-New certification from P3 Communications to COSMOTE mobile network
COSMOTE has been awarded the “Best in Test” certification, for sixth consecutive year, for its mobile internet and voice services in Greece, by the internationally acclaimed Network Measurements & Testing Company, P3 Communications. The new certification is the result of a series of independent comparative measurements implemented by P3 Communications throughout Greece.
According to the measurements carried out from 4th to 19th September 2019, the COSMOTE mobile network achieved the highest performance in Greece overall, but also topped the list in all main evaluations: mobile internet and voice services. Specifically, the performance of the COSMOTE network was evaluated by P3 Communications as the best in Greece, scoring 897 points (on a scale of 1 to 1000), with the following network provider at 737.
According to P3 Communications’ analytical metrics, in terms of downloading, COSMOTE mobile subscribers enjoy speeds up to two times higher in average compared to the second mobile provider in major cities and towns, while in the country’s main national road network, COSMOTE speed metrics were up to three times faster in average compared to the second mobile provider in Greece.
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The distinction of the COSMOTE mobile network and its certification as the “Best in Test” for the sixth consecutive year by P3 Communications, is an acknowledgement of our continued efforts, and a reward for the work of our technicians. Every year, we ensure the smooth function of our infrastructure and we improve network’s coverage, capacity and speed, so that COSMOTE customers continue to enjoy seamless and quality communication, wherever they are. Through technology, we create a world better for all”, said the OTE Group Executive Director Network Planning & Devops, Mr. George Tsonis.
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We congratulate COSMOTE to be “Best in Test” for the sixth consecutive year in Greece. It is also remarkable that COSMOTE enhanced their P3 score year by year. These results are confirming COSMOTE is improving their network consequently for better customer experience”, said Hakan Ekmen, CEO of P3 Group.
To carry out the measurements, P3 Communications simulated the regular use of mobile subscribers in all popular mobile internet and voice services, and thus it was made possible to record the customers’ experience in terms of reliability, audio quality/fidelity, call set-up time, data downloading and uploading speed, internet browsing speed and reliability, as well as unhindered access to HD videos. The measurements were conducted with the use of special scientific equipment (drive test tools) in more than 25 cities and towns as well as country’s main national roads.
The “Best in Test” certificate for the COSMOTE mobile network, along with more information regarding the methodology of the measurements and the results of P3 Communications, one of the largest and most prestigious companies worldwide in quality Network Measurements & Testing, are available at:
www.p3-group.com/en/greece.
COSMOTE: The largest 4G and 4G+ mobile network in Greece
COSMOTE mobile network is
the largest 4G and 4+G network in Greece, with population coverage of 99% and 96% respectively, while the 4G sea coverage exceeds 97%. In the last three years, COSMOTE has increased the average speed of internet access by 45% and capacity by 65% on its mobile network, so that its subscribers can enjoy third consecutive year at the “SpeedTest Awards” by Ookla, an independent company and global leader in fixed broadband and mobile network testing applications.