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New rule activated for use of GPB signal
A new rule for use of Georgian Public Broadcaster’s (GPB) signal has been activated. GPB will allow all media outlets including private TV Companies to have access to its live transmission material free of charge but only with use of the broadcaster’s logo when distributing the material. This is an international standard and all TV stations will have to observe the rule in the future.
“GPB does not limit airing the parliamentary sessions and committee sittings to private TV Companies but allows them to broadcast the footage free-of-charge with use of GPB logo/trademark. GPB will allow all media outlets to access its video material with use of its logo in the future,” reads the statement.
GPB released an official statement in response to the allegations voiced during the bureau sitting by members of the parliamentary opposition. Some lawmakers expressed protest over GPB decision and described it as a restriction set for private TV channels.
GPB management explained that MPs misinterpreted the released information. The broadcaster further clarified that when providing a common signal, GPB spends both human and technical resources.
