GNCC, based on the applications of TV companies “Omega” Ltd, “Stereo +” Ltd and “Saperavi TV” Ltd, has carried out the modifications of their TV broadcasting authorizations.  Entities, authorized for private-general TV broadcasting – “Omega” Ltd and “Stereo+” Ltd, have requested permits for the specialized musical/entertaining broadcasting programs instead of the general (news/social-political) TV broadcasting. As for ...

In accordance with the decision of GNCC, “TV-Radio Company Exclusive TV” Ltd has carried out an authorization for broadcasting. The company plans to launch private-general TV broadcasting by means of internet technologies starting November 2, 2016. “TV-Radio Company Exclusive TV” Ltd is to broadcast in Georgian, English and Russian languages 16 hours per day, company’s distribution area will consist of entire Georgian territory.

In accordance with the decision of GNCC, the permit has been issued for the use of numbering resource. “ARComm Telecommunications Solutions” Ltd has obtained numbering resource - 256 0XXX (1000 subscriber numbers in total) for the provision of fixed telephony services. The permit for the use of numbering resource has no time limit, is subject for an annual renewal and geographical area is the city of Tbilisi.

GNCC, in the contest held on May 31, 2016, for the issuance of a license for the use of radio frequency spectrum in order to ensure broadband services, including the implementation of fourth generation (4G) services, has announced “Magticom” Ltd as a winning bidder. At the auction session, “Magticom” Ltd has confirmed its readiness to make a payment of 25 391 303.00  GEL for the use of 10 (2x5) MHz frequency resource. “Magticom” Ltd has made a payment - ...

Today, on June 1st, GNCC has fulfilled its obligations set forth in the Georgian laws “on Broadcasting” and “Electronic Communications” and has presented activity report of 2015 to the Parliament of Georgia, Georgian president and to the Government of Georgia. The report is also published at the Commission’s web-site. 

Commission has issued a written warning on “Georgian Central Communications Corporation” Ltd for violation of Copyright and Related Rights and has suspended authorization of broadcast transit of „TECHNOMAX LLP” Ltd due to continuous breaches. “Georgian Central Communications Corporation” Ltd and „TECHNOMAX LLP” Ltd, companies that jointly offer services of broadcast transit to subscribers, were unable to present documentation proving legal transit ...

GNCC has launched formal administrative proceedings based on a complaint submitted by the subscriber T.S against “Geocell” Ltd. Based on a case related evidence, it has been revealed, that subscriber T.S had an agreement signed with “Geocell” on May 27, 2010. Starting March 26, 2012, “Geocell” Ltd has made changes according to which, in case “Lai Lai” subscriber would not deposit amount within 150 days from the date of the last deposit on his ...

Today, Georgia celebrates 91st jubilee of first Georgian and one of the first European radios. The first radio broadcasting trial program was aired on May 23, 1925. GNCC congratulates every radio station and radio lover, especially, Public Broadcaster’s First Radio and its loyal listeners with this significant date – Georgian Day of Radio.

The Parliament of Georgia has made changes in the Georgian law “on Broadcasting” based on the Commission’s legislative proposal, according to which, the Commission’s  discretion has been determined  when issuing a sanction in a case of violation of norms defined by the law. In accordance with the previous edition of the Georgian law “on Broadcasting,” in case of detection of violation of the law by a broadcaster, after reviewing an issue, the ...

GNCC responds to recent publications disseminated in the media related to “Magticom” Ltd’s tariff politics. GNCC, in accordance with a decision of January 25, 2011, has approved 1 minute tariff cap for mobile telephony services in the amount of 24 Tetri. The decision is valid and mandatory. Within the conditions of current competition, subscribers are receiving services for rather cheaper price, subscribers using standard tariffs are those, who have not yet selected or ...