# Georgia eSIM — Instant Data from $2.00/GB Jetogo eSIM data plans for Georgia (ISO GE). ## Pricing - Price per GB: $2.00 - Pricing tier: 2 - Live price per GB (eSIMAccess-cached): $2.00 ### Estimated cost by usage - Light traveler (2 GB): $4.00 - Average traveler (6 GB): $12.00 - Heavy traveler (15 GB): $30.00 ## Network & carriers - Magti — 4G - Data exit route: United Kingdom — this is where your data traffic breaks out to the internet; it does not affect coverage or speed in-country. - Hotspot/tethering: unlimited. Speed limit: none. Activation: instant, auto-connects on arrival. ## Major cities - Tbilisi — local time 2026-08-25T11:36:06+04:00, sunrise 2026-08-25T02:19:10.644Z / sunset 2026-08-25T15:45:46.288Z - Batumi — local time 2026-08-25T11:36:06+04:00, sunrise 2026-08-25T02:32:05.518Z / sunset 2026-08-25T15:58:22.683Z - Kutaisi — local time 2026-08-25T11:36:06+04:00, sunrise 2026-08-25T02:26:53.731Z / sunset 2026-08-25T15:55:05.627Z - Sighnaghi — local time 2026-08-25T11:36:06+04:00, sunrise 2026-08-25T02:14:57.597Z / sunset 2026-08-25T15:41:16.600Z - Mestia — local time 2026-08-25T11:36:06+04:00, sunrise 2026-08-25T02:25:36.084Z / sunset 2026-08-25T15:56:07.515Z ## Data situation Georgia sits in the middle of the pack globally for mobile data cost — locals pay roughly $1.91 per gigabyte on average, ranking 156th cheapest out of 237 countries and territories in the Worldwide Mobile Data Pricing study, noticeably pricier than nearby Turkey or Thailand. Tbilisi more than makes up for it with connectivity infrastructure: the city-run "Tbilisi Loves You" network blankets central areas like Freedom Square and Abanotubani with free Wi-Fi, and the capital's dense cafe culture means laptop-friendly spots with strong free Wi-Fi are easy to find. Batumi's beachfront hotels and restaurants follow the same pattern. That coverage is heavily concentrated in the cities, though — once you're hiking in Svaneti, touring Kakheti's wine villages, or riding intercity marshrutkas, Wi-Fi disappears and a working data connection becomes the only reliable way to navigate, translate, or stay reachable. - Local price per GB: $1.91/GB average for locals (rank 156 of 237 countries, bestbroadbanddeals.co.uk Worldwide Mobile Data Pricing study) - Free Wi-Fi: Very common — Tbilisi runs the free municipal "Tbilisi Loves You" Wi-Fi network across central areas like Freedom Square, David Agmashenebeli Avenue, and Abanotubani, and most modern cafés, restaurants, and hotels in Tbilisi and Batumi offer complimentary Wi-Fi to customers, though a few smaller places may expect a purchase first. - Paid Wi-Fi: Rare as a standalone product — hotels and cafés almost always bundle Wi-Fi free with a stay or purchase rather than charging separately for access. ## International airports - TBS — Tbilisi International Airport (Tbilisi) — http://www.tbilisiairport.com/ - BUS — Alexander Kartveli Batumi International Airport (Batumi) — https://batumiairport.com/ - KUT — David the Builder Kutaisi International Airport (Kopitnari (Kutaisi)) — https://kutaisi.aero ### Travel advisories - UK FCDO: FCDO advises against all travel to parts of this country. ## Local SIM / phone number situation Buying a Georgian SIM as a tourist is straightforward: major carriers Magti, Silknet (Geocell), and Beeline (Cellfie) all require a physical passport for in-person registration, but the in-store process itself is quick — travelers commonly report being in and out of a shop in a matter of minutes, with no biometric fingerprint or facial-scan step for a walk-in SIM purchase (biometric identity verification only applies to Magti's online eSIM signup flow). All three carriers staff kiosks in the arrivals halls at Tbilisi and Kutaisi airports around the clock, so a SIM is available the moment you land regardless of flight time. The one catch for budget-conscious travelers: airport-branded tourist packages carry a real markup over what the same carriers charge for SIMs and data bought in the city center, so airport convenience comes at a price premium. - KYC requirements: Physical passport required for in-person registration at any carrier store or airport kiosk — no biometric fingerprint or facial scan for a walk-in SIM purchase (Magti's biometric ID check applies only to its online eSIM ordering flow, not in-store sales). - Wait time: Fast — travelers describe the in-store registration and activation process as quick and painless, typically a matter of minutes with no appointment needed. - Jetogo Local SIM Hassle Score: 2.5/10 Wi-Fi calling lets you keep receiving calls and texts on your home phone number over an internet connection — including the data connection from your Jetogo eSIM — without needing a local SIM or number. Turn it on in your phone's settings before you travel (Settings > Phone > Wi-Fi Calling on iPhone, or Settings > Network & Internet > Wi-Fi Calling on Android), and your carrier will route calls to your regular number through data instead of a local cell signal, so friends and family can reach you exactly as they always have. ## Practical travel info - Power sockets: types C, F — 220V, 50Hz - Type E and F plugs will also fit in type C sockets - Type C and E plugs will also fit in type F sockets - Emergency numbers: police 112, ambulance 112, fire 112 - Calling code: +995 - Driving side: right - Tipping: Generally not expected — but appreciated _Data via CountryWise._ ## FAQ **Will my Jetogo eSIM work in mountain areas like Svaneti or Kazbegi?** Coverage in Georgia's high-mountain regions is more limited than in Tbilisi or Batumi, with signal concentrated around towns like Mestia and Stepantsminda rather than blanket coverage on trekking routes. Magti is generally reported to have the strongest network reach in mountainous areas such as Svaneti and Kazbegi. **Do I need to show my passport to use my Jetogo eSIM in Georgia?** No. Georgian carriers require a physical passport for in-person registration when buying a local SIM card in-store. Since your Jetogo eSIM is installed and activated before you fly, none of that in-country registration process applies to you. **Is Wi-Fi enough to get by in Georgia without a data plan?** It covers you well in central Tbilisi and Batumi, thanks to free hotel, cafe, and municipal Wi-Fi, but it disappears quickly once you leave the cities — on intercity marshrutkas, in Kakheti's wine villages, or hiking in Svaneti, a working eSIM is the only reliable way to stay connected. **How does an eSIM actually work?** An eSIM is a digital SIM built into your phone — instead of inserting a physical card, you install a small profile (usually by scanning a QR code) and your phone connects to a local or partner network for data. There's nothing to pick up at a store or swap in your device; the whole process happens over Wi-Fi in a couple of minutes. **Is my phone compatible with eSIM?** Most phones from the last 4-5 years support eSIM, including iPhone XS and later, most Google Pixel models from the Pixel 3 onward, and many recent Samsung Galaxy, and other Android flagships. Check Settings > Cellular (or Mobile Network) for an "Add eSIM" or "Add Cellular Plan" option — if it's there, you're set. Your phone also needs to be carrier-unlocked. **When does my eSIM activate — do I need to already be in the country?** You can install your Jetogo eSIM before you fly, but the data plan itself only starts counting once it connects to a network in your destination country — so there's no risk of burning through your allowance early. For most plans, connectivity kicks in automatically the moment you land and your phone finds a signal. **Can I use my eSIM as a personal hotspot?** Yes — hotspot and tethering are included on Jetogo eSIM plans at no extra cost, so you can share your connection with a laptop, tablet, or a travel companion's phone. **What happens when I run out of data? Can I top up?** You can top up directly from your Jetogo account in a couple of taps, without needing to buy a whole new plan or visit a store. Many travelers also use Jetogo's PayGo option, which lets you pay only for the data you actually use instead of committing to a fixed bundle. **Do I need a local phone number to use my eSIM?** No — Jetogo eSIMs are data-only, so there's no local phone number involved. If you need to make calls or send texts, you can use an internet calling app (like WhatsApp or FaceTime) over your eSIM data, or rely on Wi-Fi calling to keep using your existing home number (see below). **What is PayGo and why does it start at $5?** PayGo is Jetogo's pay-as-you-go option: you load a small starting balance — as low as $5 — and only pay for the data you actually use, with no expiration pressure or unused-data waste. It's a low-commitment way to try Jetogo or to cover shorter trips where a full data bundle would be overkill. **Will adding a Jetogo eSIM affect my existing phone number or home plan?** No. Your eSIM runs alongside your regular SIM (physical or eSIM) as a second, independent profile — your home number, texts, and voicemail keep working exactly as before. You simply choose which profile handles data while you're on Jetogo, and switch back anytime after your trip. ## Trust _Content coming soon._ ## Why Jetogo _Content coming soon._ ## Why Choose Jetogo _Content coming soon._ ## Practical travel info _Content coming soon._ ## Other countries pricing _Content coming soon._ --- Weather and air quality data © OpenWeatherMap, licensed under the Open Database License (ODbL): https://openweathermap.org/full-history UK travel advice contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/ Exchange rates via Frankfurter (European Central Bank reference rates): https://www.frankfurter.dev