Georgia, located at the crossroads of Western Asia and Eastern Europe, has a diverse geographical landscape ranging from coastal lowlands to high mountain regions, which presents unique opportunities and challenges for the deployment of technologies and telecommunications. The population of 3.7 million is unevenly distributed, with a high concentration in urban centres such as Tbilisi. As for unique regions, the autonomous republics of Abkhazia and Adjara, and the region of South Ossetia, have distinct governance structures that may impact technology infrastructure developments. In terms of infrastructure, Georgia has made significant strides in digital transformation, boasting one of the fastest broadband speeds in the world. The country is also developing its renewable energy sector, particularly hydropower, given its abundant water resources in the mountainous north. Despite these advancements, the technology sector is still maturing, with room for growth and development.
Mobile Network Operators
The are 5 companies operating mobile networks in this region.
A-Mobile is a telecommunications network operator based in Georgia. It was established in the year 2006, breaking the monopoly local operator Aquafon held on the region. The company is headquartered in Sukhumi, in the Autonomous Republic of Abkhazia. A-Mobile provides wireless communication services to its customers in the Abkhazia region. The company owns and controls all necessary elements for delivering these services, including radio spectrum allocation and wireless network infrastructure.
Cellfie is a telecommunications network operating in Georgia. Then known as Beeline Armenia, the company launched its mobile network in March 2007. Beeline was part of Veon, after the group (then Vimpelcom) secured a 51% stake in July 2006. Veon sold Beeline Georgia to its former local partner in June 2022, who subsequently rebranded the company to Cellfie.
