Brunei Darussalam, a small Southeast Asian country, boasts a widespread and advanced telecommunications network. The tropical nation, comprising two non-contiguous territories and a population of just over 400,000, has effectively harnessed its geographical challenges by investing significantly in ICT infrastructure technologies. Thus, it has managed to connect even the remotest regions like Temburong District, isolated by the Malaysian state of Sarawak. Brunei has also diversified its national bandwidth sources, now obtaining internet capacity from several subsea cable systems instead of relying on a single source, ensuring continuous services amidst potential disruptions.
Mobile Network Operators
The are 2 companies operating mobile networks in this region.
DST (DataStream Technology) is a telecommunications company operating in Brunei Darussalam. The company was founded in April 1995 and is currently owned by the Royal Family of Brunei. DST is the largest provider of telecommunications services in Brunei and offers a wide range of services including mobile and fixed line telephony, broadband internet, and satellite TV. The company was the first to introduce mobile services in Brunei and has played a pivotal role in the development of the country’s telecommunications infrastructure.
Progresif is a telecommunications company operating in Brunei Darussalam. Established in 2014, it is a wholly owned subsidiary of Darussalam Assets, a government-owned company that manages the Sultanate of Brunei's investment portfolio. Progresif was set up with the aim of diversifying the telecommunications sector in Brunei and has since become a key player in the industry. The company was initially branded as Progresif Cellular but later shortened to Progresif.