Section 1Sec./Art. 1

Nature and Scope of Franchise.- Subject to the provisions of the Constitution and applicable laws, rules and regulations, there is hereby granted to Linkserve Telecommunications Network, Inc., hereunder referred to as the Grantee, its successors or assignees, a franchise to construct, install, establish, operate, and maintain for commercial purposes and in the public interest, throughout the Philippines, wired or wireless telecommunications systems, including internet access, through copper, fiber optics, satellite systems, switches and other telecommunication system or information and communications technologies as are at present available or will be made available through technological advances or innovations in the future, and offer telecommunications services, value-added services, including internet access service, or other electronic communication services, such as transmission of voice, data, images, facsimile, control signs, audio and video information services; or to construct, acquire, lease, and operate, or manage transmitting and receiving stations, lines, cables, or systems, as are convenient or essential to efficiently carry out the purpose of this franchise.