Mountain town in Mtskheta-Mtianeti, Georgia
Internet in Kazbegi: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in Kazbegi?
Median fixed broadband in Georgia is 52 Mbps and mobile is 147 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Guesthouse and café wifi is usually adequate for email and messaging; video calls can drop. Mobile signal is good in the village, weak on trails.
Getting online in Kazbegi
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Cafés and coworking | Guesthouse and café wifi is usually adequate for email and messaging; video calls can drop. Mobile signal is good in the village, weak on trails. |
| Outages | Short power or wifi cuts in storms |
| 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 Kazbegi
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 Kazbegi?
Median fixed broadband in Georgia is 52 Mbps and mobile is 147 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Guesthouse and café wifi is usually adequate for email and messaging; video calls can drop. Mobile signal is good in the village, weak on trails.
Which SIM card should I get in Kazbegi?
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
- Roads Department of Georgia (road conditions)
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 Spotted something out of date?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.