Utilization of Electricity Network for Telecommunication Purposes

The Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (“Minister”) has issued Regulation No. 36 of 2013 on Procedures for Obtaining Electricity Network Utilization Permits for Communication, Multimedia and Information Purposes (“2013 Regulation”).

In essence, the 2013 Regulation allows telecommunication businesses to utilize electricity networks established by electricity supply companies for communication, multimedia and informatics purposes. In doing so, the 2013 Regulation incorporates provisions on the following matters: