Do T2 and MTS roaming services work in Batumi, Georgia, and how much do calls cost?

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TL;DR

Travelers report that T2 introduced free roaming in Georgia in spring, while MTS roaming can be extremely expensive, with a claim of up to RUB 600 per second. Check your current roaming package in your carrier’s app before traveling.

What the community said

For a trip to Batumi, travelers suggest checking T2: it was reported to have offered free service in Georgia since spring. Benefits may depend on your plan, so confirm them before departure.

T2 — free service in Georgia

MTS is described as an expensive option for roaming in Georgia: the discussion cited an exceptionally high estimate of up to RUB 600 per second. Avoid calls without a roaming add-on and verify the rates in advance.

MTS — up to RUB 600 per second

If you need reliable data in Batumi, do not rely solely on your Russian carrier automatically connecting to a local network: travelers noted that network registration can be inconsistent. Try selecting a network manually or buy a local SIM card.

Manual network selection / local SIM card