MagtiCom

MagtiCom, LLC is a Georgian telecommunications company headquartered in Tbilisi. Founded on February 12, 1996 by George (Gia) Jokhtaberidze, the company entered commercial operation with its first mobile-network call on September 22, 1997. It developed into one of Georgia’s principal communications providers, serving consumers, businesses and public institutions through a combination of mobile connectivity, fixed communications, broadband internet and television services. The company’s mobile network has progressed through successive generations of technology, including GSM, GPRS, UMTS, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-Advanced and 5G. Its mobile internet development began with early WAP and packet-data services in the early 2000s, followed by 3G deployment in 2006, 4G LTE in 2015, LTE-Advanced in 2016 and 5G deployment in 2024. MagtiCom operates across multiple spectrum bands and, according to company-published information, covers approximately 99% of Georgia’s populated and controlled territory. It also provides roaming services through international partner networks. MagtiCom broadened beyond mobile communications during the 2010s. In 2008 it introduced Magti Fix, a wireless fixed-telephone service based on CDMA technology. In 2012 it launched MagtiSat, a satellite television service that could reach customers throughout Georgia. The company later discontinued MagtiSat and migrated subscribers to its internet-protocol television platform. In 2016, following the acquisition of operational assets from Caucasus Online and the purchase of Deltacom, MagtiCom added fiber-optic internet, IPTV, cable fixed telephony using VoIP and hosting services. This made it a converged operator offering mobile and fixed telephony, internet access and television under one commercial structure. Its consumer television activities include IPTV functions such as pausing, rewinding and resuming programs. MagtiCom has also offered Georgian-language movie channels produced for its customers, including Magti Hit, Magti Kino and Chveni Magti. Digital customer tools include the MyMagti mobile application, electronic-signature functionality, web chat and an AI-supported customer-service platform. The company also publishes Constant, a quarterly magazine covering corporate developments, technology and related subjects. MagtiCom has maintained a visible role in Georgian public infrastructure and social initiatives. In 2009 it implemented a nationwide connectivity project for public schools and educational resource centers commissioned by Georgia’s Ministry of Education and Science, connecting more than 2,150 sites according to the company’s account. Under the motto “We do it for Georgia,” it has supported projects connected with culture, sport, health, arts and education, including publications devoted to Georgian cultural figures. The company is privately controlled, with George Jokhtaberidze reported as holding a 75% stake. MagtiCom has been described as a market leader in Georgia’s mobile and internet-service sectors. Precise market-share, subscriber and network-scale figures vary by reporting date and should be read in the context of Georgian National Communications Commission statistics or company disclosures.

MagtiCom was established in Georgia on February 12, 1996, by George (Gia) Jokhtaberidze. Its first commercial mobile call took place on September 22, 1997, marking the beginning of its operations as a mobile telecommunications provider. During the early 2000s, the company introduced progressively richer mobile-data services, moving from WAP access and basic packet data to GPRS and later high-speed 3G technologies. MagtiCom expanded its technical and commercial portfolio throughout the following decade. It launched a youth-oriented Bali brand and obtained a CDMA 800 MHz operating license in 2005. Deployment of 3G in 2006 enabled services such as video calling, mobile television and faster mobile internet. In 2008 the company introduced Magti Fix, a CDMA-based wireless fixed-telephone service. It also undertook a major public-sector connectivity project in 2009, linking more than 2,150 Georgian public schools and educational resource centers. The company entered television in 2012 with MagtiSat, described as Georgia and the South Caucasus’ first satellite-broadcasting operator. In 2013 it added three Georgian-dubbed movie channels: Magti Hit, Magti Kino and Chveni Magti. MagtiCom launched 4G/LTE in February 2015 and LTE-Advanced in May 2016. That same year was a decisive transformation period: it acquired operational assets from Caucasus Online, purchased Deltacom and began retail provision of fiber-optic internet, IPTV and fixed VoIP telephony, while also offering hosting. These moves changed MagtiCom from a primarily mobile operator into a full-service communications company. From 2017 onward, MagtiCom was identified as a leading Georgian internet-service provider. It launched VoLTE in 2018, a smartphone television application in 2019 and eSIM services later that year. The company tested 5G in 2020 and adopted a new logo in September of that year. Subsequent developments included electronic-signature functionality, business-intelligence systems and information-security certification. MagtiCom implemented its 5G network in October 2024. Magti Fix was discontinued in 2022, while MagtiSat was discontinued at the end of that year and subscribers were moved to IPTV. MagtiCom’s present operating model spans mobile voice and data, fixed broadband, IPTV, VoIP, enterprise services and roaming. Its infrastructure uses several radio-access generations and spectrum bands, and company materials describe nationwide coverage reaching roughly 99% of the populated and controlled territory. The operator serves customers through retail offices, public-service-hall outlets, telephone support and digital channels. It remains a privately controlled Georgian company associated with its founder and controlling shareholder, George Jokhtaberidze.

1. 20245G network implemented

   MagtiCom implemented its 5G network in October.

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2. 2019TV app and eSIM

   Magti TV Play was introduced for smartphones, followed by eSIM services.

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3. 2018VoLTE launch

   MagtiCom introduced Voice over LTE in Georgia.

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4. 2016Converged-service expansion

   The operator acquired assets from Caucasus Online and Deltacom and launched fiber internet, IPTV, fixed telephony and hosting.

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5. 20154G/LTE introduced

   MagtiCom launched 4G/LTE mobile service.

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6. 2012MagtiSat launched

   MagtiCom launched a satellite television service intended to reach customers throughout Georgia.

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7. 2009Nationwide education-network project

   The company connected more than 2,150 public schools and educational resource centers under a government-commissioned project.

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8. 20063G deployment

   MagtiCom deployed 3G and introduced services including video calling and faster mobile internet.

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9. 2001Early mobile data services

   The company developed GPRS-related services and expanded its mobile-data capabilities.

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10. 1997First commercial mobile call

    MagtiCom completed its first commercial call over its mobile network on September 22.

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11. 1996Company founded

    George (Gia) Jokhtaberidze founded MagtiCom in Georgia.

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A nationwide, converged Georgian communications provider combining mobile network coverage with broadband, television, fixed telephony and digital customer services.

• Mobile telecommunicationsMobile communications1997

  MagtiCom’s core mobile business includes voice, messaging, mobile internet and roaming. The network has evolved from GSM and GPRS through UMTS, HSPA+, LTE and LTE-Advanced to 5G, supporting services across several frequency bands. The company also provides eSIM capability and international roaming through partner operators.

• Fiber-optic internetFixed broadband2016

  Introduced for retail customers in 2016, MagtiCom’s fiber-optic offering forms part of its converged communications portfolio. It connects residential and business customers to fixed broadband infrastructure and is sold alongside IPTV and fixed telephony services.

• Magti IPTVInternet television2016

  MagtiCom’s IPTV service delivers television over internet-protocol infrastructure. Its functionality includes pausing, rewinding and resuming programs. The platform also became the destination for subscribers transferred from the discontinued MagtiSat service.

• Fixed telephony and VoIPFixed communications2016

  MagtiCom provides cable-based fixed telephony using Voice over Internet Protocol. The service was added to the retail portfolio during the company’s 2016 expansion into full-service communications.

• Magti FixWireless fixed telephony2008

  Magti Fix was a wireless fixed-telephone product based on CDMA 450 technology. It was introduced in 2008 and discontinued on July 29, 2022.

• MagtiSatSatellite television2012

  MagtiSat was a satellite-broadcasting service launched in 2012 to provide television coverage throughout Georgia. The service ended on December 31, 2022, with subscribers migrated to Magti IPTV.

• MyMagtiCustomer application2014

  MyMagti is the company’s mobile application for customers. Introduced in 2014, it enables users to manage selected services and complete routine account-related tasks electronically.

• 2009United Educational Network

  Georgia

  Commissioned by Georgia’s Ministry of Education and Science, the project connected public schools and educational resource centers across the country.

  Outcome. More than 2,150 schools and resource centers were connected according to company information.

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• We do it for Georgia

  Georgia

  A corporate social and cultural platform supporting initiatives in Georgian culture, sport, health, arts and education.

  Outcome. The program included free presentations and distribution of books and albums about Georgian cultural figures.

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• 20245G network implementationGeneration change

  After testing 5G technology in 2020, MagtiCom moved to network implementation.

  What changed. MagtiCom implemented a 5G network in October 2024.

  Aftermath. 5G became part of the operator’s mobile technology portfolio and was later available in selected roaming arrangements.

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• 2016Purchase of Caucasus Online operational assetsM&A

  MagtiCom sought to broaden its business beyond mobile services and add fixed broadband and related communications capabilities.

  What changed. The company signed a contract to purchase operational assets from Caucasus Online.

  Aftermath. The transaction supported MagtiCom’s subsequent launch of fiber internet, IPTV, fixed telephony and hosting services.

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• 2016Acquisition of DeltacomM&A

  MagtiCom continued its expansion into fixed and enterprise communications.

  What changed. The company signed an agreement to purchase 100% of Deltacom.

  Aftermath. Deltacom became part of MagtiCom’s broader full-service communications platform.

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• 2020MagtiCom begins 5G testing and later deployment

  The company began testing 5G technology in 2020 and subsequently implemented a commercial 5G network in 2024.

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• 2018MagtiCom introduces VoLTE

  MagtiCom became the first Georgian telecommunications operator reported to launch Voice over LTE.

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• 2016MagtiCom expands into converged communications

  The company added fiber broadband, IPTV, fixed telephony and hosting after acquiring operational assets from Caucasus Online and the full interest in Deltacom.

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• 2015MagtiCom launches 4G/LTE network

  The operator introduced 4G/LTE service, initially covering most of Georgia’s populated and controlled territory.

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