CONSULTATIONS & DECISIONS
Jan 26th 2018
As outlined in the Electronic Communications Networks and Services (General)
Regulation, the designated undertaking providing universal services has the
right to seek to receive funds for the net costs it believes to have incurred
to provide part or all of the universal services. In November 2015, the MCA
received ...
Jan 25th 2018
The purpose of Directive number 1 of 2018 is to amend article 9 of Directive
Number 1 of 2004 so as to reflect the provisions at law under paragraph (a)
of part C of the Eighth Schedule of SL. 399.28 of the Laws of Malta.
View Directive Number 1 [1]
View Consolidated Version [2]
[1] https://www.mca.org.mt/sit...
Dec 4th 2017
The purpose of these amendments is to update references to applicable
legislation, to do away with or amend provisions which are no longer
applicable or which need to be updated to reflect changes in the law notably
as a result of the administrative charges as reflected in the First Schedule
of Postal Services (Gen...
Dec 4th 2017
The Malta Communications Authority is with immediate effect implementing the
attached amendments to this Directive. Apart from the amendments, a
consolidated updated version of the Directive is also being included.
The purpose of these amendments is to update references to applicable
legislation, and to do away wit...
Oct 9th 2017
The availability of adequate spectrum is critical to the deployment of mobile
technologies particularly with respect to high-speed wireless data
connections that enable the deployment of innovative services. Such
developments have a direct effect on the quality of life of the citizens both
in terms of bridging th...
May 24th 2017
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...
Feb 23rd 2017
In December 2016, the MCA published its decision on the ‘Review of GO
plc’s application for funding of the net cost claimed to have been incurred
to provide universal service obligations during 2013’ including the result
of an auditing exercise carried out by an independent body. Following an
analysis and...
Feb 13th 2017
Following the consultation process undertaken during November 2016, the Malta
Communications Authority (MCA) has today published its Decision on the
licensing framework for the right of use of radio spectrum for test and trial
purposes.
View Document [1]
[1] http://www.mca.org.mt/sites/default/files/MCA%20Decisio...
Jan 23rd 2017
The Malta Communications Authority (MCA) is hereby presenting its final
decision on the retail and wholesale markets for the provision of
high-quality access and connectivity services provided at a fixed location in
Malta.
This is in accordance with the EU regulatory framework of electronic
communications networks ...
Jan 17th 2017
The Malta Communications Authority (MCA) is hereby imposing must-carry
obligations on GO Plc’s Fixed Line Internet Protocol Television (IPTV)
network with respect to the carriage of all General Interest TV channels.
Must-carry obligations on Melita’s Digital Cable TV network will remain
unchanged.
View decisio...