Unified National Networks

What Unified National Networks does

Unified National Networks Sdn Bhd (UNN) is the sole wholesale telecommunications infrastructure provider in Brunei Darussalam, 100% owned by His Majesty's Government under Darussalam Assets Sdn Bhd. Established on 4 December 2018 and operational from 1 September 2019 after consolidating the network assets of four predecessor operators (DST, TelBru, Progresif and Brunei International Gateway), UNN operates the country's converged national backbone: more than 5,800 km of fibre (93.1% of populated areas fiberised), 600+ 3G/4G/5G mobile base stations covering 94% of populated areas, 22 fixed exchanges and 6 remote points, and ISO 27001-certified Tier 3 data centres (including a 51,000 sq ft, 200-rack prefabricated modular facility at Kampong Tungku built with Vertiv). International connectivity is delivered through consortium stakes in three submarine cable systems (SE-ME-WE 3, AAG, SJC) and a $60M USD commitment to the Asia Link Cable (ALC) system, with the DE-CIX-powered Borneo-IX as a neutral Internet Exchange.

UNN monetises this infrastructure primarily on a subscription/recurring basis by selling wholesale fixed, mobile, voice and data services to Brunei's three licensed retail telecom operators - DST, imagine and Progresif - as well as colocation hosting (up to 99.982% availability), IaaS cloud hosting (99.95% monthly SLA), managed network services, cyber security (DDoS Defence, PTaaS, vulnerability assessment), SMART Solutions (video analytics, geospatial, IoT), and international data services (IP Transit AS10094, IPLC, Global Ethernet). Its secondary customer base spans Brunei's government and public sector (e-Government, data residency-sensitive workloads) and enterprise/private businesses (financial services, healthcare, retail), with international carriers addressed via the Borneo-IX and ALC investments. Distribution combines direct enterprise/government account management with an Affiliate Partner Program of certified resellers (including DST, Progresif, imagine, Brusin Trading, Dynamik Technologies and JSY Systems), and an expanding product surface covering AI infrastructure hosting via the EVYD-powered National AI Application Platform and a May 2025-launched Digital Service Lab.

Name

Unified National Networks

Legal name

Unified National Networks Sdn Bhd

Website

https://unn.com.bn

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Unified National Networks (UNN) is the 100% state-owned wholesale telecommunications infrastructure provider for Brunei, operating the country's fibre, mobile, data centre and submarine cable networks and selling wholesale services to its three retail telecom operators and government/enterprise customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wholesale Telecommunications Infrastructure

NAICS

Wired and Wireless Telecommunications (except Satellite) (5171), Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite) (517112)

SIC

Radiotelephone Communications (4812), Telephone Communications (No Radiotelephone) (4813)

akta.pro primary industry

Network Backbone & Core IP Transport (Long-Haul/Metro IP) (HDAIAFAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Private LTE/5G Mobile Network Operators (Campus/Industrial) (HDAIAAAE), Cloud Networking & Virtual Networking (VPC/VNet) (HDABAFAG)

Keywords

• Wholesale telecom infrastructure
• Fiber broadband services
• Data center hosting
• Cloud hosting services
• Mobile network operator

Headquarters

HQ city

Bandar Seri Begawan

HQ country

Brunei

HQ region

Asia

Offices11 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Wholesale Network Services: UNN generates revenue by providing wholesale telecommunication services to national and international telecom service providers. This includes wholesale fixed, mobile, voice, and data services infrastructure, as well as national and international connectivity services. UNN operates as the sole wholesale infrastructure provider for Brunei's telecommunications sector.
2. Colocation Hosting: Rental of rack space (Full Rack 42U, Half Rack 20U) with power, cooling, physical security, and 24/7 monitoring at Tier 3 compliant data centres. Includes Remote Hand Service, Cross-Connect, and facility visitation. Availability SLA of up to 99.982% per year.
3. Cloud Hosting (IaaS): Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) cloud hosting with pre-defined and custom virtual machine packages. Billed on a subscription basis with monthly billing. Additional value-added services include VM Snapshot, Managed Firewall, VLAN, DDoS Defence, Database, and Managed Load Balancer.
4. e-Services (e-Hosting, e-Domain, Anti-Spam, Virtual e-Mail): Web hosting, domain registration, anti-spam/email security, and virtual email services for organisations and government customers.
5. Managed Network Services: Fully managed network service enabling organisations hosting in UNN's Data Centre to outsource network infrastructure management. Offered in Basic, Standard, and Premium packages with hardware provision, installation, configuration, support, and maintenance.
6. Cyber Security Services: DDoS Defence Service, Penetration Testing as a Service (PTaaS), and Vulnerability Assessment services provided as managed security services to businesses in Brunei.
7. Short Numbers and Bulk SMS: Short number services for non-geographic services, and Bulk SMS service for government departments to communicate with the public via SMS.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Unified National Networks (UNN) operates Brunei's national wholesale telecommunications infrastructure, providing fibre broadband (over 5,000 km), mobile voice and data services (600+ base stations across 3G/4G/5G), colocation and cloud hosting in Tier 3 data centres, managed network services, cyber security, international data services, and the Borneo-IX internet exchange to telecom operators, government, and enterprise customers.

Product overview

Unified National Networks (UNN) is a wholesale telecommunications infrastructure company providing a comprehensive portfolio of connectivity and digital services. The core offerings include Colocation Hosting Service (Tier 3 data centres with 99.982% availability), Cloud Hosting Service (IaaS with 99.95% availability and geo-redundancy), and Cyber Security Services (DDoS Defence, PTaaS, Vulnerability Assessment). UNN's network infrastructure spans Fixed Services (fibre broadband, voice, ISDN), Mobile Services (3G/4G/5G with 94% coverage), and Data Services (IP Transit, IPLC, Global Ethernet). Supporting services include Managed Network Services (Basic/Standard/Premium packages), SMART Solutions (SMART Vision/Geo/Sensor), Borneo-IX neutral internet exchange, e-Services (email, hosting, domains), IoT Service, and the National AI Application Platform. International connectivity is supported through submarine cable systems (SE-ME-WE3, AAG, SJC) and the Asia Link Cable consortium.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Colocation Hosting Service
• Cloud Hosting Service (IaaS)
• Cyber Security Services
• Managed Network Services
• SMART Solutions
• Borneo-IX
• Fixed Services
• Mobile Services
• Data Services
• e-Services
• IoT Service
• National AI Application Platform

Quantifiable outcome

• Home broadband speed increased by 400% from 20 Mbps (2019) to minimum 100 Mbps (2023)
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability4 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• VertivcoreTechnology or IntegrationVertiv, a global provider of critical digital infrastructure and continuity solutions, was selected to design and construct UNN's 51,000 sq ft prefabricated modular data centre at Kampong Tungku. The agreement was signed on 08 March 2023. Vertiv is providing 200 racks using a prefabricated modular approach (30% faster than traditional builds) with Tier IV electrical and Tier III mechanical standards per Uptime Institute. The facility is eco-efficient with state-of-the-art cooling technology.
• Juniper NetworkscoreTechnology or IntegrationUNN partnered with Juniper Networks since 2020 for network infrastructure modernisation, leveraging Juniper's secure, AI-driven networks and software-defined networking products. The partnership provides resiliency, scalability, and advanced capabilities to support UNN's network modernisation timeline and Brunei's growing digital needs without disruption.
• Datastream Digital (DST) Sdn BhdcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDST and UNN expanded their partnership through a data centre resale agreement (December 2025) allowing DST to resell colocation services at UNN's facilities. DST is Brunei's major telecommunications service provider and also a certified UNN Affiliate Partner reselling UNN's colocation hosting, cloud hosting, and DDoS defence services.
• Watercloud International (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.coreTechnology or IntegrationUNN signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Watercloud International to collaborate on advancing AI infrastructure and supporting the growing demand for AI-driven workloads. Watercloud is a Singapore-based technology partner specializing in AI infrastructure solutions.
• EVYDcoreTechnology or IntegrationUNN and EVYD collaborated to launch Brunei's first National AI Application Platform, powered by EVYD's EVYDENCE Data Operating Platform. UNN's Colocation Hosting facility provides a secure, reliable, and locally hosted environment for AI applications enabling advanced data analytics, machine learning, and AI-driven health insights to strengthen Brunei's digital healthcare capabilities.
• Brunei Innovation Lab (BIL)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBIL and UNN formalized a partnership on 09 November 2023 to establish a transformative collaboration centred on education, technical ICT expertise, and catalysing innovation growth within Brunei. UNN showcases technical aspects of ICT infrastructure within BIL, providing consumers and industry players access and understanding of the technology connecting the nation. BIL acts as a platform enabling access for local startups and technopreneurs.
• Universiti Teknologi Brunei (UTB)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUNN and UTB signed a MoU in February 2024 for a Holographic Education Proof-of-Concept (Holo-Ed PoC) collaboration, using ARHT Media holographic technology. The 5-month PoC aims to revolutionise education through immersive learning environments, cross-border lecture exchanges, and creative content creation, leveraging UNN's connectivity and IT infrastructure.
• Brunei Shell Marketing Sdn BhdminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUNN supported the Brunei Smart Mobility Expo 2023 organised by Brunei Shell Marketing Sdn Bhd in collaboration with the Ministry of Transport and Infocommunications. UNN showcased its IT-related products and services and presented Smart X building blocks.
• ACASIAminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorACASIA is a telecommunications service partner offering connectivity services and ICT solutions to ASEAN enterprises, broadcasters, telcos, financial institutions, education sectors, and government agencies.
• Berakas Power CompanyminorOthersBerakas Power Company is providing a second independent power feed to UNN's Tungku data centre facility to ensure high availability and resilience.
• DE-CIXcoreTechnology or IntegrationBorneo-IX is powered by DE-CIX, one of the world's leading Internet Exchange operators, providing distributed interconnection platform services enabling ISPs, CDNs, cloud providers, and network operators to exchange data.

Scale indicators23 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Telekom Malaysia: Telekom Malaysia is the national wholesale and retail telecommunications incumbent in Malaysia, operating fiber, mobile, data centres and submarine cables under a similar 'single national infrastructure' model; its structure and wholesale-to-retail architecture closely mirrors UNN's wholesale monopoly in Brunei.
• Singapore Telecommunications (Singtel): Singtel is the incumbent carrier-operator of Singapore with ownership of fixed/mobile networks, data centres and a regional submarine cable footprint; UNN partners with Singtel in the ALC consortium and competes for international IP transit and enterprise connectivity in the same ASEAN corridor.
• Globe Telecom: Globe Telecom is the major Philippine carrier-operator serving fixed, mobile and enterprise markets; it is a direct ALC consortium partner with UNN and competes for similar wholesale/IP-transit opportunities across Southeast Asia.
• PCCW Global (HKT): PCCW Global is an international wholesale carrier with submarine cable capacity, IP transit and enterprise services across Asia; it competes with UNN for the same international carriers seeking IP transit into and out of Brunei and the Borneo region.
• China Telecom Global: China Telecom Global is a major international wholesale carrier with submarine cable ownership and global IP transit; it is an ALC consortium partner of UNN and offers very similar services to international telecom operators seeking connectivity into the Brunei/Borneo corridor.
• DE-CIX: DE-CIX is the world's leading Internet Exchange operator powering UNN's Borneo-IX; DE-CIX directly competes for neutral IX business in Southeast Asia and is the reference peer for Borneo-IX as an interconnection business line.
• ST Telemedia Global Data Centres: ST Telemedia Global Data Centres is a Singapore-based carrier-neutral colocation operator with regional Tier 3 facilities serving enterprise, cloud and government workloads; it is comparable to UNN's colocation and cloud IaaS data centre business targeting Brunei's enterprise and government customers.

Broad incumbents

• PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia (Telkom Indonesia): Telkom Indonesia operates a wholesale and retail national telecommunications platform across fixed, mobile, data centres and international submarine cables (SEA-ME-WE family), making it a comparable regional incumbent against which UNN's national wholesale model can be benchmarked.
• Axiata Group: Axiata is a regional ASEAN telecommunications group operating mobile, fixed and digital infrastructure businesses across Malaysia, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Cambodia; it is comparable to UNN as a regional carrier/digital infrastructure investor that participates in submarine cable consortiums and enterprise ICT services.
• Tata Communications: Tata Communications is a global wholesale carrier with submarine cable ownership (TGN), IP transit, IPLC and enterprise network services; it competes with UNN's international data services business for the same multinational and carrier customers seeking Southeast Asian capacity.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/unnbrunei
• Instagraminstagram.com/unn.bn

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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