Geocell
 Geocell's current logo since 12 October 2020 | |
| Type | Subsidiary |
|---|---|
| Industry | Telecommunications |
| Founded | 1996 |
| Headquarters | , |
| Products | Mobile telephony |
 $140 million (2011)[1] | |
| Parent | Silknet |
| Website | geocell |
Geocell (Georgian: ჯეოსელი) is a mobile communication brand owned by Silknet. Geocell is the first GSM operator entered Georgian market.
Geocell was founded as an independent company in 1996 with a shared Georgian and Turkish investment. Control of the company was held by the Georgian side. The company's 900 MHz GSM network became fully operational in March 1997.[2]
On 27 March 2001 Geocell acquired Georgia's third largest GSM provider "GT Mobile", renamed it into its second branch "Lai-Lai", and started operating on the 1800 MHz frequency.
Alongside standard GSM and GPRS services the company owns a UMTS license (2100 MHz), enabling 3G technologies including HSDPA.[3]
From 2007 until 2018 Geocell was part of the TeliaSonera Group. Since 2018 it has been a part of Silknet.[4]
Geocell coverage area occupies more than 98% of the country territory. Geocell subscribers are able to use roaming service in 150 countries worldwide.
Nowadays number of registered Geocell subscribers is around 2 million people.
Logo history[]
1996–2009[]
2009–2018[]
2018–2020[]
2020–present[]
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