Electronic Communications

The MCA is hereby updating its series of Data Report Sheet ('DRS') publications with a report covering the period Q1 2005 to Q4 2011.

Following the consultation process undertaken during 2009, the Malta Communications Authority (MCA) has today published a Decision Notice regarding the assignment of spectrum in the 3400 – 3800 MHz band.

Section 6.1 of the decision has been updated to reflect a different measuring process for the parameter 'Supply time for initial connection' which should provide a more realistic viewpoint.

The MCA received from GO plc an application for funding of unfair burden it claims to have experienced during 2010 in fulfilling its obligations as the operator designated to provide a number of universal service obligations on electronic communications services. These obligations include, the provision of access at a fixed location, directory enquiry services and directories, public payphones, specific measures for disabled users, reduced tariff options for users, and ensuring that users can control expenditure.

This decision implements the designation of obligations on providers of networks used for television and radio distribution services in line with the MCA guidelines published on 2nd December 2011.

The MCA is today publishing the response to consultation and decision on access to the public telephone network at a fixed location in Malta, following the notification of the respective draft measures to the EU Commission in December 2011.