Mobile, internet and apps
Where to buy a SIM card and what it costs, whether eSIM works, how to call to and from Georgia, which plugs are used here and which apps to install before you go.
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What power sockets does Georgia use, and do you need an adapter?
Georgia uses European type C and F sockets with two round pins, at 220 volts and 50 hertz.
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Where can you buy a SIM card in Georgia, and how much does it cost?
SIM cards in Georgia are sold at the shops of the three operators, Magti, Silknet and Cellfie, including at Tbilisi, Kutaisi and Batumi airports.
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Which search engines and apps do people use in Georgia?
In Georgia, people mostly search with Google, call taxis through Bolt and Yandex Go, order food in Wolt and Glovo, and use Google Maps and 2GIS for maps.
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How do you call Russia from Georgia?
To call Russia from a mobile in Georgia, dial +7, the city or mobile code and the number, for example +7 9XX XXX XX XX.
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Which navigation app should you use in Georgia?
Google Maps works well in Georgia, and 2GIS and Yandex Maps are handy in town, with listings and public transport for Tbilisi and Batumi.
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How do you find your Georgian number, and how are Georgian numbers structured?
A Georgian mobile number has 9 digits and starts with 5; in international format it looks like +995 5XX XX XX XX.
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How do you call Georgia from Russia?
To call Georgia from Russia, dial +995, then the city or mobile code and the subscriber's number.