How much do calls to Russia cost when using a Russian T2 SIM card in Batumi, Georgia?
Based on 1 discussion with 3 participants · Last activity: 17 days ago
TL;DR
Travelers report that calls from Georgia to Russian numbers with a Russian T2 SIM can cost about RUB 1 per minute; a RUB 1,500 package was said to include roughly 2,000 minutes. Some T2 plans may also deduct these calls from the included minute allowance.
What the community said
In August, a traveler reported using T2 in Georgia to call Russia at about RUB 1 per minute. In their experience, a RUB 1,500 package provided around 2,000 minutes.
18 days ago T2 — RUB 1/minute, RUB 1,500 package
For Russian online services while in Georgia, travelers specifically ask whether Gosuslugi works without a VPN when a Russian mobile number is active. Before traveling, check roaming and SMS delivery for verification codes.
29 days ago Gosuslugi and SMS verification codes
Another traveler reported that some T2 plans allow calls from Georgia to Russian numbers to use the plan’s included minutes rather than being billed as separate international calls. Check your exact T2 tariff in the app before departure.
33 days ago T2 — included plan minutes