Nova

http://www.nova.gr
https://www.linkedin.com/company/novagreece/

Nova, also known as Nova Telecommunications & Media S.M.S.A., is a privately owned company headquartered in Greece. Operating under United Group following its acquisition and subsequent merger with Wind Hellas in early 2023, the company is recognized as a tier 1 media tech buyer. Founded in 1995 and employing approximately 2,480 individuals, it reported $958.1M in revenue as of 2024. As an integrated telecommunications and media provider, Nova is positioned as the second-largest provider of fixed-line and pay-TV services in the Greek market, having historically introduced pay-TV to Greece, previously as Forthnet/Nova. The company's operations include driving the national transition to 10-Gigabit fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) and 5G/6G mobile connectivity.

2024 Revenue

Founded

1995

Headcount

2,476

Headquarters

Greece

Primary Segment

Telecoms

Ownership

Privately Owned

News Summary:

On February 2, 2026, Nova announced its cooperation with the ANTENNA Group, integrating ANT1 and MAK TV channels onto its EON platform and satellite, making them available to all Nova subscribers. Previously, on January 20, 2026, parent company United Group B.V. completed bond refinancing transactions totaling €1.5 billion, which strengthened its capital structure and financial flexibility. Strong investor demand allowed the group to increase its floating-rate notes to €1.130 billion and refinance existing PIYC PIK bonds. Earlier in January, United Fiber reported that its fiber-optic network (FTTH) now provides access to over 850,000 homes and businesses, with a target of 950,000 by spring 2026, as part of a €2 billion investment. In November 2025, Nova CEO Giorgos Lambrou participated in a telecommunications CEO panel at Infocom World, emphasizing the need to accelerate Greece's transition to new-generation networks and highlighting Nova's vision of placing the customer at the center, using technology as a tool for progress.

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Nova offers 7 products in the media and telecoms services industry. Nova's product portfolio comprises of telecoms, media and TV services, consumer electronics and broadcast television and radio.

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Nova's revenues were over $1B in 2024. Caretta Research has split Nova's revenue into 7 different product categories, the largest of which is mobile services. For full access to Nova's revenue breakdown subscribe to Caretta Portal.

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May

5th

2026

06:55

B2B Tag

FTTH: Contact scenarios between OTE and Nova for infrastructure

A possible acquisition by OTE of Nova’s FTTH network is at the center of these contacts Scenarios about potential changes in the ownership of fiber-to-the-home and business (FTTH) infrastructure are circulating, with market sources referring to discussions between OTE and Nova.

Naftemporiki

Feb

2nd

2026

04:30

Emerging Tech, B2B Tag

The Nova enriches its platform with the integration of ANT1 and MAK TV

[Translated] ['The Nova, and the ANTENNA Group, announce the start of their cooperation for the transmission of ANT1 and MAK TV channels through the EON platform and satellite.', 'From today, all Nova subscribers will enjoy

Nova Greece

Jan

20th

2026

07:30

Financial Results, Capital Refinance/Restructure, B2B Tag

United Group B.V. Completes Successful Bond Refinancing of €1.5 Billion, Extending Maturities and Reducing Borrowing Costs

[Translated] ['United Group B.V., a leading telecommunications and media company in Southeastern Europe, announces today that it has successfully completed bond refinancing transactions totaling €1.5 billion, significantly strengthening its capital structure and financial flexibility.', 'The strong investor demand allowed the Group to significantly increase the size of its floating-rate notes (FRNs) to €1.130 billion, as well as refinance its existing PIYC PIK bonds.

Nova Greece

Jan

12th

2026

07:30

B2B Tag

FTTH Coverage of United Fiber Exceeds 850,000 Homes and Businesses

[Translated] ['More than 850,000 homes and businesses have today access to the fiber-optic network until the house (FTTH) of United Fiber, with a target of 950,000 by spring 2026.', "As part of the €2 billion

Nova Greece

Nov

27th

2025

10:30

Capital Investment, Artificial Intelligence, B2B Tag

CEO of Nova, Giorgos Lambrou, at Infocom World: 'The vision of Nova: Customer at the center, technology as a tool for progress'

[Translated] ["With a strong message on the need to accelerate Greece's transition to new-generation networks, Nova CEO Giorgos Lambrou participated in the CEO panel of telecommunications partners at Infocom World.", "Mr. Lambrou emphasized that Nova's

Nova Greece

Examples of Nova's suppliers include IMG, Vistance Networks and BeIN Media Group.

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Nova currently holds 31 broadcasting rights for sports competitions including combat sports, golf, motorsports, table tennis, soccer | association football and basketball.