Set the scene.
The Malta Communications Authority dates broadband’s introduction to 2000. Both the established telephone and cable operators entered the market then.
Here’s the twist.
Government sought continued access for independent internet providers, rather than reserving the new connections for the network owners alone. Technical change brought questions about competition.
Why it still matters.
The regulator’s historical account distinguishes 1995 dial-up services from the 2000 broadband milestone. Getting online and gaining a faster connection were different stages.
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