The Communications Commission has approved the sale of 100% stakes in Watertrail Industries and Investco Alliances – companies belonging to VEON Georgia Holding B. V, which is in turn owned by VEON Georgia.  On 4 April 2022, VEON Georgia wrote to the Communications Commission seeking approval for natural person Khvicha Makatsaria to purchase 100% stakes in Watertrail Industries and Investco Alliances.  According to the Law of Georgia on Electronic Communications, “a notice...

To support the state internetization programme, representatives of the Communications Commission and the World Bank Mission in Ozurgeti met the local population, participants in the “Digital Support Programme,” digital volunteers, representatives of the local civic sector NGOs and internet companies involved in the programme, as well as the mayor of the Municipality of Ozurgeti. The aim of the meetings was for the representatives of the World Bank Mission to personally meet the...

The Communications Commission has introduced 3rd grade pupils of Public School N2 in Ozurgeti to the “Happy Onlife” app. A total of 25 pupils took part in the training, where they learned about the rules of safely navigating the internet and ways to protect themselves from online threats and cyberbullying.  “Happy Onlife” is an online app that uses games to teach children how to safely and responsibly use digital media, as well as critically assess and analyse...

Communications Commission member Ivane Makharadze met the OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, Teresa Ribeiro, informing her about the current media environment in Georgia and the country’s achievements in the field of media freedom. The parties also discussed future cooperation plans during the meeting. Ivane Makharadze stated during the meeting that media freedom and pluralism are fully protected in Georgia.  He also highlighted the challenges still faced by the media...

To provide consumers with innovative service and implement modern radio frequency systems in the country, the Communications Commission will update the “National Plan for Radio Frequency Distribution.” This will enable implementation of modern electronic communication services, as well as effective use and management of the finite resources. The Commission prepared the amendments to the National Plan on the basis of the final acts approved at the ITU’s World Radiocommunication...

The Communications Commission will approve new porting regulations to make the porting of fixed and mobile telephone numbers easier for consumers. The aim of the regulation is to enable subscribers to easily switch from one provider to another without changing their number. The changes to the Regulations on Portability are in line with the Electronic Communications Code of Europe. These changes will increase competitiveness, which will ultimately benefit the consumer.  The new regulations...

The Media Academy of the Communications Commission has held a certified workshop for media representatives and students, titled “Storytelling – How to Tell an Interesting Story.” As part of the interactive training, reporter Marika Bakuradze shared her experience with the participants. The workshop focussed on topics such as storytelling in extended reports, creating interest among the viewers, the difference between extended reports and news stories, and the ways to start...

Communications Commission member Natia Kukuladze and Webster University professor Thomas Kleiner have held a masterclass on the topic of media communications at the Georgian campus of Webster University. During the seminar, Ms Kukuladze talked about the importance of strategic communications and media literacy. She presented examples that demonstrated why organisations should create and implement strategic communications systems. She highlighted the important role of strategic communications in...

In 2021, commercial TV advertising revenues increased by 30% year on year to GEL 79.8 million, up from GEL 61.4 million in 2020. Thus, broadcasters collected GEL 18.4 million more in commercial advertising compared to the previous year. Commercial advertising revenues include income from commercial adverts, sponsorship, product placement, tele shopping and announcements.  Teleimedi had the largest share of commercial TV advertising revenues in 2021 with 34.3%, followed by Mtavari Arkhi...

The Media Academy of the Communications Commission continues its Masterclass series with online lectures by Giorgi Khaburzania, who has 22 years of experience as a media manager and producer. Over the last few years, he has produced some of the most popular Georgian TV shows, including Georgia’s Got Talent, Master Chef and GeoStar. The course of online lectures allows viewers to learn free of charge about the process of creating mega-shows and high-quality television product. Giorgi...