Brunei Telecom Base Station Room Project

What is the 5G pilot project in Brunei Darussalam?

In April 2021, Brunei Darussalam launched its 5G Pilot Project, as commissioned by the Ministry of Transport and Infocommunications (MTIC) and spearheaded by AITI with the deployment of 5G base stations by UNN at selected locations.

Will Brunei launch 5G in 2022?

According to UNN’s CEO, Steffen Oehler, Brunei shut down the country’s old 2G network, upgraded hundreds of mobile base stations, and was preparing to launch 5G services in 2022 based on market demand. He added that UNN is refreshing Brunei’s network from core to the edge, developing a telco cloud to deliver fixed, mobile, and ICT systems.

How long does it take to build a data center in Brunei?

Construction is expected to be complete in a matter of months by using a prefabricated design, while the facility should be open by early 2024. The data center modules and equipment are currently undergoing testing before they are shipped to Brunei.

What will UNN's prefab data centre do for Brunei?

Upon construction completion, UNN’s prefab data centre will have the capacity to host data centre and IT services and infrastructure of government and private businesses in Brunei. Together with other existing data centre locations of UNN in the country, the capacity and services can be provided in geo-redundancy.

Will unified national networks improve telco infrastructure in Brunei?

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – Unified National Networks, the government-linked company that now manages all of Brunei’s telecommunications infrastructure, has said it is moving forward with “full modernisation” of the country’s telco infrastructure in a bid to improve the quality and speed of mobile networks.

Is Brunei a data center?

The data center is currently the only one listed in Brunei on Data Center Map and Data Center Journal, potentially making it the nation's first of note. The ALC is currently projected to go live by Q3 of 2025. Subscribe to The Data Center Construction Channel for regular news round-ups, market reports, and more.