Authority for Info-communications Technology Industry

4°23′38″N 114°56′30″E / 4.3940082°N 114.9417214°E / 4.3940082; 114.9417214

Jailani Buntar, Chief Executive
Julianah Ali Ahmad, Deputy Chief Executive
Marinna Mahari, Chief Financial officer

Parent agencyGovernment of BruneiWebsitewww.aiti.gov.bn

Authority for Info-communications Technology Industry (AITI) is an independent commission in Brunei founded under the Telecommunications Order, 2001 (S 38/01) in 2001.^[1] AITI is responsible for regulating all matters related to telecommunications (wire, cellular, satellite and cable) of Brunei.^[2]

History

AITI was established in 2003 by the Government of Brunei when the Telecommunications Order of 2001. They agency has started plans to implement 5G in Brunei starting in 2021 and this will be managed by National 5G Taskforce.^[3]^[4]

Mandate and purpose

The following legislation prescribes the powers and functions of AITI

Telecommunications Order, 2001 (S 38/01)

Core purposes

Further core purposes of AITI are:^[5]

Setting industry standards
Setting tariffs and appropriate guidelines
Acting as responsible, accountable referee in industry to facilitate
Investment and universal service
Facilitating and promoting an environment that ensures protection of end-users
To ensure compliance with the communication service regulatory framework through the management and monitoring of broadcast content and terms and licence conditions
To research communications regulation, best practice communications services and industry performance so as to advise government on policy formulation
Establish communications regulatory policies
Inform industry and consumers
To promote and encourage efficient communication services so as to attract investment
To promote capacity building within communications industry
To represent Brunei's interests in the international communications arena

References

^ "Telecommunications Order, 2001 (S 38/01)" (PDF). www.gov.bn. Archived (PDF) from the original on 2017-11-16. Retrieved 4 February 2021.
^ "Legislation | Botswana Communications Regulatory Authority". www.bocra.org.bw. Retrieved 2019-11-17.
^ "Brunei paves way for 5G adoption | The Star". www.thestar.com.my. Retrieved 2021-02-04.
^ gp (2021-01-28). "Initiatives paving way for 5G adoption » Borneo Bulletin Online". Borneo Bulletin Online. Retrieved 2021-02-04.
^ "Legal Reference". AITI. Archived from the original on 2019-11-13. Retrieved 4 February 2021.

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