The Sector Economy and Economic Policy Committee deliberated on the Draft Law on Electronic Communications for the I reading, introduced by MP Levan Machavariani.

According to him, the amendment envisages the automatic extension of the right to use the radio frequency resources necessary for the installment of the local digital overhead broadcasting network. Furthermore, the Draft stipulates the fee for the radio frequency use in the event of the extension of the validity period of the license for the radiofrequency spectrum issued through the competition.

As elucidated, the amendment ensures the maintenance of a stable environment in the local telebroadcasting market, uninterrupted operation of local broadcasting, and access to information and media pluralism.

The Committee endorsed the Draft.