5G Auction Concludes – the New Technology will be Implemented by “Cellfie Mobile”

The Communications Commission has concluded its auctions for the implementation of 5G mobile internet. “Cellfie Mobile” won the separate lots N18, N19 and N24, and was allocated 2600 MHz and 1800 MHz frequency bands. The price of the lots was GEL 226,800, GEL 226,800 and 1,386,000 respectively. “Cellfie Mobile” will be given 1 month to obtain a license and pay 30% of the aforementioned fee into the state budget. The operator will also have an obligation to allow a mobile... more

Advertising Revenues of TV and Radio Broadcasters Increase by 22.4% in the Second Quarter of 2023

In the second quarter of 2023, the total commercial advertising revenues of TV and radio broadcasters increased by 22.4% year-on-year to GEL 23.3 million. In case of TV broadcasters alone, advertising revenues in Q2 amounted to GEL 21.4 million, which represents an increase of GEL 3.9 million over the same period last year. Direct advertising accounted for 66.9% of TV advertising revenues. The share of sponsorship revenues fell by 5.1%, while the share of product placement increased by 3.9%... more

ComCom Cautions “Magticom” for Unlawful Broadcasting of an 18+ Programme

The Communications Commission has issued a written caution to Magticom for the unlawful broadcasting of a programme unsuitable for minors. In June 2023, the Commission received a public complaint regarding a film containing a sex scene, which was aired at 21:00 by the authorised broadcaster “Magti Kino” owned by Magticom. Based on the complaint, the Commission monitored the programme broadcasted by “Magti Kino.”  The monitoring identified violations of the Code on... more

Cellfie Mobile Wins the 5G Auction

The Communications Commission has declared Cellfie Mobile the winner of combined lot N2 in the auction for the implementation of 5G mobile internet. The company will be allotted 700 MHz and 3400-3600 MHz frequency ranges. Based on the conditions set by the Commission, in return for obtaining the right to use the aforementioned frequency resources, as well as a 20% discount (bringing the fee down to a total of GEL 2,657,445), Cellfie Mobile will have an obligation to allow a mobile virtual... more

ComCom Media Academy Launches Masterclass by Producer Noe Sulaberidze

The Media Academy of the Communications Commission has added another series of online lectures to its Masterclass project – this time, by the TV presenter and producer Noe Sulaberidze. The masterclass consists of 4 video lectures, and is available on the Media Academy YouTube channel free of charge. During the lectures, Noe Sulaberidze talks about his 14 years of experience as a producer. Based on his own examples, he shares with the listeners the principles of recruiting a team,... more