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Getting Online in Greece

By deTraci Regula, About.com

Remember, Greek hotels that do offer data ports are charging you, usually dearly, for the privilege. If you're from the U.S., be prepared for a shock. Most of the world is still on hourly rates for the Internet, plus phone connection charges. Cybercafes will charge less than hotels, usually about 4 Euro an hour.

Because of these higher charges, not everyone online is checking their email everyday, and response times may be much slower than what you're used to. For most within-Greece purposes, a phone call or fax is still a surer, faster way of getting in touch with a business or hotel than email.

iPass Inc. is another company offering remote access and internet roaming.

Forthnet Internet Services
Established Greece-based company offering Internet access and services. Here's their Services List. Over 65 points in Greece, large local-call cost coverage. Also offers Telecom services. And, you can buy pre-paid Internet access cards

GRNET
Provides IRC software, channels, and connectivity information. Some info only in Greek.

OTEnet
Established Greece-based multi-service provider. Presently the monopoly-holder on Greek Internet access; virtually all ISPs go through OTE lines.

The List - Greek Internet Providers
List, with basic info, on some ISPs serving Greece.

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