Established in 1996, Geocell is the first GSM operator in Georgia operating on 900 MHz frequency and later on 1800 MHz frequency following the merger with GT Mobile; Georgia’s 3rd operator to start GSM services, in 2001. Later in 2003, a controlling stake in Geocell is acquired by the TeliaSonera group. In 2006, Geocell acquired UMTS license to operate on 2100 MHz frequency and launched its 3G and associated services to its subscribers. Geocell is the largest mobile operator in terms of subscriber numbers with a base of over 2 million as on Q1 2012.
