Pekanbaru government begins tidying chaotic overhead cables

The Pekanbaru City Government has launched an initiative to organize messy fiber optic and telecommunications networks to improve urban aesthetics and safety. The project aims to transition overhead cables to underground systems to support a 'green city' concept and minimize accident risks caused by low-hanging wires.

Initial efforts have focused on Jalan Ronggowarsito, where approximately 6,225 meters of chaotic cabling have already been tidied. The program is being implemented in stages, with Jalan Paus, Jalan Lobak, and Jalan Delima identified as subsequent priority areas.

The initiative involves cooperation between the Pekanbaru Communications, Informatics, Statistics, and Encryption Office (Diskominfotiksan) and seven network service providers. Authorities are also conducting data collection to distinguish between licensed and unlicensed networks, requiring non-compliant companies to fulfill administrative requirements to avoid further enforcement actions.