On October 10th, the main issue for EPRA’s final session was the discussion regarding political and financial independence of regulatory authorities. An observer from the Council of Europe in Media Division Developments Lejla Dervisajic highlighted in both, political and financial terms the importance of independence of regulatory authorities’ from the government’s influence, as well as, the importance of the journalism and the necessity of the journalist’s ...

  GNCC imposed sanction on Ltd “Net City” for carrying out activities without an authorization. Ltd “Net City” was providing Internet services in Kareli Municipality without an authorization.  In accordance with the paragraph 1 of article 1441 of the Georgian Administrative Code, for the activities in electronic communications field without an authorization the fine totals the amount of 5000 GEL. The company should pay the fine to the Georgian State Budget ...

  Today, on October 8th, at 20:00 pm in hotel “Radisson Blu Iveria, ”  the chairman of the parliament David Usupashvili will be opening the three day conference for European Platform of Regulatory Authorities (EPRA). At least 130 delegates from the regulatory authorities of more than 40 European countries visited Georgia to attend the high level conference.  Among guests, mainly the senior officials from regulatory bodies of European broadcasting are represented. ...

  Today, on October 8th, GNCC held a meeting with the Personal Data Protection Inspector’s office.  The Commission’s Consumer Rights Public Defender’s service staff was also present at the meeting. Both parties discussed world-hand experience of the use of personal information for direct marketing purposes and within a given Georgian reality, agreed to start joint working process in order to develop effective regulation method.  Two state agency officials ...

GNCC carried out the modification of Ltd “TV Company Obieqtivi 2’s “ private broadcasting license. The company was holding rights for broadcasting the specialized (teleshopping) programs in the scope of #B162 license. Upon the written request submitted by the leadership of the company, the license was determined in general broadcasting which implies the broadcast of informational and social-political programs. To see the full version of the resolution, please visit the ...

  GNCC releases official statement concerning the placement of illegal content through Internet: In compliance with regulations of the Commission on “Consumer Protection and Service Standards in Electronic Communications Field” It is prohibited to place pornography or any type of illegal content through Internet. Within a scope of the regulation, Internet provider is obligated to adopt a specific mechanism that will enable to cancel or disconnect the service in case the ...

  GNCC added amendments in the rule of allocation for cost accounting methodology distribution by authorized persons.  The rule for calculating the weighted average cost of capital (WACC) of the service tariffs has changed, along with the formula for determining the cost accounting for the capital employed. In regards to such changes, the WACC for regulated activities shall be determined by the Commission’s resolution. Thereby, the commission may use the services of ...

  GNCC is hosting 3 day conference for European Platform of Regulatory Authorities (EPRA.) At least 140 delegates from the regulatory authorities of more than 40 European countries will visit Georgia to attend the high level conference. Among guests, mainly the senior officials of regulatory bodies of European broadcasting will be represented.  Within a scope of 3 day conference, the important issues will be discussed such as: audiovisual media service regulation in the setting of ...

GNCC conducted a survey research of fixed and mobile Internet market. The Internet market survey is based on research studies commissioned by International Telecommunications Union (ITU) and Euro Commission. The comparative analysis carries out the Internet service fees of European countries, as well as the Internet service fees in comparison with the rest of the world and Georgia’s neighboring countries.   Based on a research conducted by ITU, in the setting of fixed Internet ...

The application deadline for a contest announced by GNCC for issuance of a license in radio broadcasting has expired. The application has been submitted by 5 companies in total. Among those companies, 3 tried to obtain licenses in private general radio broadcasting in hometown – Ltd “Media Stream,” Ltd “Art Radio” and Ltd “Caucasus Business Week.” In borough Gudauri Ltd “Radio Center Plus” (radio Palitra) will be competing to obtain the ...