OHAYU eSIM
Silknet & Magti Georgia 5G · nationwide

eSIM for Tbilisi

Install before you fly, switch on at the airport. Covers all of Georgia, from Kazbegi to the Black Sea.

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Product info

Tbilisi eSIM plans

You can install your eSIM before the trip and activate it when you arrive in Georgia. Validity starts after eSIM activation.

Plan details

Operators
Phone number / SMSData-only · no local number or SMS. VoIP calls work fine with your home number.
ActivationInstall now, activate anytime within 30 days. Validity starts on the first connection to a Georgia network.
Reinstallation5 reinstalls on the same device
Speed
Hotspot / tetheringYes · share your connection with other devices
Top-upAdd data anytime in-app · same eSIM

How much mobile data you need

What's the best eSIM for Tbilisi?

  • A city break – 3 GB

    Maps, wine bars, the baths.

  • A week or two – 10 GB

    Kazbegi, Kakheti, Batumi by marshrutka.

  • The Caucasus – 20 GB

    Georgia plus Armenia or Azerbaijan.

  • Remote work – Unlimited

    Tbilisi is a common base - tethering all day.

Coverage and network

Coverage city and mountains

Georgia mobile networks

Georgia punches well above its economic weight on mobile - 17th in the world at around 169 Mbps, and Tbilisi itself measures above 200 Mbps. That is faster than most of western Europe. The mountains are the constraint, not the cities.

SilknetMagti Georgia

Speedtest Global Index · Mobile · Tbilisi · June 2026

Download

203.96 Mbps

Upload

19.22 Mbps

Latency

15 ms

Global rank

#36 of 98

Tbilisi, specifically

  • Old Town, Rustaveli, Vera: Fast 5G. Genuinely quick - Tbilisi's median is higher than Paris or London.
  • The sulphur baths district and the funicular: Covered, including up at Mtatsminda park.
  • The metro: Two lines, stations covered, some tunnel sections drop briefly. Not deep enough to be a real problem.
  • Kazbegi and the Georgian Military Highway: Covered in Stepantsminda and along most of the road, with gaps on the Jvari pass. The Gergeti Trinity church track above the village loses it.
  • Svaneti and the high Caucasus: Mestia has service. The trekking routes above it mostly do not, and the four-day Mestia-Ushguli walk should be treated as offline.

All of Georgia

One plan covers the whole country - Tbilisi, Batumi, Kazbegi, Kakheti. Georgia is not in the EU, so this is a separate plan from any European one you may already hold.

TbilisiBatumiKutaisiMtskhetaStepantsmindaSighnaghi+ all of Georgia

How to install eSIM

Connected in 3 steps

  1. 01

    Buy before you fly

    Choose your data plan before your trip.

    ohayu app buy before you fly for Tbilisi eSIM
  2. 02

    Download & install

    Log in to your account, tap your eSIM, and follow the on-screen instructions.

    ohayu app download & install for Tbilisi eSIM
  3. 03

    Land & activate

    Activate when you arrive in Georgia. Turn on roaming for the eSIM and it connects to a local network.

    ohayu app land & activate for Tbilisi eSIM

Before you buy, make sure your phone supports eSIM — see Ohayu compatible devices list or dial *#06#. It's a free request to your phone's settings. If you see the EID number — your phone is eSIM-compatible.

Arriving in Tbilisi

Airport Wi-Fi at TBS

Tbilisi International runs an open network with no registration - connect and go. Most international arrivals land late at night, when the taxi negotiation outside is where you will actually want working data.

Tbilisi International Airport (TBS)
Tbilisi Loves You Airport Free Wi-Fi - open, no registration

Side by side

Tbilisi eSIM Comparison

OhayuHolaflySailyAiralo
Unlimited optionYesYesCapped dailyNo
Hotspot / tetheringAll plansDaily capYesYes
Support24/7 web & app24/7 web & app24/7 app only24/7 web & app
Device compatibility checkAutoManualManualManual
eSIM re-installationUp to 5xUp to 3xLimitedNot allowed

Indicative comparison based on publicly listed Georgia plans as of August 2026. Competitor pricing and policies change - check their sites for current terms.

Frequently asked questions

Coverage

Where to buy a SIM card in Tbilisi?

Magti and Silknet have desks in the airport arrivals hall and shops all over the city. Airport prices are reasonable by regional standards, though the desks are not always staffed for a 3am landing.

Do I need ID to buy a SIM card in Georgia?

Yes. Georgian law requires any non-citizen taking local mobile service to have it registered against their identity, so expect your passport to be scanned at the counter. The airport desks do this constantly and it takes a couple of minutes. An Ohayu plan attaches no Georgian number, so it sits outside the requirement entirely.

Is Georgian mobile data really that fast?

Yes, and it surprises people. Georgia ranks 17th globally at about 169 Mbps, with Tbilisi measuring over 200 Mbps - ahead of most western European capitals. The catch is that the ranking reflects the cities; the high Caucasus is a different story.

Troubleshooting

eSIM not working in Tbilisi?

If you have driven up towards Kazbegi, gaps on the passes are normal. In the city, the usual cause is the phone using the wrong line: select Ohayu for mobile data, allow roaming, toggle Airplane mode. Chat and support@ohayu.com are open 24/7.

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Land in Tbilisi already connected

Install before you fly - most flights land after midnight.

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