OBS_VALUE: ICE is an autonomous state institution, there are no shares. Foreign investors and nationals cannot invest in ICE,  whose whole capital is owned by the State. The sale of shares of any ICE company must be authorized by a special law. Moreover, according to Law 7789 article 15, foreign participation in public or private telecommunication companies entering into joint ventures with the state-owned Heredia Public Services Company (ESPH) is limited to a maximum of 49% of the capital stock.