Georgia · Telecom, Internet & Apps

Silknet

One of Georgia's major telecom operators, offering mobile, home internet and TV services with wide coverage.

What it helps with

A tourist SIM with lots of dataSilknet desks at Tbilisi airport and city shops sell prepaid tourist packages.
Home internet and TVSilknet connects fibre internet and TV in rented flats.
Managing the line in the appBalance, packages and top-ups are in the Silknet app.

About Silknet

Silknet is one of Georgia's principal telecom providers, offering mobile network services alongside home internet and television, with prepaid options available for visitors.

Key Features

Bundled Services: Offers mobile, home internet and TV services, sometimes bundled together for residents.
Prepaid Tourist SIMs: Data-and-call prepaid options for short-term visitors, available at retail points.
4G Network Coverage: Solid mobile data coverage across Tbilisi with expanding reach elsewhere.
Digital Account Management: App-based tools for checking balance, topping up and managing plan details.

How to Get Started

Buy a Silknet SIM card at the airport, a Silknet store, or an authorized retailer.
Choose a prepaid tourist package matching your data and call needs.
Insert the SIM and follow the activation instructions.
Top up as needed through the app, retail points or online.

Before you use it

Sign-up: Bring your passport for a SIM; home internet contracts are signed in the name of the tenant or owner.
Good to know: Silknet absorbed the former Geocell network, so older guides may use that name.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Silknet work with a foreign bank card in Georgia?: Not reliably - a foreign card may be declined. Check the notice above, or plan to use a local payment method.
Is Silknet available in English?: Not officially - the interface is mainly in the local language.
Do I need a local phone number to use Silknet?: No, an international phone number generally works for Silknet.
Do I need local ID or residency for Silknet?: No, Silknet doesn't require local ID or residency for visitors.
Where can I use Silknet?: iOS · Android · Web
How much does Silknet cost?: Tourist mobile packages; home internet and TV by subscription