Area Code 697 – Mobile Network
The phone area code for Mobile Network is 697 (international format +30697). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
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Overview of Greek Mobile Prefix 697
The prefix 697 is a non-geographic mobile network code within the Greek national numbering plan, operating under the country calling code +30. It is allocated to mobile network operators (MNOs) and mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs) for cellular services. Unlike geographic area codes, 697 does not correspond to a specific city or region; it identifies the mobile network and enables nationwide and international connectivity.
Numbering and Dialing Format
Greek mobile numbers, including those starting with 697, consist of ten digits in total when dialed domestically, including the leading '6'. The international format is +30 followed by the ten-digit number, e.g., +30 697 123 4567. When dialing from a Greek landline or another mobile, you dial the full ten-digit number (e.g., 697 123 4567). From abroad, you dial the international access code (00 or +), then 30, then the ten-digit number, omitting any leading trunk prefix (there is none in Greece).
Network Allocation and Portability
The 697 prefix is primarily associated with Vodafone Greece, one of the country's major MNOs. However, due to mobile number portability (MNP), subscribers may have migrated to other operators while retaining their 697 numbers. Therefore, the prefix does not guarantee the current network; it only indicates the original allocation. This is important for routing and interconnection, as calls to 697 numbers are routed based on the number's current home network, not the prefix alone.
Usage and Services
Subscribers with 697 numbers enjoy standard mobile services, including voice, SMS, MMS, and mobile data (4G/5G). The numbers are used for personal and business communications, and they support international roaming. For SMS and voice calls from abroad, the same international format applies. When sending an SMS to a Greek mobile, use +30 followed by the ten-digit number, e.g., +306971234567.
Regulatory and Cost Considerations
Mobile numbers in Greece are regulated by the Hellenic Telecommunications and Post Commission (EETT). Calls to 697 numbers are typically charged at mobile rates, which may vary depending on the caller's network and tariff plan. For callers from outside Greece, international rates apply. There are no special premium or toll-free charges associated with standard mobile prefixes.