Key market indicators for electronic communications and post: Q1 2009 to Q2 2012

The purpose of this publication is to inform the general public on the main trends and developments in Malta concerning electronic communications and post. The Data Report Sheet lists a number of indicators for the aforementioned areas, with data presented on a quarterly basis. The current DRS publication presents some changes from previous publications. It includes the average revenue per user ('ARPU') for fixed broadband and Pay TV. The reporting of data concerning the number of fixed broadband subscriptions by speed is being presented under new speed categories. Furthermore, the reporting concerning postal mail volumes has been reclassified by type of mail item.

Data cut-off date: 14th September 2012.

Data is preliminary and subject to change.

Updates to the reader:

Data for fixed telephony subscriptions and mobile telephony subscriptions for Q2 2012, featuring in the DRS publication of the 18th of September 2012, has been updated.

As a result:

1. Market shares by operator have changed;
2. ARPU for fixed line and mobile telephony in Q2 2012 has been updated accordingly;
3. The mobile penetration rate in Q2 2012 has been updated; and
4. The number of fixed line and mobile subscriptions on a bundle offer has been updated.

It is therefore recommended that reference is made to the latest DRS version, published today.