CONSULTATIONS & DECISIONS

Proposed Decision on Source of Funding for the net cost incurred in providing universal service obligations during 2018
Nov 7th 2023 Closed
In accordance with national law, the designated undertaking providing universal services in the electronic communications sector, GO plc, has the right to request compensation for the net costs it considers to have incurred in providing part or all of the universal services. In 2019, the MCA received an applicatio...
The contribution of the Communications Sector and the MCA’s potential role towards achieving Malta’s environmental sustainability goals - Discussion Paper
Oct 27th 2023 Open
In this paper, the MCA discusses the potential contribution of the MCA and the communications sector towards the attainment of Malta's environmental sustainability goals. The MCA is also seeking the views of interested parties. The MCA welcomes responses from interested stakeholders by the 18th December 2023. ...
Consultation and Proposed Decisions: Preventative measures to mitigate CLI spoofing and vishing scams
Sep 29th 2023 Closed
Scams which involve Calling Line Identification (CLI) spoofing are on the rise globally, facilitated in their spread and evolution by advancements in online communications solutions. Scammers increasingly rely on spoofing of locally known numbers for voice calls (vishing) to abuse of potential victims’ knowledge ...
Consultation and Proposed Decision on the review of GO plc's application for funding relating to the provision of universal service obligations on electronic communications services during 2018
Sep 18th 2023 Closed
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 provide part or all of the universal services. The MCA received a written request from GO plc, as the designated unde...
Updating the spectrum management frameworks for the 900 MHz, 1800 MHz and 2.5 GHz bands designated for terrestrial systems capable of providing electronic communications services
Sep 13th 2023 Closed
The MCA is publishing for consultation proposals to amend Decision Nos. MCA/10/44/D and MCA/D/17-2971 which establish the national spectrum management framework for the 900 MHz, 1800 MHz and 2.5 GHz bands. The MCA is also proposing amending grants of rights of use of radio spectrum in the 900 MHz and 1800 MHz bands...
Consultation - Contracts which include clauses whereby providers may increase charge/s and/or fee/s however so described according to changes in an objective consumer price index compiled by a public institution
Aug 24th 2023 Closed
The MCA is proposing a set of consumer protection measures to be adhered to by providers when offering contracts which enables them to increase any charge by an amount which corresponds to an objective consumer price index compiled by a public institution. The consultation proposes that these measures become applica...

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