Consultation on Universal Service Obligations for Telecare
Summary
The Malta Communications Authority (MCA) has launched a consultation on proposed amendments to its Universal Service Obligations for 'Telecare' services. The amendments aim to align the existing regulatory framework with updated operational arrangements introduced in October 2024. Stakeholders are invited to provide feedback.
What changed
The Malta Communications Authority (MCA) is proposing amendments to its Decision Notice concerning Universal Service Obligations for Electronic Communications Services, specifically targeting the 'Telecare' service. This consultation seeks to align the current regulatory framework with operational changes implemented as of October 1, 2024. The MCA reference for this consultation is MCA/C/26-5861.
Interested parties are encouraged to submit their feedback on the proposed decisions. The consultation period runs from February 17, 2026, to March 20, 2026, with the deadline for submissions being March 20, 2026. This action impacts entities providing or overseeing Telecare services within Malta's electronic communications sector.
What to do next
- Review proposed amendments to Universal Service Obligations for Telecare services.
- Submit feedback to the MCA by March 20, 2026.
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Consultation on amendments to the Decision Notice entitled “Universal Service Obligations on Electronic Communications Services"
The Malta Communications Authority (MCA) has published a consultation paper proposing amendments to the Decision Notice “Universal Service Obligations on Electronic Communications Services” (MCA/D/23-4920), with the intention of aligning the regulatory framework for the universal service regime in Malta governing the ‘Telecare’ type of service with updated operational arrangements introduced as of 1 October 2024.
Interested stakeholders are invited to participate in this consultative process and to submit their feedback on this Consultation Paper and the Proposed Decisions. The consultation period shall run between 17 February 2026 and 20 March 2026.
Closing On: Friday 20th March 2026 MCA Reference: MCA/C/26-5861 Regulatory Type: Electronic Communications Attachments: Consultation on USO DN Amendment re Telecare service.pdf (675.69 KB)
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