Mobile operators
Georgia’s main mobile networks include MagtiCom, Silknet and Cellfie. Compare current prepaid data, eSIM availability, roaming and address-level coverage directly.
SIM cards & internet · Georgia
Mobile, home internet and Starlink in Georgia
How to get connected on arrival, compare Georgian mobile operators, arrange fibre at home and decide whether Starlink is appropriate.
Buying a SIM
Use an official shop or authorized point and bring your passport. Ask staff to activate data, check the balance method and explain expiry/renewal.
Home fibre
MagtiCom and Silknet are major fixed providers; building-level availability matters. Ask the owner which line is installed and whether old debt/equipment remains.
Starlink in Georgia
The regulator reports that Starlink entered Georgia in 2023; subscribers reached 2,360 in 2024. Order and price must be checked for the exact Georgian service address.
A practical sequence
What to do,
and in what order.
Arrival backup
Activate roaming only as needed, then obtain a local SIM and keep offline copies of your address and key contacts.
Coverage test
Test calls and data inside the actual apartment, workspace and regular travel route before committing to a long package.
Home installation
Confirm fibre availability, installation lead time, router, minimum term, cancellation, equipment return and whose name will be on the account.
Consider Starlink
Use the official address checker. You need a clear view of the sky, safe mounting, power and landlord/building permission; residential service is tied to the registered location.
Details worth saving
Avoid the common
first-month mistakes.
Starlink works in Georgia
This is not only roaming hardware: Georgia’s Communications Commission records Starlink’s Georgian market entry and local subscriber base.
Do not copy foreign prices
Starlink plans, equipment offers and availability vary by address and account. The checkout result for the service address is authoritative.
Fibre usually suits city apartments
Where properly installed, fibre commonly offers lower latency and simpler indoor equipment. Starlink is especially relevant for remote areas, backup or locations without good fixed service.
Keep your number active
Banking and government systems may use SMS. Understand prepaid expiry and keep the registered SIM under your control.
Continue planning
Connect the decisions.
Sources and useful linksGeorgia Communications Commission · fixed internet 2024 ↗Georgia mobile market report ↗Starlink availability and address check ↗
Last reviewed 17 July 2026. General practical information, not individualized legal, tax, immigration, financial or technical advice. Prices, routes, provider offers and administrative practice can change; verify material decisions directly.