by 2027.

Sources

businessdaily.gr · capital.gr · digitaltvinfo.gr · e-ptolemeos.gr · economix.gr · energymag.gr · epixeiro.gr · fimotro.gr · iefimerida.gr · insider.gr · koutipandoras.gr · larissapress.gr · lawandorder.gr · myphone.gr · newsbomb.gr · paron.gr · powergame.gr · Reporter.gr · seleo.gr · sofokleousin.gr · techblog.gr · zougla.gr

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