CONSULTATIONS & DECISIONS
DECISIONS - ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONSApr 11th 2024
Scams which involve Calling Line Identification (CLI) spoofing are on the
rise globally, facilitated in their spread and evolution by advancements in
online communications solutions. Scammers increasingly rely on spoofing of
locally known numbers for voice calls to commit vishing scams that abuse of
potential victi...
Dec 7th 2023
In recent months, several providers have introduced clauses in subscriber
contracts allowing them to adjust charges or fees based on an objective
consumer price index compiled by a public institution. These clauses,
referred to as 'price indexation clauses' restrict end-users from terminating
contracts without pena...
Nov 22nd 2023
In October 2023, the MCA published its decision on the Review of GO plc’s
application for funding of the net cost it incurred to provide universal
services obligations (USOs) in the electronic communications sector during
2018. The MCA commissioned Ernst & Young Limited (EY) as an independent body
to analyse and ...
Oct 17th 2023
In accordance with national law, an undertaking designated with the
obligation to provide universal services has the right to request
compensation for the net costs it considers to have incurred to provide part
or all of the universal services. The MCA received a written request from GO
plc, as the designated unde...
May 19th 2023
The MCA is hereby publishing its decision to extend the consultation period
for the document titled "MCA analysis of the market for the provision of
wholesale physical and virtual infrastructure access in Malta'. The closing
date of the MCA consultation for the afore-mentioned analysis is set for July
14, 2023.
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Apr 28th 2023
The MCA is empowered to establish a set of universal service obligations
(USOs) to act as a safety net for end-users. The Authority is required by
national legislation to ensure that an adequate broadband internet access
service and voice communications service at the specified quality, including
the underlying con...