City in Adjara, Georgia
Internet in Batumi: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in Batumi?
Median fixed broadband in Georgia is 52 Mbps and mobile is 147 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Wifi is good in most cafés; remote workers use cafés and apartments, as dedicated coworking is limited.
Getting online in Batumi
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Fibre from Silknet and Magti in most apartment blocks; about 30–50 GEL a month. |
| Cafés and coworking | Wifi is good in most cafés; remote workers use cafés and apartments, as dedicated coworking is limited. |
| Tourist SIM | Magti, Silknet and Cellfie sell prepaid SIMs at Tbilisi and Kutaisi airports and city shops; bring your passport. Data packs are cheap. |
| eSIM | Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors. |
| Carriers | Magti, Silknet, Cellfie |
| Monthly data plan | ₾25–45 ($9.6–17.3) |
Coworking in Batumi
There's no dedicated coworking scene here; people work from cafés and accommodation.
Internet speeds in Central Asia & Caucasus
National medians, Speedtest Global Index.
| Country | Fixed | Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Uzbekistan | 94 Mbps | 61 Mbps |
| Azerbaijan | 93 Mbps | 99 Mbps |
| Armenia | 90 Mbps | 76 Mbps |
| Kyrgyzstan | 89 Mbps | 52 Mbps |
| Kazakhstan | 88 Mbps | 88 Mbps |
| Georgia | 52 Mbps | 147 Mbps |
| Tajikistan | 49 Mbps | — |
| Turkmenistan | 2 Mbps | — |
Quick answers
Is the internet fast in Batumi?
Median fixed broadband in Georgia is 52 Mbps and mobile is 147 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Wifi is good in most cafés; remote workers use cafés and apartments, as dedicated coworking is limited.
Which SIM card should I get in Batumi?
Magti, Silknet and Cellfie sell prepaid SIMs at Tbilisi and Kutaisi airports and city shops; bring your passport. Data packs are cheap.
Can I use an eSIM in Georgia?
Yes. Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors, and travel eSIMs work too.
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Sources
- Speedtest Global Index: Georgia
- Magti
- Silknet
- Cellfie
- Georgian National Tourism Administration
- Bolt Batumi
- Georgian Railway
Speeds are medians from Ookla's Speedtest Global Index, cited for reference. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.