SIM, eSIM and home internet in Georgia: 2026 guide
How can you get a SIM and internet access in Georgia?
You can get a local number with a physical SIM or an operator-supported eSIM. Home broadband is a separate contract, usually tied to an address, often fibre. Start by deciding whether you need regular calls and SMS, how much mobile data you use, and whether you will stay in a city or travel around the country.
Georgia's main mobile operators include Magticom, Silknet and Cellfie Mobile. These names are not a ranking of network quality. Prices, registration methods and packages can change; the information here was checked on 10 November 2026.
Which mobile operators are active in Georgia?
According to the Communications Commission (ComCom) figures for 2025, subscriber market shares were Magticom 41%, Silknet 36% and Cellfie Mobile 23%, while the virtual operator Eclectic held about 0.4%. The percentages are rounded.
Older articles may use the Beeline name. The regulator's current reporting uses Cellfie Mobile, so the old brand is not a separate fourth operator. Subscriber share does not show which carrier has the strongest signal at a particular apartment, mountain road or resort.
Source: ComCom, 2025 results (announcement of 22 September 2026), comcom.ge; checked 10 November 2026.
What does mobile data cost in 2026?
Package costs depend on the carrier, data volume and duration. As a concrete example, Cellfie's official page lists unlimited mobile internet at GEL 8 for 7 days, GEL 14 for 14 days and GEL 26 for 30 days. These are one operator's specific products on the check date, not an average market price. Check tethering and fair-use limits and the expiry date before buying.
We do not repeat Magticom or Silknet prices from older reviews: verify them on the operators' current pages. When comparing, check whether voice minutes, international SMS and roaming are included and whether the package renews automatically.
Source: Cellfie, services and combinations page, cellfie.ge/ru/private-customers/useful-combination; checked 10 November 2026, recheck before buying.
How do visitors obtain a local SIM?
Ask the chosen operator which identity documents it accepts from non-Georgian customers. Visiting an official shop with a passport is a practical way to check, but one operator's procedure should not be assumed to apply to every provider. Make sure the number is registered to the actual user and keep the receipt or contract.
Never share account passwords, SMS codes or banking-app access with intermediaries. Identity checks and accepted documents may change.
Is eSIM useful for travel to Georgia?
An eSIM is a digital mobile profile. Both the phone and the carrier must support it. Check whether the package can be activated before arrival and whether it includes a Georgian number for calls and SMS, since a data-only travel eSIM may not handle regular calls.
For a long stay, compare ongoing number management as well as data. A detailed guide already exists: eSIM in Georgia, so device setup steps are not repeated here.
Which provider has the best mobile coverage?
There is no single official table showing that one carrier works equally well everywhere in Georgia. Real reception depends on the address, terrain, device, network load and technology. Compare each carrier's own coverage map and, where practical, test service at home and on your expected routes.
In mountainous areas do not rely only on a live mobile connection: keep offline maps and expect gaps outside populated areas. Market share is not the same as the percentage of territory covered.
How do you select home broadband in Tbilisi or Batumi?
Ask the landlord whether a working fibre line already serves the building and who holds the account. Compare Magticom, Silknet and other providers actually available at the address by monthly charge, speed, installation fee, router rental and cancellation terms. Plans differ by district and address, so no single price applies across Georgia. More: home internet in Georgia.
ComCom reported 1.212 million fixed broadband subscribers for 2025, up 54,000 on 2024. Fixed service was available in 2,583 of 3,385 villages. These figures describe infrastructure, not individual prices or guaranteed speeds.
Source: ComCom, 2025 results (announcement of 22 September 2026), comcom.ge; checked 10 November 2026.
How do you keep your number or cancel service when moving?
Keep your contract, customer number and receipts. When you change address, ask whether the home connection can move, whether a setup fee applies and who must return the router. If a SIM is registered to another person, ask the carrier how to change ownership and keep the number. Before leaving Georgia, check package auto-renewal and roaming rates for your destination.
Related on Madloba
eSIM in Georgia and home internet in Georgia: detailed guides.
In the catalogue: internet providers in Tbilisi, Magticom, Silknet.
See also: utility bills in Georgia and renting in Georgia.
Planning a trip to Georgia and want to stay connected? Mobile service and internet work отлично in this hospitable country, and local operators offer convenient plans for tourists. In this article, we’ll explain Georgia’s mobile operators, where to buy a SIM card, how to activate mobile internet, and what Wi-Fi options are available. We’ll also share a few practical tips so you can use mobile service and the internet comfortably while traveling around Georgia.
📶 Main mobile operators in Georgia
Georgia has three main mobile operators: MagtiCom, Silknet (Geocell), and Cellfie Mobile. All of them offer tourist SIM cards with good conditions for calls and mobile data.
🟥 MagtiCom
One of the most popular and reliable operators in the country.
- 🔢 Number codes: 591, 595, 598, 599
- 🏢 Stores/offices: 50 nationwide, including 13 in Tbilisi and 37 in other regions.
- 🛎️ Support: 24/7 hotline, online chat, and service points in Public Service Hall
🟦 Silknet (Geocell)
The second most popular operator, actively developing its infrastructure.
- 🔢 Number codes: 577, 593, 555, 557, 558
- 📶 Good connection in cities and tourist areas, quality mobile internet
- 🏢 Stores/offices: 17 offices in Tbilisi
- 🛎️ Support: hotline and a convenient online form on the websit
🟨 Cellfie Mobile
An operator with affordable plans and the rollout of 5G in selected regions.
- 🔢 Number codes: 592, 597, 574, 579, 571
- 💰 Often offers attractive plans for tourists and short trips
- 🏢 Stores/offices: 32 nationwide (12 in Tbilisi, 20 in regions)
- 🛎️ Support: 24/7 hotline and online chat
🛒 Where to buy a SIM card
Buying a SIM card in Georgia is quick, simple, and convenient. Operators offer special tourist starter packs that you can purchase right after arrival.
📍 Where SIM cards are sold:
- Airports — operator kiosks are often available in arrival areas, so you can connect on the spot.
- Official Magti / Silknet / Cellfie stores — easy to find in any city.
- Shopping malls, supermarkets, and tourist streets — especially in Tbilisi, Batumi, and Kutaisi.
- Kiosks and self-service terminals (more common for top-ups and activation, but sometimes for SIM issuance too).
🪪 Do you need a passport?
Yes. When buying a SIM card, you’ll be asked for your international passport or an ID card. Registration takes just a couple of minutes.
📦 Which plans are best for tourists?
💡 Plans can be activated in-store or via the mobile app.
🛎️ Services and support
If you have questions, you can contact:
- operator offices (in every city)
- online chat or the hotline
- Public Service Halls (if there’s one nearby)
✨ We recommend activating mobile internet on the day you buy your SIM—it’s fast, convenient, and saves you from hunting for Wi-Fi on the road.
🌐 Mobile internet in Georgia
Internet in Georgia is affordable, fast, and generally stable—especially in major cities. All three operators offer flexible data packages for both short trips and longer stays.
🧩 What plans typically include:
- 3G/4G/5G mobile data
- Minutes for local calls (usually 100+)
- Unlimited traffic for social media in some plans (Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp)
- Free access to operator apps
⚙️ How to activate mobile data:
- 📱 In the operator’s store—staff will set everything up
- 📲 Via the operator’s app (Magti, Silknet, Cellfie)
- 📞 Using USSD short codes (e.g., *110# or *100#—depends on the operator)
✨ In Georgia, you can stay online almost everywhere—from the streets of Tbilisi to wine villages in Kakheti 🍷
📱 Wi-Fi in Georgia
Wi-Fi is widely available in Georgia—from cafés to central city streets. If you don’t want to buy mobile data right away, you can rely on free networks at first, especially in Tbilisi and Batumi.
📍 Where to find free Wi-Fi:
- 🏨 Hotels and hostels — usually included
- ☕ Cafés and restaurants — often provide a password on request
- 🛍️ Malls and supermarkets — Carrefour, Galleria Tbilisi, etc.
- 🏙️ Public places — central Tbilisi has an open network called “Tbilisi Loves You”
- 🚍 Some minibuses and intercity buses also offer Wi-Fi (often unstable)
📶 How stable is Wi-Fi?
- In cities, it’s usually fast and stable (especially in cafés and hotels)
- In mountains and small villages, Wi-Fi may be unavailable or unreliable
- Free networks can be overloaded—fine for messaging, not ideal for video calls
📲 Useful apps:
- Instabridge — Wi-Fi hotspot map for Georgia
- WiFi Map — passwords and user reviews
- Speedtest — check your connection quality
💡 If the internet is crucial for you, it’s better to buy a SIM card with a data package—especially for travel between cities.
💳 Tips for mobile service and internet
To keep your trip comfortable and fully connected, here are a few practical tips:
💡 How to top up your balance:
- via operator apps (fast and convenient)
- via PayBox terminals and similar kiosks (in shops, near metro stations, in malls)
- with cash at operator offices
📲 How to check remaining data:
- in the app—visible right after login
- via USSD codes (e.g., *110#—depends on the operator)
- via your account on the website
🧾 Can you use eSIM?
Yes! Magti and Silknet support eSIM—you can activate it in-store or via the app.
It’s great if you want to keep your main SIM active.
🛠️ What to do if your SIM doesn’t work:
- restart your phone
- check network settings
- visit the nearest operator office
- or use online chat / the hotline
📶 Good to know:
- It’s best to activate mobile data right away, especially if you arrive at night
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✨ A little preparation—and you’ll be connected anywhere, from Old Tbilisi to the beaches of Batumi.
✨ That’s it—you’re now fully equipped and won’t lose touch with the world even in the most beautiful corners of Georgia!
We hope this guide helped you understand how mobile service and internet work in Georgia 📱
Now you know which operator to choose, where to buy a SIM card, and how to activate mobile data so you can stay connected throughout your trip.
If you still have questions, feel free to ask in the comments. And if you’ve already used one of the operators in Georgia, share your experience! Your review will help other travelers make the right choice.
Frequently asked questions
Magticom, Silknet and Cellfie Mobile by 2025 subscriber share, according to ComCom.
No. Current statistics use Cellfie Mobile; the older Beeline name is not a separate fourth operator.
GEL 26 on the operator's page on 10 November 2026. Confirm the price before buying.
No, both the phone and the operator plan must be compatible.
No. ComCom reported service in 2,583 of 3,385 villages for 2025.
No, market share does not measure signal at a specific place.
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Мне особенно понравилось, что в статье не просто перечисляются названия — автор рассказывает, в чём разница между тремя основными операторами:
📶 Magti — один из лидеров по покрытию сети по всей стране, включая маленькие городки и трассы в горах;
📶 Silknet / Geocell — очень популярный среди местных и туристов за счёт стабильного 4G интернета в городах;
📶 Cellfie Mobile — более бюджетный оператор, который отлично работает в Тбилиси, Батуми и курортных зонах, но может быть чуть слабее в горах и сильно удалённых районах.
В материале также даются практические советы, которые многим пригодятся:
✔️ где купить SIM‑карту (в аэропорту, в офисах операторов или даже в некоторых супермаркетах);
✔️ как быстро активировать номер и подключить интернет прямо через приложение или USSD‑команды;
✔️ как пополнять баланс с банковской карты, терминалов или прямо в приложении — без лишних сложностей.
Отдельный плюс рейтинга — информация про планы и пакеты, которые выгодны как туристам (краткосрочные пакеты с интернетом и минутами), так и тем, кто живёт в Грузии дольше (более длинные тарифы с большим трафиком и возможностью использовать интернет для работы удалённо).
После такого рейтинга уже не страшно думать о связи в Грузии — ты точно знаешь, куда идти за SIM‑картой, какой оператор лучше подойдёт для твоих планов и как быстро настроить всё прямо после прилёта ☎️✨.
А вы обычно берёте местную SIM‑карту с интернетом в путешествиях, или предпочитаете пользоваться международным роумингом от своего оператора? 😊📶
1. Cellfie is 50% cheaper - it costs 6-7 lars to purchase the card, and the tariffs are much cheaper - e.g. one day 20GB on cellfie is 2 lars, 2GB on Magti is 3 lars - its a no-brainer
2. There is a myth that Magti offers better coverage. 3 days ago I purchased 5G package for 3 days, could not connect to the internet, spent hours on the phone with customer services, changed settings on my phone - frankly, almost flied to the moon. with 0 result. then one of the CS reps told me that they had most stations down in the Kutaisi area where I was staying (???). When I asked for a refund, I was told I can apply for one at teh end of the paid for term. I did not use one bit of the internet and I called them in 3 days - was told that since I moved away from teh area I cannot ask for the refund. Anyway, 15 lars totally wasted - but it is not about the money. It is about the fact that I did not get any service for what I paid for and the attitude is that it is OK for me to pay this cost.
3. Cellfie offers just as good internet, and if you sign up for 3 months unlimited you will pay half or less of what Magti is charging
I hope this post will encourage Magti to improve their cervices to match their claims of superiority