SIM cards and internet in Georgia

Mobile data in Georgia is fast and cheap: the median mobile download speed is about 147 Mbps, among the fastest in the world, and a month of unlimited data costs ₾26–₾35. Home fibre is slower but steady. Here's what to buy, where, and what it costs, as of October 2026.

The three operators

• Magti: the largest, with the best coverage outside the cities, mountains included, and 5G since 2024.
• Silknet: once Geocell, with 5G mostly in central Tbilisi.
• Cellfie: once Beeline, the cheapest, weaker outside the cities.

Buying a SIM

Magti and Silknet have desks at Tbilisi airport after passport control, open around the clock, and Magti gives a free SIM with its welcome package. In town, every operator has shops. Bring your passport.

eSIMs

Cellfie sells its own eSIM online for ₾1 and Magti for ₾10 in its app or shops. To be online the moment you land, a travel eSIM bought before you leave works too: Airalo runs on Cellfie's network, and Saily and Holafly cover Georgia.

Home internet

Fibre costs ₾35–₾100 a month: Magti sells 70 Mbps for ₾40 and 100 Mbps for ₾80, Silknet 45 Mbps for ₾35 up to 150 Mbps for ₾100. Installation is usually free and takes a day or a few, router included; the contract is in your name, so bring your passport. The median home connection is about 51 Mbps both ways, enough for video calls; before you rent, ask which providers reach the building: renting an apartment in Tbilisi.

Working on the go

Coworking spaces are the safe bet for a day of calls; some list their measured speeds on our pages. Café Wi-Fi varies, and a phone hotspot on a local SIM is often faster. Where to go: the best coworking spaces in Tbilisi and the best cafés to work from.

Questions people ask

Which SIM card is best in Georgia?

Magti for coverage, especially if you travel outside Tbilisi; Cellfie for the lowest price in the city.

Is the internet good enough for video calls?

Yes: mobile data is very fast, and home fibre is steady at around 50 Mbps. For important calls, a coworking space with a phone booth is the safest.

Do I need a passport to buy a SIM?

Yes, at the airport and in the shops.

Everything else about moving here for work: the digital nomad guide to Tbilisi.