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
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