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Nova review

Updated September 28, 2026 · NomadCue Editorial Team · Facts checked September 26, 2026

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Our verdict

Nova is a Greek carrier eSIM aimed at short trips, priced from €4.80, with top-ups available. It suits travelers who want a direct carrier plan rather than a marketplace resale, and who will plan around daily data caps.

Key facts

Best for
Short regional trips that stay inside a single defined zone.
Price from
€4.80↗
Countries covered
35↗
Unlimited data
No↗
Reference plan prices
Zone A (incl. USA, Turkey): 14.19 EUR/day, 200MB for 4.80 EUR; Zone WB (Balkans): 14.19 EUR/day, 1000MB for 10.23 EUR; Zone B: 20.79 EUR/day, 100MB for 8.25 EUR↗
5G
Yes↗
Fair use policy
Daily cap: Zone WB 1000MB, 100 minutes, 50 SMS; Zones A and B 500MB, 500 minutes, 100 SMS; data stops at the cap until an extra package is activated↗
Top-ups
Yes↗
Seller type
Carrier↗
Legal entity
NOVA TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND MEDIA MONOPROSOPI A.E.↗
Headquarters
Greece↗
Support channels
Phone, Chat, Help-centre↗
Features
5G, Carrier plan
Audience
Short trips
Official website
nova.gr

Facts checked September 26, 2026, 3 sources

Apps and profiles

Get the app
App Store
Elsewhere
WikidataWikipediaLinkedInXappgallery.huawei.com

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Top-ups are available, so a zone cap can be lifted mid trip
  • Support covers phone, chat and help centre, from the same carrier that issues the plan
  • Roaming reaches the newest mobile generation where local infrastructure supports it

Cons

  • Unlimited data is not offered, so heavy use needs a paid top-up
  • A fair use policy stops data at each daily zone cap until an extra package is activated
  • Coverage of 35 countries is well short of Zwitchy at 200
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Who it suits

  • Travelers taking a short trip inside one region, where daily caps reset before they bite
  • Anyone who prefers support by phone, chat or a help centre from a single carrier
  • Budget travelers who start at €4.80 and top up as caps land

Who should look elsewhere

  • Zwitchy, if you need a far wider map: it covers 200 countries
  • eSIMGo.is, if a lower entry price, $0.99, matters more than carrier support
  • SimToIsrael, if a plan starting at $25 fits your budget better than €4.80

Where it works

Nova covers 35 countries, a narrow map next to the global eSIMs on this page. The network runs on the newest mobile generation, so compatible phones are not held to an older tier. That suits a traveler who stays inside a defined region and wants a simple bill, rather than someone chasing a country list that stretches across continents.

The company behind it

Nova is run by NOVA TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND MEDIA MONOPROSOPI A.E., a Greek registered operator, and it sells as a carrier, so the contract sits with one company rather than a marketplace intermediary. Support is available on phone, chat and help centre, meaning help comes from the same organization that issues the plan. For readers who want a named counterparty, that is a clear advantage.

How Nova compares

Where Nova is available

Available
Greece

Countries from the brand (Source, checked September 26, 2026)

Frequently asked questions

What does a Nova eSIM cost?+

Plans start at €4.80 and reference pricing is set by zone. Zone A, which includes the USA and Turkey, is sold as a day rate with a smaller data allowance, while the Balkans zone pairs a similar day rate with a much larger one. A compact Zone B package is also listed.

How many countries does Nova cover?+

Coverage stands at 35 countries, a narrower list than the global eSIMs on this page. Zone A carries the USA and Turkey and a separate zone covers the Balkans, so the map is regional by design. If your itinerary crosses several continents, this is not the plan.

Is the data unlimited on Nova?+

Unlimited data is not offered. A fair use policy sets a daily cap per zone, covering data, minutes and messages, and data stops at the cap until an extra package is activated. For anyone streaming or navigating heavily over several days, a top-up budget matters more here than with an unlimited plan.

Can I top up while I am traveling?+

Top-ups are available on a plan that starts at €4.80, and that matters because of the daily caps. Once a zone cap is reached, data stops until an extra package is activated, so a top-up restores service instead of leaving you offline. Plan for it before departure, since maps and video pass a cap quickly.

What network generation does Nova roam on?+

The features list reads 5g and carrier plan, so the newest mobile generation and a direct carrier plan are both part of the offer. The connection runs on a Greek operator's own network, which means the generation available to you depends on local infrastructure in each country rather than on a separate seller.

Who do I contact for help?+

Support runs on phone, chat and help centre, and the plan is issued by NOVA TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND MEDIA MONOPROSOPI A.E., the same Greek company. Help by phone, chat and a help centre therefore comes from the carrier rather than a third party, so there is one place to raise a problem about data, a top-up or a zone that is not working.

Is Nova a carrier or a marketplace?+

Nova is a carrier, so the eSIM is a plan sold by the operator that runs the network rather than by a marketplace. The named counterparty is NOVA TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND MEDIA MONOPROSOPI A.E., and support sits with the same company. There is no reseller between you and the network.

Sources

Compiled from 3 source pages, checked September 26, 2026. We did not open an account.

Not confirmed yet: Price per GB from, Hotspot sharing.

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Short regional trips that stay inside a single defined zone.

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