Bando
4notify Malta · By the Grace of the Order
PROCLAMATION · MCA · Operators
Bando No
BND-MT-002
Date
2026-05-28
Status
In force
Section
Telecommunications

MCA numbering plan, Sender ID and A2P routing into Malta over GO, Melita and Epic

The Malta Communications Authority (MCA) regulates the +356 numbering plan and the alphanumeric Sender ID under the Electronic Communications (Regulation) Act (Cap. 399). Three operators cover the islands: GO plc, Melita and Epic Communications Limited. 4notify routes via direct tier-1 termination on all three, registers the alphanumeric Sender ID, and verifies the Do Not Originate list at the API edge before every send.

SMSVoice
Preamble

Article 1. — By the Grace of the Order, and pursuant to the Electronic Communications (Regulation) Act (Cap. 399) of the Laws of Malta and the National Numbering Plan administered by the Malta Communications Authority, this present Bando is hereby published touching upon the delivery of A2P SMS traffic into these Islands and the registration of the Sender ID.

Citations to statute
Cap. 399 — Electronic Communications (Regulation) Act

Establishes the MCA's competence over the National Numbering Plan and Sender ID identification rules in Malta.

MCA National Numbering Plan

Allocation of +356 ranges, mobile numbering blocks (79, 77, 99, 98, 96) and short codes.

S.L. 399.40 — Electronic Communications Networks and Services (General) Regulations

Quality of service, identification and traceability obligations applying to A2P SMS traffic.

Articles
01

MCA notification plus operator contracts

4notify is notified to the MCA as an electronic communications service provider and holds Sender ID contracts with GO, Melita and Epic for the +356 plan.

02

Alphanumeric Sender ID registration

Brands register their Sender ID (e.g. "BOV", "MaltaPost") with each of the three operators. Requirements: registered trademark or commercial registration, sample message, declaration of use. Activation: 5–10 working days.

03

Do Not Originate list verification

Banks, government and emergency services may never be spoofed as the Sender ID. 4notify mirrors the DNO list at the API edge and refreshes it every 5 minutes.

04

Opt-out keyword handling

On every commercial message the keywords STOP and UNSUBSCRIBE are processed within 3 days and added to the suppression list at API ingress.

Delivery envelope
json
{
  "event": "sms.send",
  "destination": "+35679881234",
  "sender_id": "MALTAPOST",
  "sender_token": "MT-TM-2026-MALTAPOST-471829",
  "text": "MaltaPost: parcel 481923 out for delivery today, Mdina depot. Track maltapost.com/t/abc. Reply STOP to opt out.",
  "dno_verified": true,
  "operator_route": "go_direct"
}
Sample message
SMS

MaltaPost: parcel 481923 is out for delivery today from the Mdina depot. Track maltapost.com/t/abc. Reply STOP to opt out.

Compliance checklist
  • MCA notification as an A2P messaging provider current
  • Alphanumeric Sender ID registered on all three operators
  • DNO list verification at the API edge (cache ≤ 5 min)
  • STOP / UNSUBSCRIBE handled within 3 days, retention demonstrated
The 4notify Difference

4notify is the only A2P provider with simultaneous Sender ID coverage across GO, Melita and Epic and Do Not Originate list verification at the API edge under the MCA National Numbering Plan and Cap. 399.

Frequently asked questions
Do I need a Maltese company to send SMS into Malta?

No. 4notify manages the tier-1 termination from European infrastructure. For Sender ID registration the operators require a registered trademark or a Malta Business Registry company; we walk you through the filing.

What is the Do Not Originate list and why does it matter?

It is the list of reserved sender identifiers (banks, government, emergency services) that may not be spoofed. 4notify verifies the list before every send to block impersonation fraud and to keep the alphanumeric channel clean for legitimate brands.

Proclaimed
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2026-05-28 · BND-MT-002

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