Mountain town in Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti, Georgia
Internet in Mestia: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in Mestia?
Median fixed broadband in Georgia is 52 Mbps and mobile is 147 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Guesthouse and café wifi works for messaging and light work; video calls may drop. Mobile data is fine in Mestia, patchy on trails and in Ushguli.
Getting online in Mestia
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Cafés and coworking | Guesthouse and café wifi works for messaging and light work; video calls may drop. Mobile data is fine in Mestia, patchy on trails and in Ushguli. |
| Outages | Power cuts occasionally 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 Mestia
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 Mestia?
Median fixed broadband in Georgia is 52 Mbps and mobile is 147 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Guesthouse and café wifi works for messaging and light work; video calls may drop. Mobile data is fine in Mestia, patchy on trails and in Ushguli.
Which SIM card should I get in Mestia?
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
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 Spotted something out of date?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.