An Extraordinary Meeting of the Expert Group on ICT Household Indicators (EGH) and Expert Group on Telecommunication/ICT Indicators (EGTI) took place in Geneva, Switzerland, on 1-3 March 2017.  The meeting approved new methodology of measuring IDI (ICT Development Index). Head of Market Analysis and Strategic Development Department of the Commissions' Office – Rati Skhirtladze was the chairman of the meeting.

By the resolution of Georgian National Communications Commission 4 competitions announced for issuing radio broadcasting licenses.

By the resolution of Georgian National Communications Commission “Tbilisis Arkhi” Ltd authorized on private general TV broadcasting.

“GDS TV” Ltd applied to Georgian National Communications Commission and requested modification of broadcasting type.

“Airuveda” Ltd applied to Georgian National Communications Commission and requested specialized broadcasting authorization for the purpose of creating cognitive/entertainment TV channel.

Georgian National Communications Commission started reviewing dispute based on the complaint submitted by K. Kaladze against “Magticom” Ltd by the resolution of 15 December 2016.

The memorandum of cooperation in electronic communications sphere was signed between Georgian National Communications Commission and Competition Agency of Georgia.

In accordance with the decision of GNCC, the validity term of №F36 and №F54 licenses for the usage of radio frequency spectrum has been prolonged for JSC “Global Contact Consulting” for the next 10 years.

“Maxnet” Ltd and “TV Net” Ltd have addressed GNCC with a joint statement. The companies have requested a prior consent from the Commission for the acquisition and merger of 100% of the shares by “Maxnet” Ltd owned by “TV Net” Ltd. 

GNCC has held a presentation of the final report of the media monitoring of pre-elections of the Georgian Parliamentary elections of 2016, at the hotel “Radisson.”