CONSULTATIONS & DECISIONS
OPEN CONSULTATIONSAug 8th 2016 Closed
The MCA is publishing for consultation its proposed licensing framework to
facilitate the deployment of Complementary Ground Components (CGCs) of the 2
GHz Mobile Satellite Service in accordance with EU legislation. The satellite
component of the MSS and the CGC share the same 2 GHz frequency bands, i.e.
from 1980 ...
Jul 11th 2016 Closed
The MCA is publishing for consultation its proposal to update the current
Broadband QoS Framework. The main points presented in the document are: a)
Extend the scope of the Framework Decision to all broadband services which
are inherently of a fixed nature due to the technology used to deliver them
or by virtue of ...
Jul 8th 2016 Closed
The assignment of the 1.5 GHz band for wireless broadband use allows the
enhancement of downlink capability for mobile broadband systems and could be
a strategic tool to tackle the growing mobile data traffic asymmetry driven
by increased multimedia usage. Such a band has a huge innovative potential
for new service...
Jul 5th 2016 Closed
The MCA is consulting on the annual QoS standards to be achieved by
MaltaPost for the Universal Postal Service as from 1st October 2016.
The consultation will run from *5th July* until *8th August 2016*, during
which time the MCA welcomes submissions on any of the issues raised in the
consultation.
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Jul 4th 2016 Closed
At present must-carry obligations apply only to Melita’s digital cable TV
network. Must-carry obligations on Melita’s analogue cable TV network were
removed following a review in 2013. A significant development has been
observed since the review in 2013, namely a substantial increase in GO’s
fixed line Intern...
Feb 3rd 2016 Closed
The MCA has published the proposed decision on the Source of Funding for the
net cost incurred in providing universal service obligations during 2012. A
decision published in January 2016 on the review of GO plc’s application
for funding of the net costs, establishes that the designated undertaking has
suffered a...