On September 3, 2026, INDOTEL made available to the public a draft General Telecommunications, Digital Infrastructure and Connectivity Law for dialogue before possible submission to Congress. The proposal seeks to modernize the legal framework governing telecommunications and digital infrastructure, addressing competition, infrastructure deployment, spectrum management, digital inclusion, user protection and cybersecurity.

The draft proposes a unified concession model, an electronic one-stop window for infrastructure permits, network and essential-facility sharing where technically and economically feasible, and a sectoral cybersecurity regime. It also addresses quality and continuity of services, transparent billing, number portability, accessibility and complaints mechanisms.

The proposal remains at the draft/dialogue stage and is not an enacted law. INDOTEL plans further discussions with operators, users, academia, experts, entrepreneurs and civil-society organizations before the proposal is advanced to the National Congress.

Impact

Impact assessment: Medium.

Key reasons: broad draft reform covering spectrum, infrastructure, cybersecurity and telecom authorizations. On September 3, 2026, INDOTEL made available to the public a draft General Telecommunications, Digital Infrastructure and Connectivity Law for dialogue before possible submission to Congress. The proposal seeks to modernize the legal framework governing telecommunications and digital infrastructure, addressing competition, infrastructure deployment, spectrum management, digital inclusion, user protection and cybersecurity.

Who is affected?

Operators, suppliers and infrastructure stakeholders.

Conclusion:

monitor the dialogue and assess potential impact on future licensing and network obligations.