GNCC added amendments in the rule of allocation for cost accounting methodology distribution by authorized persons.  The rule for calculating the weighted average cost of capital (WACC) of the service tariffs has changed, along with the formula for determining the cost accounting for the capital employed. In regards to such changes, the WACC for regulated activities shall be determined by the Commission’s resolution. Thereby, the commission may use the services of ...

  GNCC is hosting 3 day conference for European Platform of Regulatory Authorities (EPRA.) At least 140 delegates from the regulatory authorities of more than 40 European countries will visit Georgia to attend the high level conference. Among guests, mainly the senior officials of regulatory bodies of European broadcasting will be represented.  Within a scope of 3 day conference, the important issues will be discussed such as: audiovisual media service regulation in the setting of ...

GNCC conducted a survey research of fixed and mobile Internet market. The Internet market survey is based on research studies commissioned by International Telecommunications Union (ITU) and Euro Commission. The comparative analysis carries out the Internet service fees of European countries, as well as the Internet service fees in comparison with the rest of the world and Georgia’s neighboring countries.   Based on a research conducted by ITU, in the setting of fixed Internet ...

The application deadline for a contest announced by GNCC for issuance of a license in radio broadcasting has expired. The application has been submitted by 5 companies in total. Among those companies, 3 tried to obtain licenses in private general radio broadcasting in hometown – Ltd “Media Stream,” Ltd “Art Radio” and Ltd “Caucasus Business Week.” In borough Gudauri Ltd “Radio Center Plus” (radio Palitra) will be competing to obtain the ...

  GNCC is hosting a conference for “Regional Electronic Communications Regulatory Framework Harmonization Between the EU and the Eastern Partnership Partner Countries” (EaP) The 3 day seminar aims to discuss the distribution of radio frequency spectrum, its management, the usage of effective practices, as within the framework of “Eastern Partnership Program” countries,(EaP) as well as existing practices in making necessary reforms  practiced within  the ...

The chairman of Georgian National Communications Commission Vakhtang Abashidze  received a delegation from the People’s Republic of China. The delegation consisting of 13 members was lead by the vice-chancellor of Engineering Academy of the People’s Republic of China - Pan Yunhe. Both parties discussed the possible partnership in electronic communications field, in particular, in development of informational technologies and data transfer. They also discussed the topic ...

            At the meeting held on September 9, GNCC imposed sanctions – written warnings on Ltd “Geocell” and Ltd “Magticom.” As for an issue regarding Ltd “Mobitell” (brand name Beeline,) the administrative proceedings are still in progress. “Geocell” and “Magticom” were sanctioned for abusing the significant market power. In particular, both companies, based on the tariffs ...

Commissioned by GNCC, the consulting services in order to determine the price value for 800/900/1800/2100 MHz range  frequency resources will be provided by “PricewaterhouseCoopers Central Asia and Caucasus B.V’s” branch in Georgia. The Commission announced a tender for consultancy services on August 12,2014.The participants were 4 companies: “DotEcon Ltd,” “Detecon International,” SBR-net and Consulting AG,” alongside with ...

  Commissioned by GNCC, the consulting services in order to determine the price value for 800/900/1800/2100/2600 MHz range  frequency resources will be provided by “PricewaterhouseCoopers Central Asia and Caucasus B.V’s” branch in Georgia. The Commission announced a tender for consultancy services on August 12,2014.The participants were 4 companies: “DotEcon Ltd,” “Detecon International,” SBR-net and Consulting AG,” alongside with ...

On August 12, GNCC has announced an electronic tender for the procurement of consulting services in order to determine the price value of the resource at 800/900/1800/2100 MHz frequency ranges. The deadline for Individuals wishing to participate in the tender to submit bidding documents using the electronic system for the unified public procurement was September 2,15:00 pm. Four companies submitted applications: “DotEcon Ltd,” “DetEcon International,” “SBR-net ...