The license to use the radio frequency spectrum in Georgia passes through a full life cycle: beginning with issuance, continuing through transfer of the right, modification, and cancellation, and ending with the special rules for assigning frequencies. If you plan to operate spectrum or already hold a license, this page sets out the legal conditions of every stage of that cycle — from terms to the circumstances in which a license is cancelled.
Issuance and term of validity
The license is issued by the commission by auction or competition, in accordance with the relevant laws and the auction regulation approved by the commission's decree. The license is issued for a term of ten years. The holder may apply to the commission for extension one month before expiry — and if the use of the spectrum is carried out in accordance with the rules established by law, the term is extended by commission decision for a further ten years. Upon expiry of the term, the license is deemed cancelled. The license also carries a duty of use: the holder must use the scarce resource defined by the license in accordance with legislation and the conditions set by the commission's issuance decision, and ensure its optimal and effective use — including through the introduction of innovative electronic communication technologies. Unused spectrum is thus in the risk zone.