eSIM for Georgia: what actually works
A researched, up-to-date guide to mobile data in Georgia. Operators, coverage, prices, and when a local SIM beats us.
Choose your eSIM Georgia according to the length of your stay and your expected data use. 5 GB is generally enough for maps, messaging and social media, while video streaming and hotspot use require more data. The plans shown range from 1 to 20 GB and start at $1.90. They are fully refundable within 30 days provided the eSIM has not been used on a network at the destination. The activation link is sent by email after purchase.
Georgia eSIM plans
Prices in USD. Instant QR activation. Pick your data, land connected.
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Drift plans show a fixed data allowance, validity period and final price before checkout.
About “unlimited” plans: Plans marketed as unlimited, including Holafly plans, may still be subject to local network Fair Usage Policies (FUP) and temporary speed reductions after heavy use. Unlimited data does not always mean unlimited full-speed data.
Coverage in Georgia
Georgia punches above its size for mobile coverage. The nationwide 4G network covers Tbilisi, Batumi, Kutaisi and main highways reliably, with a median download speed of around 28 Mbps. Magti leads coverage including in rural areas and has a pilot 5G network in parts of Tbilisi at 150 to 300 Mbps. For travellers, 4G is what you use almost everywhere. The mountains are the exception: Mestia has 4G in town but coverage fails on most mountain trails; Tusheti is largely offline; high Kazbegi passes have intermittent signal. Download offline maps before any mountain trek.
Local operators
Magti
5G/4Glocal eSIM availableThe leading operator with the widest coverage including rural areas, and the only one with a pilot 5G network in parts of Tbilisi (Saburtalo and Vake), delivering 150 to 300 Mbps where available. Holds signal best in mountain regions. The safest all-round choice.
Silknet (Geocell)
4Glocal eSIM availableStrong city coverage and good tourist SIM options. No 5G yet. Tourist packs are well-priced and the eSIM can be purchased and activated online, unlike Magti's in-store requirement.
Beeline Georgia
4Gphysical SIM onlyDecent urban coverage at budget prices but no 5G and weaker rural reach than Magti. Fine for Tbilisi and Batumi stays.
⚠️ A Georgia plan covers Georgia only. Armenia, Azerbaijan and Turkey are separate and need their own SIMs. No single SIM covers the whole Caucasus region.
Networks available by plan
The network depends on the plan you choose. These are the published operators for the first six plans currently sold.
| Plan | Published operators |
|---|---|
| 1 GB · 7 days | Magti |
| 3 GB · 15 days | Magti |
| 5 GB · 30 days | Magti |
| 10 GB · 30 days | Magti |
| 20 GB · 30 days | Magti |
Buying a local SIM instead
Where to buy: Tbilisi International Airport (arrival hall) and operator stores in Tbilisi and Batumi. Passport required. Magti eSIM needs an in-store visit; Silknet eSIM can be bought online.
Price: Cheap: SIMs from around 3.65 to 5.55 USD including data. Local prices undercut travel eSIMs. USD
Georgia has genuinely good coverage for a country this mountainous. Tbilisi, Batumi and the main tourist routes are well covered. The mountains (Svaneti, Tusheti, high Kazbegi passes) are where signal drops, sometimes completely. A travel eSIM lands you connected instantly; a local Magti SIM gives the best mountain reach for serious trekking.
How much data for Georgia
What to expect by trip type.
| Itinerary | Days | Data needed |
|---|---|---|
| Tbilisi and Kakheti wine country | 7 | 6GB |
| Tbilisi, Batumi and Kazbegi | 10 | 8GB |
| Mountain trekking (Svaneti, Kazbegi) | 12 | 6GB |
The verdict
The verdict
Our eSIM wins when: you want to land in Tbilisi connected without a counter visit for a city and wine-country trip where 4G coverage is excellent.
A local SIM wins when: you go into the mountains, where a local Magti SIM gives the best reach and very cheap data. For Svaneti or high-altitude trekking, Magti holds signal longest.
On the competition: 5G is Tbilisi-only and pilot-stage. What matters is 4G coverage on your route, and that means Magti for mountain reach or Silknet for a convenient tourist pack. For deep mountain trails, plan for offline maps regardless.
Bottom line: For Tbilisi, Batumi and the main tourist circuit, a travel eSIM or Silknet tourist pack is the easy pick. For serious mountain travel in Svaneti or Tusheti, a local Magti SIM gives the best reach, and even then carry offline maps.
Georgia eSIM FAQ
Is there 5G in Georgia in 2026?
Only as a pilot. Magti has 5G in select areas of Tbilisi (Saburtalo and Vake) at 150 to 300 Mbps. Everywhere else you use 4G, which is solid at around 28 Mbps median nationwide.
Will I have signal in the Georgian mountains?
In towns yes, on trails often not. Mestia has 4G in the town center; coverage between Mestia and Ushguli is unreliable. Tusheti is largely offline. High Kazbegi passes are intermittent. Magti holds signal best, but download offline maps before any trek.
Which network is best for tourists in Georgia?
Magti for the widest coverage including mountain regions and the only 5G pilot in Tbilisi. Silknet for a convenient tourist pack you can buy online without an in-store visit.
Is a local SIM cheap in Georgia?
Yes, very. A Magti SIM costs around 3.65 USD and Silknet tourist packs start at around 5.55 USD for 4GB. Much cheaper than travel eSIMs, but a travel eSIM saves the in-store visit.
Cities & islands in Georgia
Local coverage, the best network by area, and the same plans that work nationwide.
Ready to sort your Georgia eSIM?
Pick the plan that fits your trip to Georgia, or work out exactly how much data you need first.