According to a public opinion survey commissioned by the Communications Commission, 42% of respondents who participated in the radio priorities survey identified specialised radio as the type of radio broadcasting most in demand and most needed, while 37% believe there is a need for additional general radio stations. Furthermore, an overwhelming majority of respondents (74%) believe that radio stations should broadcast throughout the entire country, while only 25% favour regional radio ...

Member of the Communications Commission Natia Kukuladze took part in a public lecture organised by Altterbridge University as part of UNESCO’s Global Media and Information Literacy Week. The lecture was entitled “Navigating the Information Age: Media Literacy, Online Safety and the Nordic Experience.”  The event aimed to raise students’ awareness about media literacy, promote critical thinking and responsible information consumption, and share international ...

The Media School Studio of the Communications Commission’s Media Academy has opened applications for the fifth cohort of its practical four-month training course. As part of the selection process, 14 students interested in journalism will be selected and given a unique opportunity to acquire all the knowledge and skills required for a career in journalism, free of charge and under the guidance of professional mentors, paving the way for a career in the media sector.  Second-, third- ...

As part of UNESCO’s Global Media and Information Literacy Week, schools across Georgia celebrated Media Literacy Day, which was organised by the Communications Commission. Students and teachers took part in a range of educational and practical activities aimed at developing critical thinking, distinguishing between genuine and false information, verifying information, and strengthening their knowledge of safe practices in the digital environment.  As part of Media Literacy Day, ...

The Communications Commission and the experts conducting the holistic study held a working meeting with telecom operators to present the stakeholders with the preliminary findings of one of the market studies carried out as part of the second phase of the holistic study of the telecommunications market.  The meeting focussed on the study’s main findings, which indicate that the retail market for high-quality fixed internet services offered to business subscribers is not effectively ...

The Communications Commission is joining UNESCO’s Global Media and Information Literacy Week, observed annually in late October, for the sixth time, offering the public a diverse range of activities. Organised by ComCom, the event will take place from 26 to 30 October and feature educational and interactive activities tailored to different audiences. As part of the programme, ComCom and its partners will host thematic webinars, while schools across the country will celebrate Media ...

Representatives of the Communications Commission held a meeting with representatives of the Information and Communication Technologies Agency and the State Radio Frequency Administration under the Ministry of Digital Development and Transport of the Republic of Azerbaijan. The meeting was also attended by representatives of Georgian and Azerbaijani mobile operators.  The parties reviewed the results of joint monitoring of broadcasting and mobile services. No sources of interference were ...

The Communications Commission is launching the Digital Support Programme for internally displaced persons from the occupied territories in the municipality of Gori. ComCom representatives met with residents of the target villages of Khurvaleti, Shavshvebi, Karaleti, Verkhvebi, Sakasheti, Skrisa and Berbuki. During the meetings, they introduced the programme’s objectives and explained the opportunities it offers for developing digital skills and using the internet safely and ...

Member of the Communications Commission Ani Vazagashvili took part in the 64th meeting of the European Platform of Regulatory Authorities (EPRA), which focussed on protecting children and young people in digital media. During the thematic session, participants discussed the current situation and challenges related to protecting minors in the online environment. Particular attention was paid to the legal challenges associated with introducing age restrictions and bans on social media use, as ...