Not really. If you are in a democratic but corrupt country.

Make local people aware that you want to offer the service and this service can only be offered if the government lets you lay cable.

Start laying cable and offer your people service. Offer them a good deal and ask them to protect your cables in return. You'll be amazed how good communities are at protecting their assets, provided they realize the benefit of keeping it in shape.

Then bring those people in front of government to vouch for you.