Mountain town in Mtskheta-Mtianeti, Georgia
Internet in Gudauri: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in Gudauri?
Median fixed broadband in Georgia is 52 Mbps and mobile is 147 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Hotel wifi is usually okay for light work in season; bandwidth strains when full. Mobile coverage is good on the slopes.
Getting online in Gudauri
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Cafés and coworking | Hotel wifi is usually okay for light work in season; bandwidth strains when full. Mobile coverage is good on the slopes. |
| Outages | Power cuts occasionally during heavy snow |
| 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 Gudauri
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 Gudauri?
Median fixed broadband in Georgia is 52 Mbps and mobile is 147 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Hotel wifi is usually okay for light work in season; bandwidth strains when full. Mobile coverage is good on the slopes.
Which SIM card should I get in Gudauri?
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
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 Spotted something out of date?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.