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New Greek Satellites Aim to Increase Country’s Internet Speeds

A series of new Greek satellites from the company Hellas Sat will feature cutting-edge technology that may increase the country's internet speeds, according to the company's CEO. Hellas Sat CEO Christodoulos Protopapas stated to AMNA that the satellites, which will...

Greek Satellite Hellas Sat-4 Launched into Space (video)

The European rocket Ariane 5 launched the new "Hellas-Sat-4/SaudiGeoSat" telecommunications satellite into space on Tuesday from the European Spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana. Weighing 6,495 kg (14,319 pounds), the new satellite will provide telecommunications capabilities, including television, Internet, telephone and secure communications, in...

Greece Launches Satellite Hellas Sat 3 (video)

The Greek and Cypriot telecommunications satellite Hellas Sat 3 was launched into orbit late Wednesday night from French Guiana, according to the digital policy ministry. Digital Policy, Telecommunications and Information Minister Nikos Pappas, who watched the launch from the Arianespace...

Hellas Sat 3/Inmarsat Satellite to be Launched Into Space on Wednesday

The Greek-Cypriot telecommunication satellite Hellas Sat 3/Inmarsat S EAN is ready to be launched into space on-board the Arianespace's Ariane 5 rocket at midnight (Greek time) on Wednesday (June 28) from the spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana. Hellas Sat 3,...

Marios Demetriades: Cyprus to Revise Existing Telecommunication Law

Cyprus may agree with the revision of existing telecommunications legislation in the EU, as long as new measures are targeted and fully justified, said Minister of Transport, Communications, and Works Marios Demetriades, during the EU Council for Telecommunications and...

Turkish Company to Provide Satellite Service for Greek Army

The Greek Armed Forces will receive satellite phone service from a Turkish company, Globalstar Avrasya, which also provides service to 30 other countries. The Globalstar satellite phones are regarded as one of the most secure communication tools, as this equipment...

Multinational Firms Heavily Invest in Data Centers in Greece

A number of multinational firms have invested heavily in building huge data centers in Greece over the past two years. After over a decade of being at the bottom of data gathering in southwest Europe, Greece is slowly becoming...

Elon Musk’s SpaceX Set to Bring Starlink Internet to Greece

SpaceX, the space company of high-tech entrepreneur Elon Musk, plans to make its Starlink broadband satellite internet service available in Greece in the first quarter of 2021, Greek daily Kathimerini reports. According to the report, the company has reached out...

The Resignation of Great Scientist Stamatios Krimigis Speaks Volumes of Greek Gov't Aims

When the Greek government announced the establishment of the Hellenic Space Agency as part of the equally new, Ministry of Digital Policy, Telecommunications and Media, to most Greeks it sounded like a joke. An administration that has not solved...

Greek Government Lost in Space

A torrent of mocking and sarcastic comments followed Monday's announcement by Minister of Digital Policy, Media and Telecommunications Nikos Pappas who said that he is ready to launch the National Center for Space Applications (EKDE). Countless of derisive comments were posted...

Phone Tapping in Greece More Common than Most Think

The recent disclosure that the National Intelligence Service (EYP) phone tapped conversations between a SYRIZA member and a jailed terrorist brought forth the issue of phone bugs that is more common in Greek politics than generally thought. Office homes and...

Greece to Host Broadband Internet Network on Flights Over Europe

Greek telecommunications company OTE is to play a key role in the development of a network providing broadband internet connection on flights over Europe. British Inmarsat has chosen the center of satellite communications in Nemea area in Peloponnese to install...

Head of OTE Michael Tsamaz Verifies Interest in Forthnet Group

Speaking at an ordinary general meeting of shareholders of telecommunication company OTE on Tuesday, its chairman and CEO Michael Tsamaz confirmed OTE's interest in Forthnet group. Tsamaz commented that OTE is watching all market developments and is making contacts...

The Plan for Free Wi-Fi Across Greece

The open bidding for the installation and operation of at least 3,000 new spots of free wireless Internet (Wi-Fi hotspots) in municipalities across Greece will be announced by the end of February. The Greek government's goal is to allow...

7 Greek Start-Ups You Need To Know About

Did you know that it’s Greek software which allows your smartphone to access Wi-Fi hotspots? In a surprising twist to Greece’s economic story, Greek start-ups are giving the geeks of Silicon Valley a run for their money. That’s why Neelie...