National Frequency Plan

On the 26th of November 2020, the MCA published the latest edition of the frequency allocation plan for Malta - National Frequency Plan, edition 6.2 (MCA/O/18-3129/R.2) and supersedes edition 6.1 (MCA/O/18-3129/R.1). The key developments in the Plan include:

  • Implementation of Commission Implementing Decisions (EU) 2019/235, 2019/784 and 2020/590 concerning terrestrial systems capable of providing wireless broadband electronic communications in the 3400-3800 MHz and 24.25-27.5 GHz bands;
  • Implementation of Commission Implementing Decisions (EU) 2020/636 and 2020/667 concerning terrestrial systems capable of providing wireless broadband electronic communications in the paired 2 GHz and 2.6 GHz frequency bands;
  • Implementation of Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2019/758 concerning ultra-wideband technology; 
  • Implementation of Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2019/1345 concerning short range devices; and
  • Revision of footnote MLT09 describing the list of frequency bands which can be traded or leased.