Spectrum

Read All

Latest Updates

Information Notice concerning the installation or use of combined PLB-AIS devices - Notice No. MCA/O/23-5124

Published On: Nov 17th 2023
The purpose of this notice is to inform persons dealing in maritime radiocommunications apparatus and owners of vessels, who have an interest to import or use a combined personal locator beacon and automatic identifica...

National Frequency Plan

Published On: Oct 30th 2023
On the 6th October 2023, the MCA published the latest edition of the frequency allocation plan for Malta - National Frequency Plan, edition 6.4 (MCA/O/18-3129/R.4) which superseded edition 6.3 (MCA/O/18-3129/R.3).  Th...

Spectrum Planning

White calendar icon on red background Read More

Spectrum planning is the process of establishing the spectrum management goals for the future.

Spectrum Monitoring

White car icon with antenna on orange background Read More

The purpose of spectrum monitoring is to support the spectrum management process in general, including frequency assignment and planning functions.

Towards 5G

5G on white background Read More

5G is more than just a new radio technology; it holds the promise of enabling new communications possibilities and applications. Such opportunities, of which many are still unknown, will eventually lead to a ‘hyper connected society’.

Test & Trial

Field Test on green background Read More

The MCA operates a test and trial licensing scheme in support of innovative spectrum uses which aims to exploit Malta’s unique potential as a test-bed.

Radiocommunications Licensing

White license on yellow background Read More

European legislation, i.e. the Authorisation Directive (2002/20/EC), and ITU rules, i.e. the Radio Regulations (RR) have established that a form of authorisation is required for radio transmissions.

Radio spectrum for terrestrial...

White radio waves on purple background Read More

Mobile communications including wireless broadband have been playing important roles in the economic and social developments.

Satellite Services

White satellite on blue background Read More

The development of satellite communication has highlighted the need for managing satellite-related scarce resources, i.e. the satellite spectrum and orbit.

Spectrum for Terrestrial broad...

White antenna on green background Read More

In many countries the terrestrial broadcasting platform is the primary means of delivering broadcasting services.