City in Imereti, Georgia
Internet in Kutaisi: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in Kutaisi?
Median fixed broadband in Georgia is 52 Mbps and mobile is 147 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Café wifi is usually fine; there is no established coworking scene.
Getting online in Kutaisi
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Fibre from Silknet and Magti is available in most apartments; about 30–50 GEL a month. |
| Cafés and coworking | Café wifi is usually fine; there is no established coworking scene. |
| 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 Kutaisi
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 Kutaisi?
Median fixed broadband in Georgia is 52 Mbps and mobile is 147 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Café wifi is usually fine; there is no established coworking scene.
Which SIM card should I get in Kutaisi?
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 Kutaisi
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 Spotted something out of date?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.