In accordance with the decision of GNCC, license validity terms for the use of radio frequency spectrum have been extended to “Silknet” JSC and “Silk LTE” Ltd. The validity term of №F48 license of “Silknet” JSC for the use of radio frequency spectrum has been extended from May 5, 2016 until May 5, 2026. In accordance with Commission’s pre-defined payment plan, company has to make a payment fee for the use of a license in the amount of 331 007, 21 GEL to ...

GNCC has announced contests for the issuance of private and community radio broadcasting licenses in 6 municipalities of Georgia. In accordance with the Commission’s decision, contests for the issuance of 2 private-general and 2 private-specialized licenses, have been announced in the following cities and localities: Borjomi – at FM 103.9, cost of the private-general radio broadcasting license has been defined in the amount of 6 075 GEL; Bakuriani – at FM 90.7, cost of the ...

GNCC has registered “Kvira TV” Ltd as a broadcaster in the departmental registry of undertakings. The company plans to launch private-general TV broadcasting by means of internet - starting May 30, 2016, by means of other technologies – from June 30, 2016. “Kvira TV” Ltd’s TV broadcasting will be available in Georgian language, free of charge, at least 6 hours per day.

GNCC has issued a written warning on “YOURNET” Ltd. On March 21, 2016, the Commission has received a letter from “YOURNET” Ltd notifying Commission in regard to the changes provided in company’s founding documents. In accordance with the Georgian law “on Electronic Communications,” any intent of entity/entities authorized in electronic communications, related to the merger, acquisition/alienation of shares or operational assets, shall be notified to the ...

 GNCC has issued a written warning on a radio owned by “Momavlis Reklama” Ltd by the brand name – “Radio Dardimandi” for violating the rules of commercial advertising. The monitoring carried out by Commission’s broadcasting regulation department has revealed, that in the sponsorship blocks of “Radio Dardimandi” – (“Oxford Medical Georgia,” Limonati “Hereti,” “Khashis Sakhli,” online casino ...

GNCC has been addressed by “Gorda” Ltd with a request to carry out the modification into private-general   TV broadcasting. An application submitted by the company noted, that “Gorda” Ltd was willing to carry out private-specialized (musical) TV broadcasting. In accordance with the Commission’s decision, relevant change has been made in the departmental registry and an authorization of “Gorda” Ltd has been modified.

The channels indicated in the statement disseminated by NGO’s (1st Channel of Russia, РТР-ПЛАНЕТА, Россия 24, НТВ Мир, TVCI, Россия 1, НТВ, ТНТ, Петербург 5, Звезда, Рен-ТВ, Russia Today) are being spread on Georgian territory by the entities authorized for transit of broadcasting. An entity authorized for transit of broadcasting falls under Commission’s regulation sphere and is obligated to comply with Georgian legislation, including the Commission’s regulation on ...

Based on a petition of the Defender of Consumer Rights under GNCC, “Magticom” Ltd has completely deducted disputed due payment in the amount of 4 232 GEL to the subscriber M.G. On March 2, 2016, the Defender of Consumer Rights under GNCC was addressed with a complaint submitted by “Magticom” Ltd’s corporate subscriber          M.G. The subscriber was disputing the origin of due payment (4232 GEL) accrued by ...

GNCC, despite numerous attempts, was unable to deliver the notice to a sole entrepreneur Giorgi Gaprindashvili. The Commission considers, that publishing notice on web-site (www.gncc.ge) and at Commission’s public office, is an alternative form for the sole entreprenuer Giorgi Gaprindashvili to get acquainted with content.

Working meeting has been held at GNCC with small and medium telecommunications operators. An organizer of the meeting was the association of small and medium telecommunications operators.  The discussion of meeting was concerning the un-licensed use of frequencies by WiFi operators.  The Commission has listened to the opinions of small and medium operators providing internet services and acquainted with problematic issues identified by the operators. Parties have agreed for the future ...