Do T2 and MTS roaming services work in Batumi, Georgia, and how much do calls cost?
Based on 1 discussion with 2 participants · Last activity: 17 days ago
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.
19 days ago 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.
20 days ago 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.
23 days ago Manual network selection / local SIM card