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Media Library

This page collects the different media produced by the Malta Communications Authority.

The MCA 25th Anniversary Commemorative Postage Stamps

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Mobile Quality of Service Benchmarking 2025

Results of 2nd independent benchmark on the QoS of mobile communications out now.

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The MCA welcomes new EU guidelines to protect minors online

Radio Licensing Payments

Press releases and News

Spectrum & Technology

Radio spectrum is used to carry information wirelessly for a vast number of everyday services ranging from television and sound broadcasting, mobile phones and Radio LANs to communications systems used for the emergency services, aeronautical, land and maritime radiocommunications and, navigation. So many vital services are completely reliant on spectrum that it forms an indispensable part of all of our lives – and one that is often taken for granted. Yet in a world which demands ever increasing amounts of information, faster communications and higher definition media, it is important to be aware that useable radio spectrum is a scarce resource where rapidly growing demand exceeds supply.

This scarce resource is owned by Government and the MCA, under the Electronic Communications (Regulation) Act, Cap. 399, is responsible for effectively managing the radio frequency spectrum in Malta. It does this on behalf of the Government. Objectiveness, transparency, non-discriminatory and proportionality are key criteria in the MCA's task. They reflect the principles laid out in the European framework for electronic communications.

Spectrum Planning

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

Spectrum Monitoring

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

Towards 5G

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’.

Radiocommunications Licensing

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 mobile and wireless broadband services

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

Satellite Services

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 broadcasting services

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

Test & Trial

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.

Quality of Service

The Malta Communications Authority (MCA) concluded its second independent benchmark on the Quality of Service (QoS) of mobile communications conducted in December 2025. Click here to view the full results.