CONSULTATIONS & DECISIONS
DECISIONSApr 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...
Jan 26th 2024
The Malta Communications Authority (MCA) as the regulator for the Postal
Sector in Malta has today published its Decision concerning the Quality of
Service (QoS) targets to be achieved by MaltaPost Plc. In October 2023, the
MCA published a consultation document entitled “Review of Quality of
Service to be achieve...
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...
Aug 21st 2023
The Malta Communications Authority is publishing a response to consultation
and decision notice regarding revisions to specific postal service
characteristics and tariffs.
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