Request for the Grant of Rights of use of Radio Spectrum for the Provision of Electronic Communications Networks and/or Services (MCA/F/12-0756)
1. This application form outlines the information required to submit a formal request for the grant of rights of use of radio spectrum for the establishment and operation of an electronic communications network capable of providing electronic communications services.
2. If an applicant intends to provide a commercial electronic communication service, then prior to issuance of the licence the applicant must register as a company in accordance with Maltese law. The Malta Communications Authority (MCA) may exempt applicants from this requirement in cases where the radio spectrum will be used for the provision of non-commercial electronic communications services.
3. Where the applicant is located overseas the applicant must include an address for service of notice in Malta. If the application is successful the applicant must, as a minimum, be registered as an overseas company in accordance with Maltese law prior to the issuance of the licence.
4. Applicant companies must also submit a signed copy of their Memorandum and Articles of Association.
5. The radio frequency spectrum to be assigned by this application is regulated by the Electronic Communications (Regulation) Act (Chapter 399 of the Laws of Malta).
6. Radio spectrum licences issued by the Malta Communications Authority (hereafter ‘the MCA’) do not absolve the holders of such licences from any legal requirement to obtain any other permissions, authorisations or licences, however so described, as may be necessary for the provision of the services and/or for matters relating to the deployment of the related electronic communications infrastructure.
7. Completed forms must be sent to the MCA at the address indicated in this form. Incomplete forms will be returned to the applicant.
8. If deemed necessary, the MCA may seek further information or clarifications from the applicant.
9. Any legal dispute between the Authority and an applicant shall be governed solely by Maltese law and shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent Maltese courts and or tribunals however so described.
For further information, you are kindly requested to contact:
Malta Communications Authority,
Valletta Waterfront, Pinto Wharf, Floriana FRN 1913
Tel: (+356) 21 336 840 Fax: (+356) 21 336 846
Email: rcl@mca.org.mt Website: www.mca.org.mt
Part I: Information Required from Applicant
1. Applicant Contact Details
Registered postal address of applicant
Company Registration Number
For further information, you are kindly requested to contact:
Malta Communications Authority,
Valletta Waterfront, Pinto Wharf, Floriana FRN 1913
Tel: (+356) 21 336 840 Fax: (+356) 21 336 846
Email: rcl@mca.org.mt Website: www.mca.org.mt
2. Principal Contact Details
a) Name of primary contact person
3. Provide the Company’s Profile
For further information, you are kindly requested to contact:
Malta Communications Authority,
Valletta Waterfront, Pinto Wharf, Floriana FRN 1913
Tel: (+356) 21 336 840 Fax: (+356) 21 336 846
Email: rcl@mca.org.mt Website: www.mca.org.mt
4. Spectrum being requested
b) Amount of Paired
Spectrum (two-way/FDD)
c) Amount of Unpaired
Spectrum (one-way/TDD)
d) Any preferred channels
(incl. Reference to channeling plan)
5. Description of Network and, or Service
a) Description of service/s to be provided:
b) Description of network/s to be operated, including high-level network maps.
Please send any additional details in separate attachments on rcl@mca.org.mt.
For further information, you are kindly requested to contact:
Malta Communications Authority,
Valletta Waterfront, Pinto Wharf, Floriana FRN 1913
Tel: (+356) 21 336 840 Fax: (+356) 21 336 846
Email: rcl@mca.org.mt Website: www.mca.org.mt
Please indicate geographical scope of the network and, or service:
7. Estimated Date of Commencement of the Relevant Activity
Please indicate the estimated date of commencement of activities.
For further information, you are kindly requested to contact:
Malta Communications Authority,
Valletta Waterfront, Pinto Wharf, Floriana FRN 1913
Tel: (+356) 21 336 840 Fax: (+356) 21 336 846
Email: rcl@mca.org.mt Website: www.mca.org.mt
a. Granting my explicit consent to the MCA to process personal data solely for the purpose of this form; in line with the requirements of the Data Protection Act (Cap. 586 of the Laws of Malta) and the General Data Protection Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2016/679). The information submitted in this form will be collected, held and handled in accordance with the MCA’s Data Protection Policy found on www.mca.org.mt.
b. Granting my explicit consent to disclose the information contained in my application to any entities authorised at law.
c. Declaring that the information provided in this application is accurate and complete in all respects.
d. Declaring that misrepresentation or failure to submit any information as requested by the Authority shall be deemed as a good and sufficient cause to disregard the application.
e. Accepting that any possible legal dispute between the Authority, and an Applicant shall be governed solely by Maltese law and shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent Maltese courts and, or tribunals however so described
f. Accepting that the grant does not confer any right of ownership of the radio frequency spectrum, and agree to abide by all the conditions of the licence and any direction made by the MCA from time to time.
g. Confirming that no change will be made in any of the foregoing information without prior approval of the MCA.
h. Declaring that I am authorised to submit this request.
For further information, you are kindly requested to contact:
Malta Communications Authority,
Valletta Waterfront, Pinto Wharf, Floriana FRN 1913
Tel: (+356) 21 336 840 Fax: (+356) 21 336 846
Email: rcl@mca.org.mt Website: www.mca.org.mt