The Parliament of Georgia has made changes in the Georgian law “on Broadcasting” based on the Commission’s legislative proposal, according to which, the Commission’s  discretion has been determined  when issuing a sanction in a case of violation of norms defined by the law. In accordance with the previous edition of the Georgian law “on Broadcasting,” in case of detection of violation of the law by a broadcaster, after reviewing an issue, the ...

GNCC responds to recent publications disseminated in the media related to “Magticom” Ltd’s tariff politics. GNCC, in accordance with a decision of January 25, 2011, has approved 1 minute tariff cap for mobile telephony services in the amount of 24 Tetri. The decision is valid and mandatory. Within the conditions of current competition, subscribers are receiving services for rather cheaper price, subscribers using standard tariffs are those, who have not yet selected or ...

The meeting has been held at GNCC with the representatives of “CGL” Ltd (www.adjaranet.com), “Imovies.ge” Ltd, “Silknet” JSC, “Iberia TV” Ltd, “Public Broadcaster” LEPL,  “Movie Distribution” Ltd and “GDS” Ltd in regard to the issue of the placement of inadmissible production in the web space (illegal feature films and TV shows).  The representatives of “CGL” Ltd (www.adjaranet.com) have ...

One of the most significant functions of GNCC is the governance of radio frequency spectrum and provision of its efficient usage on the Georgian territory, implementation of innovative communications technologies and optimal allocation of radio spectrum. With a regard to high demand on high level intensity radio spectrum and the usage of frequency spectrum resources in the country (digital broadcasting, 4th generation systems of mobile communications etc) as well as, in accordance with the ...

GNCC, the Commission’s broadcasting regulation department employees and a Press-Secretary, with a support of the Council of Europe, will undergo pre-election monitoring trainings, for two days in Kakheti, at the hotel  Chateau Mere. Experts of the Council of Europe, alongside with the Commission’s representatives will discuss such important issues as the role of media during pre-election period, standards of the Venice Commission during pre-election media monitoring production, ...

In accordance with the decision of GNCC, “Lilo TV” Ltd has obtained an authorization for broadcasting. The company plans to launch private-specialized (entertaining/scientific) broadcasting by means of internet technologies and cable network from June 1, 2016. According to company’s broadcasting concept presented to the Commission, the channel will produce programs for an audience interested in entrepreneurial activities, first of all, in regard to the production presented in ...

In accordance with the decision of GNCC, license validity terms for the use of radio frequency spectrum have been extended to “Silknet” JSC and “Silk LTE” Ltd. The validity term of №F48 license of “Silknet” JSC for the use of radio frequency spectrum has been extended from May 5, 2016 until May 5, 2026. In accordance with Commission’s pre-defined payment plan, company has to make a payment fee for the use of a license in the amount of 331 007, 21 GEL to ...

GNCC has announced contests for the issuance of private and community radio broadcasting licenses in 6 municipalities of Georgia. In accordance with the Commission’s decision, contests for the issuance of 2 private-general and 2 private-specialized licenses, have been announced in the following cities and localities: Borjomi – at FM 103.9, cost of the private-general radio broadcasting license has been defined in the amount of 6 075 GEL; Bakuriani – at FM 90.7, cost of the ...

GNCC has registered “Kvira TV” Ltd as a broadcaster in the departmental registry of undertakings. The company plans to launch private-general TV broadcasting by means of internet - starting May 30, 2016, by means of other technologies – from June 30, 2016. “Kvira TV” Ltd’s TV broadcasting will be available in Georgian language, free of charge, at least 6 hours per day.

GNCC has issued a written warning on “YOURNET” Ltd. On March 21, 2016, the Commission has received a letter from “YOURNET” Ltd notifying Commission in regard to the changes provided in company’s founding documents. In accordance with the Georgian law “on Electronic Communications,” any intent of entity/entities authorized in electronic communications, related to the merger, acquisition/alienation of shares or operational assets, shall be notified to the ...