Silknet Georgia eSIM — How to Get One, Plans & Coverage
Silknet is Georgia's incumbent telecom — fixed broadband, IPTV, and mobile. It acquired Geocell in 2018. This guide covers Silknet mobile eSIM, bundled plans, and coverage.
Last updated: 2026-05-31
Silknet is Georgia’s incumbent telecom operator, primarily known for fixed broadband, fiber-optic internet, and Silknet TV (IPTV). In 2018 Silknet acquired Geocell, expanding into mobile. Silknet operates its own mobile brand alongside Geocell, with eSIM support on prepaid and postpaid plans. The company specializes in converged fixed + mobile bundles for residential customers.
What is a Silknet eSIM?
A Silknet eSIM is a digital SIM profile 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 Silknet app or at a Silknet shop.
How to get a Silknet eSIM
As a Georgian resident
- Open the My Silknet app or visit a Silknet shop.
- Select “Mobile” → “Get eSIM” or “Switch to eSIM”.
- Verify identity with Georgian ID.
- Receive QR code by email or in-app.
- Scan QR on your phone.
Silknet offers attractive discounts on mobile when bundled with home broadband and TV.
As a non-resident / tourist
Silknet accepts foreign passports at shops. Tourist prepaid bundles around 18-40 GEL ($7-15 USD) for 8-25 GB. Less common for tourists than Magti/Cellfie/Geocell because Silknet’s primary business is fixed-line.
For short trips, a travel eSIM marketplace is faster.
Silknet eSIM plans
Prepaid mobile:
- 18 GEL / 6 GB / 30 days
- 30 GEL / 15 GB / 30 days
- 50 GEL / 30 GB / 30 days
- 75 GEL / unlimited / 30 days (with FUP)
Bundled (mobile + home internet + TV):
- From 35 GEL/month for home Wi-Fi + IPTV + 8 GB mobile
- Up to 90+ GEL/month for premium bundles with unlimited mobile
GEL = Georgian lari. 1 USD ≈ 2.7 GEL.
Silknet coverage
Silknet uses the Geocell network for mobile (acquired in 2018) plus its own infrastructure:
- Tbilisi: 4G+ LTE city-wide, 5G in central districts
- Batumi: 4G+ LTE, 5G in central tourist areas
- Kutaisi, Rustavi: 4G+ LTE
- Mountain regions: 4G LTE in main valleys
- Rural areas: 4G LTE in most population centers
When a travel eSIM beats Silknet direct
For visits under 30 days: online order, QR by email, no shop visit, no Georgian ID required, payment in home currency or crypto.
Simsimsim Georgia eSIM — from $3.90, on Magti / Cellfie / Silknet networks.
FAQ
Did Silknet acquire Geocell? Yes, in 2018 Silknet acquired Geocell from TeliaSonera. Geocell continues to operate under its own brand, while Silknet runs a separate mobile brand sharing infrastructure.
Is Silknet primarily fixed-line or mobile? Primarily fixed-line — Georgia’s largest broadband provider and IPTV operator. Mobile is a secondary product, mostly sold as part of converged bundles with home internet.
Does Silknet eSIM support 5G? Yes, in central Tbilisi and Batumi via the Geocell network.
Can a tourist get a Silknet eSIM? Yes, at a Silknet shop with passport. For short trips, travel eSIM is faster. Most tourists go to Magti/Cellfie/Geocell shops, which are more common in airports.
Do AI services work on Silknet eSIM? Yes. Georgian IPs are accepted by ChatGPT, Claude, Midjourney without VPN.
Can I top up Silknet prepaid online? Yes, via the My Silknet app or any Silknet/Geocell shop.
Can I transfer my Silknet physical SIM to eSIM? Yes, via the My Silknet app. Free, ~10 minutes.
Does Silknet eSIM support VoLTE? Yes, on all 4G+ LTE plans.