Newcomers will want to make sure that wifi for remote workers in Tbilisi is good enough for them to carry out their daily tasks without interruptions or lags. Fortunately, we can confirm that wifi for remote workers in Tbilisi and Georgia is adequate and reliable - in the city, you can find speeds ranging from 15-50 mbps down and around 10-15 up. Beyond that, remote workers will enjoy the fact they can connect to good and free Wifi around the city -- amazing cafes and coworking spaces and even lots of public spaces offer good connection speeds across the city.
Tbilisiโs exciting cafe scene is one of the reasons it remote workers find it such an accessible and welcoming city. With lots of great new coffee-shops offering delicious coffee in modern, stylish environments, these spaces provide some of the best wifi for remote workers in Tbilisi. Internet speeds in these cafes tends to be reliable and fast enough to get some work done on most days. Of course, you should beware that speeds may be slower during crowded times, and we also recommend using a VPN if you connect to an open network. In Tibilisi, some of our favorite wifi cafes for remote workers are Prosperoโs, Coffee LAB and 144 Stairs.
Another excellent place to work with good wifi for remote workers in Tbilisi will be any of the cityโs many coworking spaces. Offering excellent speeds and modern, purpose-built spaces, coworking sites in Tbilisi are favorites among Remote Workers in the city. These spaces will often offer higher-speed connections to members, as well as dedicated opportunities to network with other digital nomads. If you rely on very fast internet speeds to carry out your work, a coworking space may be the best option. Memberships in Tbilisi are comparatively affordable, and some of our favorite coworking spaces for remote workers here include Terminal, Vere Loft and Impact Hub.
Tbilisi provides in general a good infrastructure for the needs of remote workers in the city. A fantastic recent addition is a free, open Wifi network available in most public spaces around the city. The โTbilisi loves youโ network is open in most public spaces including parks, some central streets and small cafรฉs and shops around the city. The network will come in handy to those wishing to get some quick work done in a local breakfast shop or even just to keep in touch with colleagues on your phone during a meal. While the network is not reliable enough for extended periods of work, it is extremely useful for keeping connected on the move. Wifi is not yet readily available on all public transportation networks, but some minibuses (Mashrutkas) that possess the โWifiโ stickers can be found along popular routes.
You will certainly also want to make sure your apartment and phone have good internet speeds in Tbilisi, to ensure you can be connected in the places that matter the most to you. It is highly recommended checking all the details regarding the internet provider available at any apartment you might rent, and perhaps even asking for a speed check to verify if the speeds suit you. For your phone, we recommend GeoCell which has the best coverage and speeds around the country!
For more information about living in Tbilisi as a remote worker, check out our complete Tbilisi guide.