Cosmote / OTE

https://www.cosmote.gr/cs/otegroup
https://www.linkedin.com/company/ote-group-of-companies-hto/

OTE Group of Companies, also known as HTO and operating under the name Cosmote / OTE, is a publicly owned company headquartered in Greece, with Deutsche Telekom as its parent company. Founded in 1949, the company specializes in telecoms, employs approximately 5780 individuals, and reported $3.9B in revenue as of 2025. The company functions as a technology provider in Greece, offering a wide range of services including fixed-line and mobile telephony, broadband services, pay-TV, and integrated ICT solutions. OTE Group is additionally active in maritime communications and real-estate. Its service portfolio encompasses the payzy by COSMOTE electronic transactions and payments service, the BOX online food delivery service, and the COSMOTE Insurance digital platform for comparison and purchase of insurance. Internationally, the Group operates in the mobile telecommunications market of Romania.

2025 Revenue

Founded

1949

Headcount

7,465

Headquarters

Greece

Primary Segment

Telecoms

Ownership

Publicly Owned

News Summary:

Cosmote's WHAT’S UP service refreshed its identity on June 26, 2026, introducing a new logo, the tagline "OLA PAIZOUN," and exclusive benefits for young people under 30 with the "WHAT’S UP U30" program. Previously, OTE Group confirmed on June 14 its plan to fully transition from the Cosmote commercial name to the Telekom brand by autumn 2026. Chairman and CEO Kostas Nebis announced this corporate transformation at the company's Annual General Meeting on June 10, marking the final phase of a branding transition that began in April 2025 with a temporary dual identity. Earlier, on May 8, OTE Group presented its first-quarter 2026 results, reporting robust revenue growth of 4.9%, driven by fiber and mobile strength, infrastructure expansion, and digital transformation initiatives. The Hellenic Telecommunications Organization's fixed segment delivered positive results, with FTTH, TV, and fixed wireless access contributing to growth, and FTTH customer additions reaching a record level despite the absence of coupon support in the market.

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Cosmote / OTE offers 7 products in the media and telecoms services and connectivity and cloud industries. Cosmote / OTE's product portfolio comprises of enterprise connectivity services, broadcast television and radio, media and TV services, consumer electronics and telecoms.

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Cosmote / OTE's revenues were $3.9B in 2025. Caretta Research has split Cosmote / OTE's revenue into 8 different product categories, the largest of which is mobile services, which represents 23% of Cosmote / OTE's revenue.

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Jul

30th

2026

00:48

Financial Results, B2B Tag, Financial Performance

OTE Group posts 3% rise in adjusted EBITDA in the second quarter

Consolidated revenue remained broadly stable at €855.8 million. Excluding the planned phaseout of zero-margin international wholesale activities, revenue increased by 8%. Fiber-to-the-home services recorded 62,000 net additions, taking the total customer base to 687,000. FTTH coverage reached 2.2 million homes and businesses, while television subscribers rose to 793,000.

Athens24

Jul

30th

2026

00:04

Financial Results, B2B Tag, Financial Performance

OTE posts higher second-quarter profitability as EBITDA rises 3%

OTE Group reported strong profitability in the second quarter of the year, with adjusted EBITDA rising 3% to €343.3 million. The adjusted EBITDA margin increased to 40.1% from 39% a year earlier, while consolidated revenues stood at €855.8 million, remaining broadly stable due to the planned gradual phase-out of certain zero-margin international wholesale activities.

Kathimerini

Jul

29th

2026

07:36

Financial Results, Awards and Recognitions, B2B Tag, Financial Performance, Award Wins, Facility Expansion, Target Customer Expansion, Customer Wins

OTE: Strong profitability and record increase in new FTTH customers

OTE Group reported strong profitability in the second quarter of the year, with adjusted EBITDA (AL) rising 3% to 343.3 million euros. According to the Group’s announcement, the adjusted EBITDA margin increased to 40.1% from 39.0% a year earlier, while consolidated revenues stood at 855.8 million, remaining broadly stable due to the planned gradual phase-out of certain zero-margin international wholesale activities.

Naftemporiki

Jul

28th

2026

21:26

Financial Results, B2B Tag, Financial Performance

OTE GROUP 2026 SECOND QUARTER RESULTS

Cosmote

Jul

27th

2026

17:08

Artificial Intelligence, B2B Tag

Greek Telecom and Banking Giants Replace Call Centre Operators with AI Responders – Greek City Times

The shift is no longer a future ambition—it is happening across Greece today. OTE Group now resolves more than 25 per cent of customer contacts through generative AI, with its systems trained to understand and respond to complex customer requests rather than relying solely on pre-programmed scripts.

EIN News

Jun

26th

2026

06:41

Events, B2B Tag

WHAT’S UP U30: A new era for WHAT’S UP with exclusive benefits for all young people under 30

- More data and more experiences for all young people under 30 - WHAT’S UP has been refreshed with a new logo and a new tagline \"OLA PAIZOUN\" June 26, 2026 A new era begins for WHAT’S UP, which is changing its identity and introducing exclusive benefits and unique experiences for all young people under 30 with WHAT’S UP U30 .

Cosmote

Jun

14th

2026

11:57

B2B Tag

OTE confirms full transition from Cosmote to Telekom brand by autumn

OTE Group has officially confirmed that it will phase out the Cosmote commercial name and fully transition to the Telekom brand. Speaking at the company's Annual General Meeting on 10 June, chairman and CEO Kostas Nebis announced that this corporate transformation will be completed by autumn 2026. The move marks the final phase of a branding transition that began in April 2025, when the company temporarily adopted the dual identity Cosmote Telekom.

Telecompaper

May

8th

2026

05:44

Financial Results, B2B Tag

OTE Q1 2026 slides: revenue climbs 4.9% on fiber, mobile strength

Introduction & Market Context Hellenic Telecom Organization (ATH:OTE), operating as OTE Group and a member of Deutsche Telekom, presented its first quarter 2026 results on May 8, showcasing robust revenue growth driven by infrastructure expansion and digital transformation initiatives.

Investing.com South Africa

May

8th

2026

05:44

Financial Results, B2B Tag

OTE Q1 2026 slides: revenue climbs 4.9% on fiber, mobile strength

Investing India

May

8th

2026

03:01

Financial Results, B2B Tag

Hellenic Telecommunications Organization S.A. (HLTOY) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Here is the introductory paragraph: Hellenic Telecommunications Organization S.A. (HLTOY) reported a strong start to the year in its Q1 2026 earnings, driven by solid momentum and disciplined execution. The company's fixed segment delivered positive results, with FTTH, TV, and fixed wireless access contributing to growth. Notably, FTTH customer additions reached a record level, despite the absence of coupon support in the market, highlighting the company's ongoing infrastructure expansion and regulatory support.

Seeking Alpha

Mar

10th

2026

18:30

ESG, B2B Tag

OTE Headquarters receives top LEED Platinum distinction

The largest office building in Greece with LEED Platinum certificationAthens, 11 March 2026The recently renovated OTE Headquarters has been awarded LEED Platinum certification. This is the highest distinction under the internationally recognized LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) system of the U.S. Green Building Council.

Cosmote

Feb

26th

2026

07:18

Financial Results, B2B Tag

OTE: Revenue up 8.7% in Q4 2025 – Dividend increased by 22%

The management proposed a dividend of 0.8777 euros per share, increased by 22%, with the total amount reaching 355 million euros OTE Group recorded an 8.7% increase in revenue and a 2.3% increase in adjusted EBITDA in the fourth quarter of 2025, according to the company’s announcement.

Naftemporiki

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Cosmote / OTE currently holds 58 broadcasting rights for sports competitions including sports sublicensing, soccer | association football, american football, volleyball, basketball, futsal, padel and pickleball, handball, ice hockey, beach soccer, tennis and motorsports.