Magticom Georgia eSIM — How to Get One, Plans & Coverage
Magticom (often called Magti) is Georgia's largest mobile operator. This guide covers Magti eSIM signup, prepaid and postpaid tariffs, 4G+ LTE and 5G coverage in Tbilisi and Batumi, and travel eSIM alternatives.
Last updated: 2026-05-31
Magticom (typically branded Magti) is Georgia’s largest mobile operator, with around 2.7 million subscribers — about half of Georgia’s mobile market. Magti has the broadest network coverage in Georgia, particularly strong in mountain regions (Svaneti, Khevsureti, Tusheti) where it inherited the early state-era infrastructure. The carrier launched 5G in Tbilisi and Batumi in 2023-2024 and supports eSIM on prepaid and postpaid plans.
What is a Magticom eSIM?
A Magti eSIM is a digital SIM profile from Magticom that installs on your phone via QR code. Voice, SMS, data, hotspot — with a Georgian mobile number. Supported on iPhone XS+, Pixel 3+, Galaxy S20+, and recent flagship Android. Activation via the My Magti app or at a Magti retail shop.
How to get a Magticom eSIM
As a Georgian resident
- Open the My Magti app or visit a Magti shop.
- Select “Get eSIM” or “Switch to eSIM”.
- Verify identity with Georgian ID.
- Receive QR code by email or in-app.
- Scan QR on your phone.
As a non-resident / tourist
Magti accepts foreign passports at retail shops (popular Magti locations: Tbilisi center, Tbilisi airport, Batumi). Tourist prepaid bundles around 25-50 GEL ($9-19 USD) for 10-30 GB.
For short trips, a travel eSIM marketplace is faster.
Magticom eSIM plans
Prepaid:
- 25 GEL / 10 GB / 30 days
- 40 GEL / 25 GB / 30 days
- 60 GEL / 50 GB / 30 days
- 90 GEL / unlimited / 30 days (with FUP)
Postpaid:
- From 30 GEL/month for 15 GB + minutes + SMS
- Up to 80+ GEL/month for unlimited business plans
GEL = Georgian lari. 1 USD ≈ 2.7 GEL.
Magticom 5G and coverage
- Tbilisi: 4G+ LTE city-wide, 5G in central districts since 2023
- Batumi: 4G+ LTE, 5G in central tourist areas since 2024
- Kutaisi, Rustavi, Zugdidi: 4G+ LTE
- Mountain regions (Svaneti, Khevsureti, Tusheti): 4G LTE — Magti has the best coverage here, often the only operator with reliable signal in remote valleys
- Border regions and rural areas: 4G LTE in most population centers
Magti uses n78 band for 5G. The carrier’s mountain coverage is widely considered the best in Georgia.
When a travel eSIM beats Magticom direct
For visits under 30 days:
- No shop visit. Online order, QR by email.
- No Georgian ID required. Email-only checkout.
- Pay in your home currency or crypto.
- Same Magti / Cellfie / Silknet network underneath — travel eSIMs for Georgia use these via roaming.
Simsimsim Georgia eSIM — from $3.90, on Magti / Cellfie / Silknet networks, AI services accessible without VPN.
FAQ
Is Magti the best Georgian carrier for mountain travel? Yes. Magti’s network covers remote villages in Svaneti, Khevsureti, Tusheti, and other Georgian mountain regions better than Cellfie or Silknet. For hiking in Mestia or trekking the Caucasus, Magti is often the only carrier with reliable signal.
Does Magti eSIM support 5G? Yes, in central Tbilisi and Batumi since 2023-2024. 4G+ LTE everywhere else.
Do AI services work on Magti eSIM? Yes. Georgian IPs are accepted by ChatGPT, Claude, Midjourney, and other AI services without VPN.
Can a tourist get a Magti eSIM? Yes, at a Magti shop with a foreign passport. Travel eSIM is faster for short trips.
Can I top up Magti prepaid online? Yes, via the My Magti app, Georgian online banking (Bank of Georgia, TBC), or any Magti shop.
Can I transfer my Magti physical SIM to eSIM? Yes, via the My Magti app. Free, ~10 minutes.
Does Magti eSIM support VoLTE? Yes, on all 4G+ LTE plans and eSIM-compatible phones.
Where do I check Magti coverage? magticom.ge has interactive coverage maps for 4G and 5G across Georgia.