Georgia eSIM guide: local networks, airport SIM costs & setup
Landing at TBS, KUT, BUS? Prepaid Georgia eSIM data starts from 9.49 € incl. VAT (5 GB for 30 days; custom & group plans — price negotiable). Install your eSIM over Wi-Fi before departure, keep your home number active for WhatsApp and bank texts, and connect to local Magti · Beeline · Geocell networks as soon as the plane touches down.
Available Georgia eSIM plans
Why roaming and airport SIMs cost more in Georgia
Georgia is outside EU roaming; Bolt rides, Yandex/Google Maps and mountain route checks between Tbilisi, Kazbegi and Batumi need reliable mobile data.
Late-night arrivals at Tbilisi (TBS) or Kutaisi (KUT) often face closed counters or queues at the few open kiosks.
With a prepaid Georgia eSIM from 9.49 € incl. VAT (custom & group plans — price negotiable), you receive the QR code and iPhone direct-install link right after payment.
| Option | Typical price | Setup | Home number |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frog eSIM (Georgia) | from 9.49 € incl. VAT (custom & group plans — price negotiable) | Wi-Fi before flight (1 min) | Stays active for SMS & WhatsApp |
| Airport SIM kiosk (TBS) | 25 € – 45 € tourist pack | Queue + passport check | Removed unless dual-SIM tray |
| Home carrier roaming | 5 € – 15 € per day | Automatic | Stays active |
Local networks, 4G/5G speed & coverage in Georgia
4G LTE and 5G in Tbilisi, Batumi, Kutaisi, Gudauri, Mestia and along the Georgian Military Highway.
Our Georgia plans connect to Magti · Beeline · Geocell with 5G / 4G LTE speeds where available. Personal hotspot (tethering) is enabled so you can share data with a laptop or a travel companion’s phone.
- Partner networks: Magti · Beeline · Geocell (5G / 4G LTE)
- Main arrival airports covered: TBS, KUT, BUS
- Hotspot / tethering included at no extra cost
- Top up more data onto the same eSIM anytime via My eSIM
How much data do you need for Georgia?
For a 1-to-2-week trip, 5 GB (30 days, from 9.49 € incl. VAT; custom & group plans — price negotiable) covers daily Google Maps navigation, ride-hailing apps, restaurant lookups, boarding passes and WhatsApp calls.
If you run low mid-trip, you can add another data pack to the same eSIM profile in My eSIM without scanning a new QR code.
- Google Maps + transit + ride apps: ~150 MB per day
- WhatsApp messages, voice notes & 20 min voice calls: ~80 MB per day
- Social media browsing & photo uploads: ~300–500 MB per day
4-step setup on iPhone and Android before you fly
Check that your phone is unlocked and supports eSIM by dialling *#06# — if an EID number appears on screen, your phone has an eSIM chip.
Install the profile over home Wi-Fi the day before departure. Keep the travel eSIM line switched off until you land, then enable it for Mobile Data with Data Roaming turned on for the travel eSIM (and Data Roaming turned off on your home SIM).
What is the best eSIM for Georgia?
For most trips, the 5 GB / 30-day plan from 9.49 € incl. VAT (custom & group plans — price negotiable) gives instant Magti · Beeline · Geocell coverage with hotspot support and online top-ups.
When should I install my Georgia eSIM?
Install it over stable Wi-Fi a day before your flight to TBS. Validity starts when the eSIM connects to the partner network at your destination.
Can I keep my WhatsApp number and bank SMS?
Yes. Leave your physical home SIM active for calls and SMS, disable Data Roaming on your home SIM, and set the Frog eSIM as your Mobile Data line.
What if I need more data during my trip?
Open My eSIM on our website, enter your order ID, ICCID or purchase email, and add a top-up directly onto the existing eSIM profile.
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