Consultations
Modalities of Payment for General Authorisations and Rights of Use under the Electronic Communications (Regulation) Act
On the 4th of November 2004, the Malta Communications Authority (MCA) issued a Directive No.1 on the Modalities of Payment for General Authorisations and Rights of Use (the ‘Directive’).
Published On 26/10/2021 Closed On 01/12/2021 Electronic CommunicationsConsultation and Proposed Decision on GO plc's application for funding relating to universal service obligations on electronic communications services during 2017
In accordance with national law, an undertaking designated with the obligation to provide universal services has the right to request compensation for the net costs it considers to have incurred to
Published On 02/09/2021 Closed On 27/09/2021 Electronic CommunicationsConsultation on the assignment process of radio spectrum in the VHF band for Terrestrial Digital Audio Broadcasting Services in Malta
The licence awarding the rights of use of spectrum suitable to set up Terrestrial Digital Audio Broadcasting will expire in March 2022.
Published On 20/08/2021 Closed On 06/10/2021 Electronic CommunicationsAdditional spectrum for wireless broadband electronic communications services
The purpose of this consultation is to inform the public on the assignment process that will be adopted in respect of spectrum in the 700 MHz, 3.6 GHz and 26 GHz bands and the conditions that will
Published On 05/02/2021 Closed On 26/02/2021 Electronic CommunicationsQuality of Service Parameters to be Measured by Internet Access Service Providers and Publicly Available Interpersonal Communications Providers
In accordance with the European Electronic Communications Code, the Malta Communications Authority (‘MCA’) will be responsible to monitor and collect systematic information about the quality of the
Published On 14/12/2020 Closed On 08/02/2021 Electronic CommunicationsRemote Identification Procedures, Electronic Trust Services Regulations, 2020
A QTSP before making use of a remote identification procedure, is required to submit to the MCA a conformity assessment report (‘CAR’) issued by a CAB, which report must confirm that the QTSP provi
Published On 16/10/2020 Closed On 20/11/2020 Electronic CommunicationsBroadband as a Universal Service: Ensuring the availability of an adequate broadband internet access service, including the underlying connection, at a fixed location
The availability of an adequate and reliable broadband internet access service is today a crucial enabler for participation in the digital economy and society.
Published On 28/08/2020 Closed On 08/10/2020 Electronic CommunicationsReview of Universal Service Obligations on Electronic Communication Services, Consultation and Proposed Decision
The MCA has today published a consultation paper on the review of the universal service obligations in the electronic communications sector.
Published On 28/08/2020 Closed On 08/10/2020 Electronic CommunicationsConsultation and Proposed Decision - GO plc's application for funding relating to universal service obligations during 2016.
In accordance with national law, 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
Published On 25/08/2020 Closed On 02/10/2020 Electronic CommunicationsMarket analysis of the provision of wholesale fixed broadband access in Malta
The MCA is hereby initiating a consultation exercise on its market analysis concerning the provision of wholesale fixed broadband access in Malta.
Published On 22/05/2020 Closed On 24/07/2020 Electronic Communications