Telecommunications. – The Bangsamoro Government shall have the authority to grant regional franchises, licenses, and permits to telecommunication utilities whose frequencies are confined to and whose main offices are located within the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region; Provided, That nothing herein shall be construed as limiting in any way the power of the Congress of the Philippines to grant national franchises in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region.
The Bangsamoro Government shall have the authority over the following:
(a) Issuance of certificates of public convenience and necessity, special permits and provisional authority to operate telecommunication companies in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region;
(b) Registration of telecommunication companies in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region; and (c) Exercise of quasi-judicial powers over the operation of telecommunication companies in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in accordance with the rules of procedure established by the Parliament.
