geocell offices. Cellular operators in Georgia
Favorable tariffs of local operators
It makes sense for a traveler to connect to a local operator, because using a Russian SIM card for everyday communication will be quite expensive. In order to purchase a local SIM card, you only need a passport. Sims are sold directly at the airport, on Rustaveli Avenue in Tbilisi (there are offices of all operators), as well as in many hotels. There are three main mobile operators in Georgia, and all of them have very profitable offer for tourists.
Geocell- local operator: mobile communications and mobile Internet throughout Georgia and good offers for calls outside of it. You can buy a card at the company's office (they are available at the airport, as well as in Tbilisi, Batumi, Kutaisi). The package costs around 2 lari (~1$).
Geocell loves tourists and is ready to provide travelers with maximum comfort. This operator has a special "tourist" package that:
- No need to search and ask. He will find you himself: in a hotel, hostel, travel company - right at the reception. In Batumi, you can buy a SIM card even on the beach.
- You don't have to pay for a SIM card - just top up your account.
Magti- this is a network that you can pay attention to if you need a SIM card for a period of travel to resolve internal issues: book a table in a restaurant, call a hotel, call each other.
For a price of 25 GEL (~11$) for a month they will offer:
- 1 gigabyte of Internet;
- unlimited SMS, MMS and calls to all operators.
- International calls - 15 tetri (~$063) minute.
beeline. Let's say right away about a serious minus: 3G - no. In big cities, the connection will be excellent - 4G, but on the road it can slow down. But it's cheaper.
SIM card activation
If you purchase a SIM card from a consultant, then he will activate it for you so as not to rack your brains. If you first bought, then chose for a long time, and only then decided to activate, you can still contact the nearest consultant, even in another city - he will be happy to help. There should be no language barrier, as a rule, any consultant speaks English, and many speak Russian.
You can activate the SIM yourself by simply calling the number indicated on it. But at the same time, one must take into account such a moment: the mobile Internet is most often activated separately. If this is not done, it will still be, but it will be expensive.
How to set up mobile Internet in Georgia
In the phone settings, in the “APN” value, the parameter that is specified in the instructions for the SIM card must be entered. For iPhone: find in the "Settings" menu, then "General", "Network", " Cellular network data transfer" - put a bird on "Cellular data" ("Data roaming", "APN") For phones and tablets based on "Android": find in the menu "Settings", " Wireless connection", - put a birdie on" Mobile Internet "(" Internet roaming); or "Settings", "Wireless", " Mobile networks”, “Create APN”. Do not forget to activate the Internet package, otherwise it will be very expensive to “sit” in the network.
How much does roaming cost in Georgia
The second SIM card in the phone can be left behind the usual number by connecting roaming. Yes, it's not cheap. But sometimes you need to. Roaming can be activated with any operator.
Beeline per subscription fee 10 rubles / day offers the Multipass Package: incoming - 5 r / min; outgoing - 15 r / min; SMS - 4 rubles; GPRS-Internet 30 r / 1 mb.
At Megaphone there is a package "Around the world", 9 rubles / day: incoming - 0 rubles; outgoing - 25 rubles to Russia and 33 to Georgia; SMS - 6 rubles.
It is not necessary to search for the paybox of the desired color. In any, the commission is 0.5% and the minimum amount is 1 GEL. Payboxes do not accept anything other than lari. Need in advance. The Russian language is not available in every paybox, but it is quite possible to replenish the card with entry level English.
How much traffic do you need on a trip
An issue that has already been resolved for Everyday life at home, but for travel, you will most likely need a different solution. It is unlikely that at home you send packets of photos every day: “I am at home”, “I am in a traffic jam”, “I have arrived at work”. And it’s also unlikely that you really need a navigator at home ... This data will help you navigate the volume of your traffic. 10 megabytes is:
- Letters without photos, 400 pieces;
- Medium photo, 20 pcs;
- Websites (no downloads) 50 pages;
- VKontakte, half an hour;
- Viber - 20 minutes;
- Skype with video - 2 minutes, without video - 20 minutes;
- Radio online - 6 minutes;
- Download MP3 - 2 songs;
- Video viewing - 2 minutes;
- Navigator GoogleMaps - 1.5 hours.
In this article I will tell you about cellular communications and mobile Internet in Georgia and tell you which telecom operator to choose. Here about communication tariffs and 3G / 4G Internet, as well as how to connect to the network.
There is an option to connect roaming with your operator, but it will cost quite a lot. Why count megabytes and seconds? It's easier to take a local SIM card - we always do this when we travel around a particular country.
Mobile communication and Internet in Georgia
Cellular operators in Georgia
There are 3 mobile operators in the country: GeoCell, Beeline and Magti. The prices are cheaper than Beeline, but they have one feature: Beeline works only in 2G and 4G networks. So if you have a 3G phone, I recommend connecting to GeoCell or Magti.
All mobile numbers in Georgia they start with the number "5". "+995" is the country code.
How to connect?
It is enough to come to the office of a mobile operator with a passport, a few minutes and you're done. GeoCell and Beeline have many offices, Magti does not meet so often.
Balance replenishment
The easiest way to replenish the balance is through payment terminals, which are often found on the main streets, squares, near shops, markets, train stations, metro, and so on. They accept coins and paper money.
In addition, you can replenish your account through the official website online or at sales offices.
Beeline Georgia tariffs for mobile communication and Internet
It is better to take one of the numerous packages from Beeline, for example, there is one for tourists valid for 15 days. Included:
- 50 minutes to international calls around the world
- Unlimited to all local networks
- Unlimited SMS
- 3 Gb internet (only 4G!)
The cost of such a package is 25 GEL (about 580 rubles). But you can take a separate SIM card (calls within the network are free, to other operators - 0.05 GEL, connection fee - 0.1 GEL) and separately connect one of the Internet packages, it will come out cheaper.
The cost of mobile Internet packages from Beeline:
| Rate | 500 Mb | 600 Mb | 1 GB | 4 GB | 7 GB | 10 GB | 30 GB | 50 GB |
| Term | 7 days | 30 days | 30 days | 30 days | 30 days | 30 days | 30 days | 30 days |
| Price | 1 lari | 3 lari | 4 lari | 9 lari | 15 lari | 20 lari | 25 lari | 45 lari |
Geocell - tariffs and prices
They also have different packages and tariffs, which can be viewed at. Since our phones only support 3G, we had to refuse Beeline, so we took Geocell travel sims + bought additional Internet packages.
The cost of mobile Internet packages from Geocell:
| Rate | 500 Mb | 1.2 GB | 2 GB | 4 GB | 6 GB | 15 GB |
| Term | 30 days | 30 days | 30 days | 30 days | 30 days | 30 days |
| Price | 3 lari | 5 lari | 7 lari | 10 lari | 15 lari | 30 lari |
Tariff "Globus":
- Calls to Russia - 0.2 lari per minute
- Calls within Georgia (as well as to the USA and Canada) - 0.05 lari per minute.
- Connection fee: 0.1 GEL
Tariff "Nulomani":
- Calls within the network - free of charge
- 100 Mb of mobile internet per month - free of charge
- Calls to other operators within Georgia - 0.1 GEL
- Connection fee: 0.1 GEL
Mobile communications and the Internet from Geocell suited us quite well - I caught it everywhere, except for the Borjomi-Kharagauli park. Once in Kazbegi there was no Wi-Fi in the guesthouse, so they distributed it to a laptop from a smartphone.
I can’t say much about the Magti operator, they have about the same prices, judging by the site.
Internet Wi-Fi in Georgia
There are no special problems with the Internet in Georgia. Yes, maybe the distribution is not the same as in Russia or the USA, for example, but it is quite enough. Wi-Fi is available in almost all hotels / hostels / guest houses, even in the mountains of Svaneti and Kazbegi. The speed is normal, you can check your mail and even work.
We rented an apartment in Batumi for a month, the Internet was also very good there, there was a router, we watched movies online when it was raining outside and we didn’t want to go out. ;-)
Tbilisi has wifi network"Tbilisi loves you" in the city center, and there is also a free network in the Mtatsminda park on the mountain. In the park in Borjomi (where there is a drinking pump room), the Internet is caught from Beeline, in Batumi, on the embankment, they were also connected. Many cafes and restaurants also have a network, just ask for a password, it may not be written in a conspicuous place.
First of all, he takes care of the means of mobile communication in order to maintain contact with relatives and have access to the Internet. Like any other civilized country, Georgia offers its guests a wide range of mobile operators and tariff plans. Of course, you can activate roaming and not go into all the details, but still for those who want to actively use mobile services at favorable prices, we decided to tell in detail about mobile operators in Georgia and all their advantageous offers:
Mobile operators in Georgia: Beeline
The Beeline mobile operator is the most popular among Russian-speaking tourists, as it is well known to residents of the CIS countries. On the this moment Beeline offers the following tariff plans:
Simple. The Simple tariff offers communication at the lowest prices both within the network and with other operators in Georgia.
Cry. The Click plan offers a fast, low cost rate, as well as a special rate for calls to local numbers.
Mobile operators in Georgia: Geocell
The mobile operator Geocell offers users several tariff plans, but it will be quite difficult for Russian-speaking tourists to understand them. In order to choose the tariff you need, be sure to consult and indicate what is more important for you, Internet or calls. In service centers you can also buy a SIM card and top up the balance.
Tariff Bucket METI. The tariff offers both calls and internet.
Globusi tariff. The tariff plan offers affordable prices for international calls.
Tariff 1-12. Low prices within the network and for local numbers. Tariff plan activation code *122*1#OK.
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1 tetri - within the network 12 tetri - to other operators in Georgia |
Tariff International discount. The tariff plan offers only 38 tetri for international calls. Countries not included in this list are listed .
All tariff plans can be found on the GEOCELL website.
For fast Internet access at affordable prices mobile operator offers several tariff plans that can be activated directly from the website by providing a number.
Internet plans:
Internet package for smartphone
70 MB - 0.50 GEL
You can buy a Beeline SIM card at any Beeline service center.
Mobile operators in Georgia: Magti
The mobile operator provides the best coverage throughout the country. In addition, the operator offers the most.
When the number is activated, the Zero+ tariff is automatically activated ( free calls within the network, 0 tetri for internet/first 7 days, 0 tetri for SMS/first 7 days).
Tariff plan SIMPLE 25. Unlimited calls to all numbers in Georgia
1000 MB of internet (after using 1 GB, the price for 1 MB will be 1 tetri)
Unlimited SMS/MMS
Package price 25GEL/30days
Tariff plan MY WORLD. Low prices for international calls to 15 countries (Austria, USA, Belgium, Germany, Great Britain, Spain, Israel, Cyprus, Holland, Russia, Greece, France, Sweden, China). Price per call 15 tetri/1min. Activation cost 1 GEL. To activate the tariff, send ok to short number 2215.
Internet tariffs
JanGBadi. The package includes 1000 MB of internet and 1000 SMS.
Unlimited Internet
at the tour operator MyGeoand enjoy a wonderful and unforgettable vacation!
Georgia is a unique country, and this applies not only to cuisine or nature: the Russian Beeline, which controls almost a third of the market here, does not work on 3G networks (although there is 4G, but not everywhere). But there are no problems with the other two operators - GeoCell (leader) and Magti. Conclusion - if you want not only communication, but also the Internet on a 3G phone, connect to them.
There are no complaints about the quality of cellular communications in the country, but mountainous areas are traditionally problematic, which you should be prepared for. Also in Georgia there is no national roaming: it is possible that when entering another region, the phone will automatically switch to another operator's network with better reception, but this will not affect the price in any way.
Where is the best place to buy a SIM card
You can buy a SIM card from local operators almost everywhere, but it's better to do it in the official salon for one simple reason - the staff speaks Russian and will explain everything to you in detail. Don't forget your passport!
In general, there are no restrictions on the sale of packages - you can buy a SIM card in the markets, street newsstands, large supermarkets and shopping centers.
Mobile tariffs for tourists
In terms of popularity among tourists, Beeline and Magti are actively competing for the title of leader. Each of them has its own attractive offer.
- Tourist package tariff from Beeline: designed for 15 days (in 90% of cases this is more than enough for a tourist), includes 50 minutes. calls to Russia, as well as 3 GB of 4G mobile Internet. The cost is about 550 rubles.
- Travel package from GeoCell: per-minute billing - you can call Russia for 0.2 GEL, but consider the mandatory connection fee of 1 GEL.
How to call Georgia from Russia
Please note that all cell numbers in Georgia start with 995 - this is the country's international prefix, which should be dialed when calling here from abroad.
To mobile phone
- +995-XXX-XXX-XX-XX.
To a landline phone
To contact Russia by calling a landline phone, we go to the international line: after the number 8 and a confirmation beep, dial 10, then the country code, the prefix of the desired city or village, and the phone number.
For example, for a call to Tbilisi, the algorithm looks like this:
- 8-beep-10-995-32-ХХХХХХХ.
Here are some prefixes for the most popular cities among tourists:
- Tbilisi - 32;
- Gori - 370;
- Kutaisi - 331;
- Mtskheta - 373;
- Batumi - 222;
- Kobuleti - 236.
How to call Russia from Georgia
To call a home number in Russia, use the "seven" - this is the prefix of our country, as well as "00" to access the international communication center.
To mobile phone
If the cell phone works in Russia and is in the local network, a regular direct call occurs via +7:
- +7-XXX-XXX-XX-XX.
To a landline phone
Dialing is carried out through the prefix 00 and the code of Russia - 7:
- 00-7, then dial the code of the settlement, then the number landline phone(00-7-495 (for Moscow) -ХХХХХХХ).
