Dealer Type Approval
Type Approval is a process where an assessment is made by AITI to make sure that any telecommunications and radiocommunications equipment operated in Brunei Darussalam meets the national safety standards and technical requirement.
Dealer Type Approval (DTA) can be applied by a Dealer Licensee who plans to import (bring in) telecommunications and/or radiocommunications equipment for resale purposes.
The Dealer Type Approval (DTA) application is assessed based on the Brand and Model of the telecommunications and/or radiocommunications equipment to be imported. This application must be approved before applying for the Dealer Import Permit.
Dealer Import Permit is a separate application to allow Dealers to import (bring in) the telecommunications and/or radiocommunications equipment to Brunei Darussalam that has undergone the Type Approval process.
AITI will issue a registration document in the form of Equipment Registration as proof that the specific Brand and Model of the telecommunication and/or radiocommunication equipment has been assessed and registered with AITI and it can be used, sold and distributed safely in Brunei Darussalam.
“If anyone is found guilty in altering official AITI documents on purpose, they can be chargeable under the laws of Brunei Darussalam in reference to Section 464 of the Penal Code (Chapter 22)”
Standards and Technical Requirements
The national safety standards and technical requirements in Brunei Darussalam refers to the Code of Practice on Technical Specifications for Short Range Devices (SRD), Technical Specification for Terminal Equipment connected to PSTN as well as any other relevant international standards recognised by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU).
These assessments of standards and technical requirements are performed to:
- Protect the integrity of Brunei’s telecommunication networks;
- Ensure all equipment are compatible to be used in Brunei Darussalam; and
- Protect the safety of the user when operating the equipment.
Application Process
The application process to obtain Dealer Type Approval (DTA) is summarised as below:
1
Applicant submits complete online application form
2
AITI process the application
3
Applicant will be notified if the application is approved or rejected
4
Successful applicant makes payment (if required)
5
Applicant can download and print the Equipment Registration Document from AITI Online Service
All applications must be made through the AITI Online Services.
Complete DTA applications will take two (2) to seven (7) working days to be assessed and evaluated depending on the equipment level.
Submission Requirements
Applicants must attach and upload the following technical documents with their online applications:
*Applicants must submit Certificates of conformity recognized by the European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI) in English language or Certificate of Conformity from the Info-communications Media Development Authority (IMDA) Singapore or SIRIM QAS Malaysia.
Fees, Validity and Payment Methods
Dealer Type Approval fees are calculated based on the validity period chosen and the equipment category level of the equipment model as shown below:
| Validity |
LEVEL 1 (for Low Risk equipments) |
LEVEL 2 (for Medium Risk equipments) |
LEVEL 3 (for High Risk equipments) |
|
| 1 year |
BND 20 |
BND 40 |
BND 50 | BND 50 |
| 2 years |
BND 40 |
BND 80 |
BND 100 | BND 100 |
| 3 years |
BND 60 |
BND 120 |
BND 150 | BND 150 |
| 4 years |
BND 80 |
BND 160 |
BND 200 | BND 200 |
| 5 years |
BND 100 |
BND 200 |
BND 250 | BND 250 |
- Dealer Type Approvals are not renewable.
- Fees are charged based on per model basis.
Payments
AITI has permanently closed all its physical counters since March 2020. As such, all customers are required to make payments through the AITI Online Services (Credit Card or Debit Card) for faster application processing time.
For Cash and Cheque payments, customers are advised to go to the nearest Bank Islam Brunei Darussalam (BIBD) or Baiduri Bank- Cash or Cheque Deposit Machines (CDMs). For alternative means of payment, please contact our Customer Services via:
- Whatsapp at 863 5298 (By text only); or
- Email at helpdesk@aiti.gov.bn.
Please note that AITI will only respond to text and emails during office hours.
However, kindly take note that application processing time may be longer as verification of payment process is required before the issuance of the Equipment Registration document.
Exemption from Dealer Type Approval Fee
Equipment with Bluetooth only connection (for technical specifications, please refer to SRD document below) is exempted from the Type Approval Fee. However, importers still require to registered their Bluetooth only equipment (i.e. Brand and Model) to the AITI Online Services.