The Communications Commission has decided to divide the territory of Georgia into 32 broadcasting zones and amended the 2006 Resolution “On Zonal Division of Local Broadcasting,” based on an assessment of the current situation and challenges in the radio broadcasting sector.
Before adopting the amendments, the Commission actively engaged with representatives of radio broadcasters.
“Taking into account the information and needs provided by the sector, the Commission made the appropriate decision. This will allow radio stations to enter and operate in the market more easily and at lower cost, encouraging the emergence of new entities and increasing competition in the radio broadcasting market,” the Commission stated.
The Commission noted that the draft resolution was published on its website on December 31, 2025, during public administrative proceedings; however, no comments or suggestions were received from interested parties.
Radio broadcasting will be available in the following zones: Tbilisi; Kakheti – Alazani Valley, Tusheti; Kakheti – Dedoplistskaro; Mtskheta-Mtianeti – Tianeti; Mtskheta-Mtianeti – Dusheti, Magharoskari; Mtskheta-Mtianeti – Pasanauri; Stepantsminda – Gudauri; Shida Kartli; Shida Kartli (uncontrolled); Kvemo Kartli; Samtskhe-Javakheti – Borjomi; Akhaltsikhe; Akhalkalaki; Imereti – Kutaisi; Sachkhere; Martvili; Tkibuli; Rikoti; Racha – Ambrolauri; Oni; Lechkhumi-Lower Svaneti – Tsageri; Lentekhi; Samegrelo – Zugdidi; Senaki; Chkhorotsku; Svaneti; Guria; Adjara – Batumi; Keda; Shuakhevi; Khulo; Abkhazia.
“In accordance with the legislation, a public opinion survey will be conducted based on the new zones. Following this, the Communications Commission will publish an updated free frequency resource and announce competitions for obtaining private on-air radio broadcasting licenses. Radio broadcasters whose licenses are expiring and who wish to renew them will also be able to participate in the competition,” the Commission added.
