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About Us
At Melita we help people stay connected with the most technologically advanced telecommunication services around, whether it’s gigabit internet, our 5G mobile network, or our seamless WiFi mesh network. We take pride in connecting you to everything and everyone through high speed Internet, High-Definition Digital Television, Fixed Telephony and 5G Mobile.
We provide smart solutions for business, combining the most powerful internet network in Europe with the most advanced mobile network to enable IoT capabilities. Our purpose-built Data Centre provides high security, cloud services and connectivity whilst our dedicated support teams and our fully redundant international links keep your business running.
We started back in 1992, and today we set the standard for digital technologies in Malta and provide services to more than 75% of Maltese households.
Executive Management
Harald Rösch
Chief Executive Officer
Harald Rösch joined Melita in April 2016. Previously he was CEO of Blizoo (largest cable operator in Bulgaria), CEO of Kabel Baden-Württemberg (3rd cable operator in Germany), CEO of HanseNet (number 4 broadband operator in Germany) and head of the Internet division of Telecom Italia. He also worked for 6 years at McKinsey&Co and held several Board positions including Sky Deutschland, United Digital Group, Internetstores and Seat Pagine Gialle. Harald holds an MBA from INSEAD.
Randolph Said
Chief Financial Officer
Randolph Said joined Melita in 1998 and was promoted to Group CFO in 2018. During his financial career with Melita Randolph has held many roles across all major areas of finance including risk management, M&A and financing as well as contributing to strategy development for the group. In addition to his experience at Melita, Randolph has worked within financial management in the retail, manufacturing, hospitality and entertainment industries.
Randolph is a qualified accountant and a member of both the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants and the Malta institute of Accountants.
Simon Montanaro
Chief Technology Officer
Simon Montanaro joined Melita at its inception in 1991 and was promoted to the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) in 2009. In his role, Simon leads the day to day management of Melita’s physical network, technical support and ICT platforms, as well as leading the strategic development and deployment of Melita’s fast evolving technology capabilities and service portfolio. Simon holds a Diploma in Management from Henley Management College and is a Fellow of the Society of Cable Telecommunications Engineers (SCTE).
Shareholders
EQT is a leading investment firm with more than EUR 61 billion in raised capital across 29 funds and around €40 billion in assets under management. EQT funds have portfolio companies in Europe, Asia and the US with total sales of more than EUR 19 billion and approximately 110,000 employees. EQT works with portfolio companies to achieve sustainable growth, operational excellence and market leadership.
Our History
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5G mobile network launched nationwide
The Melita Foundation allocates over €50,000 to environmental projects
100,000 broadband Internet subscribers
The Foundation for Human Resources awards Quality Mark to Melita
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The Melita Foundation pledges €150,000 during first year
NexTV Android TV App launched for boxless TV viewing
Djuno, mobile packs for under 29s launched.
melita.io starts building LoRaWAN network in Germany
150,000 Melita mobile customers
Melita invests in HandsOn Systems for IoT solutions
Melita announces carbon neutral by 2023 target and begins roll out of electric vehicles
MIOT incorporated in Germany
The Melita Foundation launched with €500,000 funding
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Melita Italia joins forces with Enel Energia to offer one-stop utilities In Italy
Endless mobile plans launched, giving mobile customers Endless calls, SMS and data.
Melita launches second Data Centre site
Melita TV customers reach 100,000
Launch of melita.io to provide IoT connectivity solutions across Europe
Melita expands to Italy with the launch of Melita Italia
GigaPower, 1,000 Mbps gigabit internet, available nationwide
4.5G mobile network available for all customers, across Malta
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All Flexi Bundle internet customers upgraded to minimum 250 Mbps
StellarWiFi, smart home WiFi in partnership with Plume, launched
Launch of the most advanced 4.5G mobile network
Melita Data Centre awarded ISO 27001 certification
Melita and Go launch TSN – Total Sports Network – 8 HD channels of premium sports
Narrow band IoT fully enabled
Melita produces first TV series, Aenigma
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Launch of Melita Flexi Bundle – minimum speed of 100Mbps
Melita rebrands
Launch of NexTV box and interactive services
Launch of GigaPower, gigabit internet
Implementation of fully redundant, high capacity ring circuit connecting Malta to mainland Europe
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Launch of Customer Service Promises
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MelitaWiFi in key outdoor zones enables free WiFi access to outdoor hotspots in Malta & Gozo
Connection to Tier 1 Telia Sonera connectivity partner
Minimum broadband internet is now 30 Mbps for all Melita internet customers
New billing system AMDOCS is introduced, giving customers better overview on their services and spend
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Launch of TV Everywhere service
Launch of MelitaWiFi, free internet to all Melita Mobile and Fibre Power customers
Launch of 250 Mbps broadband internet in selected localities across Malta
Purpose built facility, Melita Data Centre, opens.
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Melita connects its internet customers directly to tier 1 operator LEVEL 3 in Milan
Launch of Melita Business with targeted business products/services
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Launch of Fibre Power broadband internet with speeds of up to 100Mbps
Launch of Video OnDemand HD
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Melita launches HDTV and PVR services
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Launch of Melita Mobile 3G network
Undersea Cable with Mainland Europe and starts offering internet with speeds of up to 50Mbps
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Melita and all services are rebranded under a unified Melita brand
Launch of Melita More Channel
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Melita is purchased from UPC and Gasan group by a consortium of Venture Capital companies focused on Telecommunications, Media and Technology sectors
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Melita Introduces Fixed Telephony services under the brand Hello
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Melita Cable introduces digital Cable TV
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Melita launches Internet Services under the brand Onvol
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Melita launches Melita Cable TV services
1992