The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has published guidelines on how to implement the determination on the mandatory standard on access pricing. The standard sets maximum prices for fixed and mobile access services, though operators may negotiate lower prices. Since the determination on the mandatory standard on access pricing came into effect on January 1, 2013, the commission has received a number of questions regarding its implementation. The new guideline that sets out clarifications on the determination is meant to replace the earlier version that was issued on April 17, 2006.