UNIFIED NATIONAL NETWORKS ( UNN )
for growth . This programme - WAWASAN 2035 - has the incorporation of UNN as one amongst other key steps to develop its telecommunication and digital infrastructure .”
As a telecommunications company , UNN supports Brunei with its programme by enabling people in the region to navigate challenges around telecommunication services , data processing , information technology and connectivity .
“ Before UNN was established , there were several telecommunications companies in operation , competing based on infrastructure . Brunei itself is a small place , so having a lot of competition meant none of the companies could invest significantly in decent infrastructure ,” explains Flack .
“ From this , the idea was born to set up a company that delivers infrastructure services , non-discriminatory to all the participants in the market . This means the telecommunications companies can acquire our services for the same price so there is no competition created from UNN itself ,” he continues .
One key company that transitioned in the telecommunications space is Datastream Digital ( DST ). Formerly a full-service mobile network operator and a full mobile service provider , DST is now an asset-light , customer-focused , digital-first operator .
“ DST continues to build on its digital platform and will continue to build its ecosystem to provide digital services , value and
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