The project supports Georgia in development of telecom regulatory framework in line with EU regulatory framework and to ensure the provision of competitive environment for all market players, in the Georgian electronic communications sector.

The purpose of this Project is to conduct in-depth review of Georgian Telecommunication Regulatory frameworks, to redefine relevant markets in the electronic communications sector that are susceptible to ex ante regulation, to define broadband regulatory approach, to conduct a feasibility study to assess the necessity of Universal Service provision, according to the EU Regulatory Framework and Europe 2020 Initiative “The Digital Agenda for Europe”.

COMPONENT 1
Enhancing regulatory framework of the GNCC in order to come in line with the EU regulatory framework and make it compatible with the EU telecom industry developments
COMPONENT 2
GNCC contribution to encourage fixed and wireless broadband development enhanced by defining guidelines for infrastructure barrier removal, infrastructure sharing, net neutrality and access regulation in regard to DAE (Digital Agenda for Europe), and taking into account the need of Universal Service Provision

COMPONENT 3
Relevant markets are redefined and methodology for SMP (Significant Market Power) determination developed
COMPONENT 4
Strengthening the mechanism for future spectrum awards for GNCC and relevant stakeholders
COMPONENT 5
Enhancing GNCC capacities in Internet Governance IG, and network security issues
COMPONENT 6
Outlining the role of the GNCC in national/ international roaming regulations according to the EU roaming regulations