The Georgian National Communications Commission gave consent to handover of the license of TV company Sakartvelo Ltd to Civic Education Foundation at the session held on October 12, 2012. Both parties applied to the Commission for preliminary consent to handover of the license owned by TV company Sakartvelo Ltd. In case of transferring the license to another entity, parties are obliged to get preliminary consent from the Georgian National Communications Commission in accordance with the Law of ...

Caucasus Online Ltd was imposed a fine for illegal retransmission of broadcasting channels at the session held today at the Georgian National Communications Commission. Las month Super TV Ltd applied to the Commission informing about illegal retransmission of the broadcasting channels ”СТС“ and “Перец“. As a result of check-up made by the Broadcasting Regulation Department of the Commission it turned out that Caucasus Online Ltd was carrying out illegal retransmission ...

The Georgian National Communications Commission applies to the broadcasting companies involved in pre-election campaign. The Georgian National Communications Commission reminds you that in accordance with the Organic Law of Georgia “Election Code of Georgia” it is forbidden to publicize the results of public opinion poll within 48 hours before voting i.e. from September 29, 2012, 08:00 until 20:00 of the voting day.  

  The Georgian National Communications Commission announced a tender for monitoring of quality of fixed broadband Internet service. The Georgian National Communications Commission decided to commence broadband Internet market research because of discontent spread in society towards Internet providers. On the official page of the Commission – Facebook and at Consumers’ Rights Public Defender Service existing at the Commission there were frequent complaints of subscribers ...

The Georgian National Communications Commission approved the Resolution on “Regulations of Media Involvement in the Electoral Process and its Application” at the session held today. The Commission commenced public administrative proceedings to adopt the document on July 18, 2012. Draft document was accessible to public on the Commission’s website on August 9, 2012. Any concerned person had a possibility to express his opinions and comments regarding the Resolution. The ...

Three companies have undergone authorization for broadcasting via cable network at the Georgian National Communications Commission. GDS TV Ltd has undergone authorization for broadcasting via cable network. The type of broadcasting is specialized (entertaining) broadcasting, geographical area is Georgia and duration of broadcasting is 24 hours. Channel 9 Info Ltd has undergone authorization for broadcasting via cable network. The type of broadcasting is general broadcasting, geographical area ...

According to the Georgian National Communications Commission for August 13, 2012 statistical information about subscribers of the companies authorized for transit of broadcasting is following: TV company Channel 9 is delivered to 193 642 subscribers, TV company Maestro is delivered to 169 140 subscribers, TV company Caucasia - to 160 758 subscribers and TV channel 25 – to 154 924 subscribers. The Commission is continuing monitoring of “must carry”obligation ...

On August 07, 2012, the meeting with general broadcasting license holders was held at the Georgian National Communications Commission. Head of the Legal Department of the Commission, Kakhi Kurashvili talked on rule of placement of political advertising in the pre-election period. In current elections the Georgian National Communications Commission was charged with regulation of political advertising as well as political debates, news and pre-election agitation. Broadcasters were explained the ...

On August 07, 2012, the meeting with general broadcasting license holders was held at the Georgian National Communications Commission. Head of the Legal Department of the Commission, Kakhi Kurashvili talked on rule of placement of political advertising in the pre-election period. In current elections the Georgian National Communications Commission was charged with regulation of political advertising as well as political debates, news and pre-election agitation. Broadcasters were explained the ...

The Georgian National Communications Commission responds to the statement made by Kakha Bekauri, general director of 9th Channel regarding the obligation imposed by the law in the pre-election period. According to Kakha Bekauri the Commission’s Decision that TV companies have to apply to cable transit companies and after that they are obligated to place the channel in their package is not right. The list of cable broadcasters is not available for TV companies and this will prolong the ...