SMS & Telecom Governance
Who Regulates Messaging & Telecom in Brunei?
Regulatory Authority
Authority for Info-communications Technology Industry(AITI)
Governs all SMS traffic and telecom policies
Ensures compliance for businesses
Telecom Operators
DST
Progresif
- Both providers offer enterprise SMS service infrastructure.
- Sender ID and content approval handled via their platforms
Telecom Market share in Brunei
DST and Progresif dominate Brunei’s telecom landscape, forming a duopoly that captures the entire market, with DST holding around 75% and Progresif about 25% of sector revenue.
Country Summary Snapshot
Brunei - An Overview
| Country Code | BN |
|---|---|
| Region | Asia |
| Capital | Bandar Seri Begawan |
| Currency | Brunei dollar (BND) |
| Language | Standard Malay (msa) |
| Calling Code | +673 |
| MCC | 528 |
| Mobile Number Portability | No |
| Two Way SMS supported | No |
| Character Limit | None |
| Concatenated Messages Support | Yes |
| SenderID Registration Required | No |
Regulation
SMS Regulations
“Businesses and organisations must comply with Brunei’s telecom regulator, AITI (Authority for Info-communications Technology Industry), to send SMS legally. Separate regulations apply for domestic SMS traffic and for international messaging.
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