Additional 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 Communications

Quality 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 Communications

Remote 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 Communications

The Assignment of Radio Spectrum in the sub-700MHz band - Call for Expression of Interest

On the 27th August 2020, the Malta Communications Authority published its decision MCA/D/20-3934 on the assignment process of the radio spectrum in the sub-700MHz band for the setup of digital terr

Published On 05/10/2020

Broadband 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 Communications

Review 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 Communications

Consultation 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 Communications

Consultation on the Assignment Process of Radio Spectrum in the sub-700MHz Band for Digital Terrestrial Television Services in Malta

 In view of the expiry of the current spectrum licence in May 2021, the obligations arising from the decisions published by the European Commission concerning the harmonisation of spectrum in

Published On 05/06/2020 Closed On 17/07/2020

Market 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

Proposed Change to Regulation 51 of the Electronic Communications Networks and Services (General) Regulations (ECNSR) (SL. 399.28 of the Laws of Malta)

In an increasingly joined-up, high speed digital environment where take-up of Cloud-based services, among others, is ramping up steeply, reliance on always-on, electronic communications networks ca

Published On 05/12/2019 Closed On 09/01/2020 Electronic Communications