ComCom member Ekaterine Imedadze took part in the annual European Telecommunications and Media Forum, where she spoke at the panel session on innovations and the role of regulators in the telecom sector: “Dynamic approximation with the laws and regulatory framework of the EU gives us a sense of security and additional flexibility to adapt best practices – transform organisational models to respond to the needs and challenges of digital markets,” Ms Imedadze stated. Using...

Communications Commission member Vakhtang Abashidze opened the second International Consumer Rights Week together with the heads of fellow regulators. He summarised the ComCom projects aimed at providing the consumers with high-quality telecom services, and highlighted the importance of cooperation among the regulators: “Within the framework of our cooperation with fellow regulators, we have achieved visible results in protecting both consumer and business rights. We hope that this...

ComCom member Ekaterine Imedadze held a public lecture for over 100 students at the Georgian Technical University on the subject of mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs) and the opening of the telecom market. The aim of the lecture was to raise awareness about the telecom industry among young people. During the lecture, participants learned about the operations of both traditional and new-model mobile service operators, the differences between a mobile network operator (MNO) and a mobile...

The Communications Commission has issued a written caution to TV Pirveli for handling a citizen's complaint ineffectively and in violation of the rules. The operations of the broadcaster's self-regulatory body are regulated by the Law of Georgia On Broadcasting, which was violated by the broadcaster during the process of reviewing the complaint. More specifically, the complainant deemed a story aired by TV Pirveli to be defamatory and violating their rights, leading to them appealing to the...

As part of the Digital Support Programme, the Communications Commission held a seminar on media literacy and the use of internet at the Town Hall of the Municipality of Zugdidi. The meeting was attended by employees of the Town Hall Administration, and mayoral representatives from various target areas, who received information about online search engines, social media platforms, Google services, useful online apps and artificial intelligence.  With the help of specialists, programme...

Communications Commission member Ekaterine Imadedze took part in the annual forum organised by the ICT Association of Georgia. During the panel discussion, Ms Imedadze spoke about the need to create a supportive environment for establishing Georgia as a technology hub, as well as about the role of ComCom in this regard: “Georgia has an advantage due to its geopolitical location, harmonised telecom regulations, and an open and favourable legal and supervisory framework for implementing...

The Global System Mobile Association (GSMA) held the annual Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona, which served to introduce the mobile market trends, innovations and best practices. ComCom member Ekaterine Imedadze, Head of IR Service Nino Grdzelishvili, Head of Competition and Market Regulation Department Ekaterine Sichinava, and Spectrum and Technology Department representative Giorgi Papava took part in the event.  The Mobile World Congress had over 100,000 participants from across...

Within the framework of the EU Digital and Media Literacy Conference “Media Literacy Matters,” ComCom member Natia Kukuladze held a presentation on the policies and projects implemented by the Commission in the field of media literacy and digital inclusion. In her speech, Ms Kukuladze talked about Georgia’s positive experiences with regards to integration of media literacy into formal education, improving the rural population’s digital skills, as well as other...

Communications Commission member Ekaterine Imedadze made a speech at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. During the session devoted to global cooperation in the field of security, telecommunications and technologies, Ms Imedadze focused on the possibility of establishing Georgia as a digital hub: “Georgia is situated at the junction of Europe and Asia. Historically, it has had to deal with various geopolitical challenges and difficulties. Today, we have the ambition and vision to turn...

The Media Academy of the Communications Commission has held a seminar for journalists and journalism students on the subject of “Propaganda Methods: Georgia in German-Language Media.” The meeting was chaired by psychologist Rusudan Gorgiladze – a doctoral candidate at the University of Hildesheim and Regional Director for Eastern Europe at the Harvard Alumni Association, who was also a research fellow at the Harvard University Weatherhead Center for International Affairs and...