{"id":8258,"date":"2025-06-25T11:49:19","date_gmt":"2025-06-25T09:49:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/weekly.uhm.org.mt\/?post_type=article&p=8258"},"modified":"2025-06-25T11:50:21","modified_gmt":"2025-06-25T09:50:21","slug":"zieda-fil-kuntratti-post-paid-tal-mobile-waqt-jkompli-jikber-l-uzu-tal-fibre-optic-u-l-iptv","status":"publish","type":"article","link":"http:\/\/weekly.uhm.org.mt\/en\/article\/zieda-fil-kuntratti-post-paid-tal-mobile-waqt-jkompli-jikber-l-uzu-tal-fibre-optic-u-l-iptv\/","title":{"rendered":"Post-paid mobile plans surge as fibre and IPTV adoption accelerate"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Malta\u2019s digital communications landscape continues to evolve rapidly, with strong growth recorded across mobile telephony, broadband, and television services \u2014 while traditional fixed-line and postal services face ongoing decline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The latest Malta Communication Authority figures released for the end of 2024 reveal that mobile telephony remains the most widely adopted electronic communications service, boasting a penetration rate of 133.4%, up slightly from 133.0% in 2023. The total mobile subscription base climbed to 766,620, marking a 2.3% year-on-year increase.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A key milestone was achieved in the first quarter of 2024, when post-paid mobile subscriptions overtook pre-paid ones for the first time since data collection began. This shift reflects changing consumer preferences as more users prioritise larger mobile data allowances and bundled service offerings over pay-as-you-go voice services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As consumers rely increasingly on mobile networks for data-intensive applications, the demand for robust, high-value post-paid plans continues to rise, the a MCA noted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This migration also contributed to a significant increase in mobile traffic volumes, reinforcing the central role of mobile networks in data communications, not just voice. On the other hand, inward mobile number portings declined by 7.9%, indicating a stabilising competitive landscape in mobile services, where consumers are seemingly more settled with their service providers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fibre push propels broadband and iptv uptake<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The fixed broadband market saw solid growth, with subscriptions increasing by 1.8% year-on-year. Central to this growth has been the ongoing rollout of fibre-to-the-home (FTTH), which is replacing copper-based infrastructure at pace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Leading this transformation is GO, whose aggressive investment in fibre led to a 75.2% drop in copper-based subscriptions. GO now holds 91.1% of the FTTH market and is on track to reach 100% fibre coverage by the end of 2025. Epic, with a 7.9% share, continues to expand its footprint, while Melita, the most recent entrant to the FTTH race, is still building its presence after beginning deployments in late 2023.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These efforts contributed to a remarkable 41.5% year-on-year increase in FTTH subscriptions, enabling wider access to gigabit-level broadband and supporting the needs of households and businesses for ultra-fast, reliable connectivity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The impact of improved broadband infrastructure is also evident in the television segment, which grew by 2.4% year-on-year. IPTV services, delivered via enhanced broadband, have become a cornerstone of operator strategies, offering consumers flexible content options and multi-device accessibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fixed telephony and postal services continue to decline<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In contrast to the digital upswing, fixed telephony services continued their downward trajectory, with a 1.8% decline in subscriptions year-on-year. The number of fixed-line calls and portings dropped by 31.4%, underscoring the waning relevance of landlines in an increasingly mobile-first world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nevertheless, the business sector remains a steady user base, with some telecom operators launching enhanced fixed-line solutions tailored for enterprise needs, focusing on reliability, integration with digital systems, and added functionality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Meanwhile, the postal sector also faced challenges. Mail volumes declined by 3.8%, affecting all categories of universal service mail. The most notable fall \u2014 a 15.6% drop \u2014 was in the single-piece letter mail category, reflecting the ongoing transition to digital correspondence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, one bright spot was inbound cross-border parcels, which grew by 30.7%, driven by the relentless rise in e-commerce activity. This signals a shifting role for postal operators, who are increasingly repositioning themselves as critical enablers of the digital economy through parcel logistics.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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