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| Formed | 2003 |
| Jurisdiction | Brunei |
| Headquarters | Block B14, Simpang 32-5, Jalan Berakas BB3713, Brunei |
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| Parent agency | Government of Brunei |
| Website | www.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]
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]
The following legislation prescribes the powers and functions of AITI
Further core purposes of AITI are: [5]
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