Authority for Info-communications Technology Industry (AITI) is an independent commission in Brunei founded under the Telecommunications Order, 2001 (S 38/01) in 2001. AITI is responsible for regulating all matters related to telecommunications (wire, cellular, satellite and cable) of Brunei.
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.
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:
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
See also
List of telecommunications regulatory bodies
Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission
Ministry of Communication and Information Technology (Indonesia)