Member of the Communications Commission Vakhtang Abashidze, together with the heads of fellow regulatory bodies, opened the Fourth International Consumer Protection Week. Within the framework of the event, he reviewed the current situation regarding consumer rights protection in the telecommunications and broadcasting sectors, as well as key projects implemented by ComCom. The event was also attended by ComCom member Ekaterine Imedadze and the Telecommunications Ombudsman Gvantsa Chkheidze. The...

The Communications Commission, as the independent state authority regulating the broadcasting sector, is responsible for ensuring freedom of mass media, freedom of expression, media pluralism, and a stable media environment in Georgia. The decision taken by the United Kingdom to sanction two Georgian television companies—one of whom is among the highest-rated broadcasters in Georgia—is aimed both at restricting fair competition among mass media outlets and hindering the professional...

Chairman of the Georgian National Communications Commission, Goga Gulordava, and ComCom member Ekaterine Imedadze held meetings with the heads of the communications regulatory authorities of Portugal, Croatia, Lithuania, and Slovenia within the framework of the Mobile World Congress (MWC). In addition, Goga Gulordava met with senior representatives of the Ministry of Communication of Mali and the Smart Africa initiative. During the meeting with the Chair of the Board of Directors of the...

Chairman of the Communications Commission, Goga Gulordava, and ComCom member Ekaterine Imedadze held a working meeting with the Secretary-General of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), Doreen Bogdan-Martin, within the framework of the Mobile World Congress (MWC). Doreen Bogdan-Martin was elected Secretary-General of ITU in 2022 as the candidate of the United States. During the meeting, the parties emphasised the importance of close cooperation between ComCom and ITU and discussed...

Chairman of the Communications Commission, Goga Gulordava, and member of the Commission Ekaterine Imedadze took part in the Mobile World Congress (MWC) held in Barcelona and organised by the Global System for Mobile Communications Association (GSMA), as well as in the 20th anniversary GSMA Ministerial Programme. During the event, the ComCom delegation took part in high-level events and discussions. The Chairman of the Commission also held meetings with representatives of GSMA and other...

Chairman of the Communications Commission, Goga Gulordava, and ComCom member Ekaterine Imedadze took part in the Mobile World Congress (MWC) held in Barcelona and organised by the Global System for Mobile Communications Association (GSMA). During the event, the ComCom representatives held meetings with the heads of telecom regulators from Romania, Turkey, Czech Republic, Jordan, and Poland. The meeting was also attended by the Head of the International Relations Department of the Communications...

Chairman of the Communications Commission, Goga Gulordava, and ComCom member Ivane Makharadze held a working meeting with representatives of up to 40 television broadcasters. The meeting served as a platform for exchanging views on significant issues, challenges, and current topical matters in the media sector. The Chairman addressed the broadcasters and presented ComCom’s vision regarding the issues under discussion. According to him, the Commission is interested in maintaining close...

The Communications Commission continues to implement the Digital Support Programme in Martvili, within the framework of which it trained the administrative staff and teachers of the Kindergarten Union on digital literacy and purposeful use of the internet. As part of the programme, 34 trainings have already been conducted in Martvili, and 560 local residents have been trained. Participants attend the trainings free of charge and receive guidance on important topics such as searching for the...

The Communications Commission, based on an assessment of the current situation and challenges in the radio broadcasting sector, has decided to divide the territory of Georgia into 32 broadcasting zones. The relevant amendments were introduced to the 2006 Resolution on the Zonal Division of Local Broadcasting. Prior to adopting the amendments, the Commission held active consultations with the representatives of radio broadcasters. Taking into account the information and needs expressed by the...

By decision of the Communications Commission, the radio broadcasting licenses of the following four broadcasters have been extended by 10 years: TV and Radio Company Odishi, TV-Stili, Patriarchate Radio Iveria, and Media Group. All four broadcasters applied for an extension of their license terms. In accordance with the Law of Georgia on Broadcasting, the Commission reviewed the applications and extended the validity of their radio broadcasting licenses for 10 years, until 2036.