A telecommunications license grants the right to operate a network, but it is the project-specific permit that allows you to build its physical backbone. Every cell tower, broadcasting antenna, or kilometer of fiber optic cable requires its own discrete legal authorization before installation can begin. In Georgia, this is a complex, dual-track process demanding distinct approvals: technical authorizations from the national regulator, the Georgian National Communications Commission (GNCC), alongside construction and land use permits from relevant municipal authorities. A single denied permit at either level can create a dead zone in your coverage, halt critical network expansion, or delay service launch. Legal Sandbox provides the specialized legal guidance essential to navigate both tracks simultaneously and secure the physical footprint of your network, node by node.
Our core service involves targeted assistance in obtaining all necessary permits for diverse telecommunications infrastructure projects. We manage the intricate local process of securing building and land use permits for cell towers and broadcasting stations, ensuring proposed sites comply with municipal zoning regulations, height restrictions, environmental considerations, and safety requirements. Concurrently, we handle the technical permitting process directly with the GNCC. This involves submitting detailed technical specifications, demonstrating compliance with spectrum allocation, signal strength standards, and other regulatory benchmarks specific to broadcasting and telecommunications equipment, ensuring your installations meet all national requirements.
Ongoing compliance for physical infrastructure is a continuous responsibility extending beyond initial installation. We offer strategic advising on adherence to evolving communications regulations, particularly concerning spectrum use, equipment safety standards, and environmental impact mitigation. We ensure your installations consistently meet standards for signal integrity, structural safety, and any specific conditions imposed by either the GNCC or local permits. This proactive approach prevents costly regulatory violations that could force modifications, impose fines, or even mandate the decommissioning of critical network assets.
When a permit application faces challenges—whether objections from a local community during zoning hearings, interference concerns raised by a competing operator before the GNCC, or a denial by the regulator itself—your entire network build-out strategy is put at risk. Legal Sandbox provides formidable legal support in these disputes. We represent your interests robustly in municipal zoning board hearings, during challenge procedures before the GNCC, and in court if necessary. We staunchly defend your right to build the essential infrastructure upon which your business model and customer connectivity depend, securing the physical points of presence needed for your network to thrive.
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