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Grecotel Filoxenia in Kalamata Becomes First 5G Hotel in Greece

2019-07-20 by Argophilia Travel News

Grecotel Filoxenia in Kalamata

The Filoxenia Hotel – Grecotel has become the first 5G hotel in Greece according to the news from WIND and Grecotels.

Tags: 5G, Grecotel, Grecotel Messinia, Greece hotels, Greek hotels, hotel wireless, Messinia, WiFi, wireless

Free WiFi in Greece starting November

2014-10-20 by Phil Butler

PM Antonis Samaras

Last year Greek Prime Minister Antonis Samaras made an unusual promise, to let free WiFi prevail all across Greece by this year. Now, according to the latest reports, come November the dream (some said fantasy) will be realized.

Tags: Antonis Samaras, digital, GNTO, Greece, Greece wifi, Internet, WiFi

Balkans Roaming Rates to Be Scrapped

2014-09-02 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Roaming charges

If you’re thinking of traveling to the Balkans soon, you’re roaming charges may just go down. According to news from Montenegrin Ministry of Telecommunications, ministers there are set to sign an agreement for establishing a “roaming free” zone across the region.

Tags: Balkans, mobile charges, mobile traveller, roaming, travel advisory, travelers, WiFi

Marlink & Stena Line Hook Up on Connectivity

2014-06-09 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Stena ferry

A northwest Europe leading ferry operator, Stena Line engaged Marlink to upgrade 27 ferries in Scandinavian, Irish Sea and North Sea operation with the latest VSAT services and technology. The move will reportedly increase connectivity bandwidth for business, crew and passenger needs.

Tags: ferries, Norway, Scandinavia tourism, Stena Line, WiFi

Brekky and WiFi: 2014 Amenities Survey

2014-04-17 by Aleksandr Shatskih

2014 Amenities Survey

What are you looking for when you book a hotel? Hotels.com, for the second year in a row, has published a survey on what travellers are looking for when they choose a hotel. The number one spot for hotel room musts? Free WiFi. Free WiFi also ranked 3rd in importance for hotel amenities too, right behind on-site […]

Tags: 2014 Amenities Survey, surveys, WiFi

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