8 INFRASTRUCTURE 8.3 ACTIONS A NATIONWIDE NGA NETWORK The revolution in communications technology in the past few decades has created enormous social and economic opportunities. Technology is always evolving, and new investments are required if the country is to keep abreast of developments and provide industries and citizens with future-proof communications infrastructure. 45. Supporting NGA Networks The MCA regulatory regime will foster innovation and investment to support the development of NGA Networks in Malta. It will have the objectives of ensuring competition and affordable access to these networks. 46. Broadband Supply and Demand The MCA will monitor supply and demand of broadband, anticipating change, supporting development and facilitating the deployment and development of NGA Networks in Malta. 47. IPv6 Government will promote deployment of the IPv6 protocol, for identifying and locating computers on networks and traffic routes across the Internet. This acknowledges the need to prepare for an ‘Internet of Everything,’ where all objects connected to the web must be uniquely identified. SPECTRUM AND NETWORKS Malta will have an infrastructure that guarantees citizens and business opportunities for socio-economic development. 52 48. Network Infrastructure Sharing Opportunities A framework to facilitate and regulate network infrastructure sharing will be established to safeguard the long-term growth and development of the telecommunications sector, while ensuring healthy competition. 49. Safeguarding Networks Risk mitigation measures will be introduced to safeguard networks from damage caused by third-party operations. 50. Quality of Service End-user interest in the electronic communications sector will be safeguarded by improving the quality of information available to them and ensuring service providers meet contractually agreed QOS levels. .