The Communications Commission of Georgia (ComCom) has launched a comprehensive study aimed at strengthening the country’s internet infrastructure. The initiative seeks to identify existing market barriers and develop solutions to enhance competition and service quality in the broadband sector.
Key focus areas of the study include:
- Cooperation between internet operators (IP peering)
- Internet traffic exchange practices (IXP)
- Accessibility of direct interconnection
- Challenges faced by operators
- Speed and quality of access to local, cached, and global content
To gain insights, experts from ComCom conducted interviews with leading providers such as Magticom, Silknet, Akhali Kselebi, Caucasus Online, and other small-to-medium operators.
Why IXPs Matter?
According to ComCom, developing Internet Exchange Points (IXPs) significantly boosts internet speed and reliability, especially for latency-sensitive services like online gaming, video conferencing, and cloud applications. By reducing reliance on international transit routes, IXPs also lower costs for operators, freeing up resources for infrastructure development and innovation.
ComCom notes that the study will provide a detailed market analysis, integrate international best practices, and lead to tailored policies that promote the growth of IXPs and IP peering. These efforts aim to improve overall internet quality, support a stronger local digital ecosystem, and elevate Georgia’s technological standing in the region.
The project is supported by Plum Consulting Paris SAS, an international firm specializing in telecommunications and digital regulation.
