Consumer Articles Consumer Assistance Ask the MCA  Consumer Enquiries  FAQs What is...?  Glossary of Terms Related Information  Links of Interest Consumer Complaints Information Centre News Room Document Type Acts of Parliament Appeals Board Decisions Application Forms Authorisations Calls for Applications Codes of Practice Consultation Papers Court Decisions Decision Notices Directives Expressions of Interest Guidelines Legal Notices Market Reviews Miscellaneous Notices / Announcements Presentations Press Releases Reports Request for Proposals Specifications Speeches  eCommerce  Electronic Communications  EMF  Postal Services  Radio Frequencies  Regulatory Framework .................................................... 1. What does HESC stand for? 2. Services that will be offered under the 116 numbering range are referred to as Harmonised European Short Codes. What does this mean? 3. What are the arrangements governing the 116 numbering range? 4. What are the general conditions under which 116 HESC Services must be provided? 5. How can I know what kind of services are available under the 116 Harmonised European Services of Social value? 6. What is the process governing the implementation of a 116 XXX number? 7. To which entity do I need to apply to if a call for expression of interest is issued? 8. What is the role of the Lead Ministry? 9. Once the entity is chosen what happens next? 10. If an entity is already offering a similar service to the one issued as a HESC number, but under a different number, does this imply that it has to stop offering its services if it does not apply for that particular HESC number? 1 2 Corporate Profile | News Room | Information Centre | Consumer Corner | Online Services MCA, Valletta Waterfront, Pinto Wharf, Floriana, FRN1913 Tel: +356 21 336 840   Fax: +356 21 336 846 Email: info@mca.org.mt Copyright © 2006 - All rights reserved. Terms & Conditions | Site Credits