Malta Communications Authority

eCommerce is a fast growing sector and the importance of its sustainability and continued growth is carrying more weight year-on-year. It is here to stay and success can only happen if an organisation undergoes ongoing digital transformation and be more agile in its overall approach.
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On the job learning programme
Published On: Jun 5th 2018
The MCA is launching the ‘On the job learning programme’ which is an initiative geared towards post-secondary students who wish to gain workplace experience during the summer recess with the Authority.   The Programme aims at providing an opportunity for students to start applying educational teachings throug...
Highlighting the importance of setting up a digital strategy at this year’s SIMFO
Published On: May 7th 2018
In today’s digital era, it is crucial for businesses to realise the importance of setting up a digital strategy. A discussion about this was brought forward by the Malta Communications Authority (MCA) during this year’s edition of the Single Market Forum, organised by the Ministry for the Economy, Investment an...
Internet & eCommerce Use by Consumers - January 2017
Published On: Apr 5th 2017
A study commissioned by the Malta Communications Authority (MCA) in July 2016 has revealed that more than three-quarters of consumers across all age cohorts in Malta and Gozo are using the Internet. Whilst a laptop/des...
Internet & eCommerce Use by Consumers – May 2014
Published On: Oct 31st 2014
The study aims to gauge the growth of eCommerce use by consumers across the Maltese islands whilst allowing comparisons with the results of previous editions. The study established that 54% of all respondents (includi...
Internet & eCommerce Use by Consumers – September 2010
Published On: Sep 7th 2010
The MCA carried out its seventh eCommerce survey with the aim of obtaining an indication of the level of internet and eCommerce usage accross the Maltese islands and to gauge the sector's potential for growth.  The s...
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Internet and eCommerce Use by Business - December 2016
Published On: Dec 9th 2016
The purpose of this study was to assess the digital capabilities and readiness across the entire local industry. The field work was undertaken between March and May 2016 with the sample population amounting to 700 bus...
Internet & eCommerce Use by Business – July 2013
Published On: Jul 15th 2013
Following up on the study undertaken in 2012 [1], this survey evaluated the level of Internet and eCommerce use by the local business community and its potential for growth. The survey gauged the level of ICT penetrati...
Internet & eCommerce Use by Business – May 2012
Published On: Oct 17th 2012
The purpose of this research was to gain an insight into the level of Internet and eCommerce usage by the local business community and its potential for growth. This survey aimed to gauge the level of ICT penetration a...
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FastTrak

The Malta Communications Authority, in collaboration with the Malta Employers’ Association (MEA) and the General Retailers and Traders Union (GRTU), will be organising hands-on training about the use of digital marketing, aimed at helping participants grow their business.

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eCommerce Guides for SMEs & BLINK

The eCommerce Guides for SMEs, launched in 2009, which haves been purposely re-designed around a number of categories reflecting the different phases that are usually required to set up an online shop.

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The eCommerce Training Programme


The MCA will this year be launching an eCommerce Training Programme. The programme, accredited by the National Commission for Further and Higher Education (NCFHE), will be offered to all interested parties free of charge.

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FastTrak sessions on Mobile Business

Following the success of FastTrak in 2017, the Malta Communications Authority (MCA) is now launching the second phase of this course by organising a number of information sessions on how to take your business on Mobile.

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