{{Short description|Brunei telecommunications company}}'''Progresif Sendirian Berhad''', (formerly known as '''Progresif Cellular Sendirian Berhad'''), is a Brunei-based government-linked company headquartered in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei. Founded in 2014, it now has more than 130 employees and around 200,000 customers,<ref name='relaunchscoop'/> with eight retail stores throughout the kingdom.
{{Infobox company | name = Progresif Sdn Bhd | logo = Progresif Cellular logo.png | logo_caption = | type = Government-linked company (Private) | industry = Telecommunications | predecessor = B-Mobile | founded = {{Start date and age|2014|07|01}} (as Progresif Cellular)<br />{{Start date|2019|08|21}} (as Progresif Sdn Bhd) | founder = Darussalam Assets (via Ministry of Finance and Economy) | hq_location_city = Bandar Seri Begawan | hq_location_country = Brunei | area_served = Nationwide | key_people = Hajah Nurul Haniah binti Haji Md Jaafar (CEO)<br />Johan bin Dato Dr Hj Johar (SVP Strategy)<br />Adi Basri (CCIO) | products = Mobile telephony, Broadband, Mobile payment (Ding!), Digital media | services = 4G+, 5G, Fiber Broadband, Fintech | revenue = {{increase}} B$62 million (est.) | owner = Darussalam Assets (100%) | num_employees = 130+ | subsid = Progresif Media, Progresif Minds | website = {{URL|https://www.progresif.com}} }}
==History== Progresif was established in June 2014 after acquiring assets and infrastructure left by the now defunct B-Mobile Communications Sdn Bhd.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.marketresearchreports.com/paul-budde-communication-pty-ltd/brunei-darussalam-telecoms-mobile-and-broadband|title=Brunei Darussalam - Telecoms, Mobile and Broadband|last=Paul Budde Communication Pty Ltd.|date=2015-12-15|website=Market Research Reports® Inc.|access-date=2017-11-30|archive-date=2017-12-01|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171201040314/https://www.marketresearchreports.com/paul-budde-communication-pty-ltd/brunei-darussalam-telecoms-mobile-and-broadband|url-status=live}}</ref>
In July 2014, Progresif appointed Paul Hyde as chief executive officer,<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.customerzone360.com/customer-experience/news/-progresif-cellular-appoints-ceo-/2014/07/28/7942531.htm|title=Progresif Cellular appoints CEO|website=www.customerzone360.com|access-date=2017-11-30|archive-date=2017-12-01|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171201042158/http://www.customerzone360.com/customer-experience/news/-progresif-cellular-appoints-ceo-/2014/07/28/7942531.htm|url-status=live}}</ref> and entered into an $18 million contract with Chinese multinational telecommunications equipment provider Huawei to help update legacy infrastructure and launch a network stabilisation program.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://3g.modasys.net/index.php/news-events/around-brunei/local-news/20967-progresif-to-build-data-centres-cloud-solutions-to-support-smes.html|title=LOCAL NEWS|last=Jimi-Ha|website=3g.modasys.net|language=en-gb|access-date=2017-11-30}}</ref> This project required a full replacement of the mobile core network and Radio Access Network, in addition to upgrading the backhaul network and all base stations from 3G to HSPA+. In February 2016, the company announced plans to launch 4G LTE technology, and in April 2017, the company submitted an official request to Brunei's telecoms regulatory body, Authority for Info-Communications Technology Industry (AITI), to begin trial of a 4G network.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.brudirect.com/news.php?id=3509|title=Progresif to Upgrade 2 Primary Licences {{!}} Brunei's No.1 News Website|website=www.brudirect.com|access-date=2017-11-30|archive-date=2017-12-01|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171201051529/https://www.brudirect.com/news.php?id=3509|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.oxfordbusinessgroup.com/news/competition-heats-brunei-darussalam%E2%80%99s-telecoms-industry|title=Competition heats up in Brunei Darussalam’s telecoms industry|last=Oxford Business Group|date=2016-02-29|work=Oxford Business Group|access-date=2017-11-30|language=en|archive-date=2017-11-30|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171130191124/http://www.oxfordbusinessgroup.com/news/competition-heats-brunei-darussalam%E2%80%99s-telecoms-industry|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://borneobulletin.com.bn/milestone-progresif-4g-trial-begins/|title=A milestone for Progresif as 4G trial begins – Borneo Bulletin Online|date=2017-04-08|work=Borneo Bulletin Online|access-date=2017-11-30|language=en-US|archive-date=2017-12-01|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171201044616/http://borneobulletin.com.bn/milestone-progresif-4g-trial-begins/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://nbd.com.bn/progresif-eyes-4g-network/|title=Progresif eyes 4G network|access-date=2017-11-30|language=en-GB}}</ref>
In June 2017, telecom industry veteran Paul Taylor was named as CEO of the company.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://borneobulletin.com.bn/paul-taylor-helm-progresif-cellular/|title=Paul Taylor at helm of Progresif Cellular – Borneo Bulletin Online|date=2017-06-06|work=Borneo Bulletin Online|access-date=2017-11-30|language=en-US|archive-date=2017-12-01|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171201044414/http://borneobulletin.com.bn/paul-taylor-helm-progresif-cellular/|url-status=live}}</ref> In October 2017, Progresif relaunched the company website, adding significant content in the areas of news, local events, and technology, as well as content from the company's quarterly magazine, and articles on the arts & culture, environment, education, and entrepreneurship.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://geekturf.net/2017/10/26/progresif-has-a-new-website/|title=Progresif has a new website {{!}} geekturf|last=Bakar|first=Haadi|website=geekturf.net|language=en-US|access-date=2017-12-19|archive-date=2017-12-22|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171222120339/http://geekturf.net/2017/10/26/progresif-has-a-new-website/|url-status=live}}</ref>
After the formation of Unified National Network (UNN), Progresif relaunched their products and services<ref name='relaunchscoop'>{{Cite web|url=https://thescoop.co/2019/12/30/as-bruneis-telcos-scramble-to-adjust-to-a-new-business-landscape-how-will-progresif-meet-the-challenge/|title=As Brunei's telcos scramble to adjust to a new business landscape, how will Progresif meet the challenge?|last=Bandial|first=Ain|date=December 30, 2019|website=The Scoop|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200103001441/https://thescoop.co/2019/12/30/as-bruneis-telcos-scramble-to-adjust-to-a-new-business-landscape-how-will-progresif-meet-the-challenge/|archive-date=January 3, 2020|access-date=}}</ref> in January 2020. At the same time, Hjh Nurul Haniah binti Hj Md Jaafar was internally promoted to the position of chief executive officer.
==Enterprise solutions== In 2017, Progresif launched Progresif Solutions, a division devoted to enterprise integration, particularly for business, banking, and government entities.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://annx.asianews.network/content/bruneis-progresif-cellular-enters-regional-market-cost-effective-enterprise-solutions-46713|title=Brunei's Progresif Cellular enters regional market with cost-effective enterprise solutions|last=Guan|first=Tan Wee|date=2017-05-25|work=Asia News Network|access-date=2018-08-25|language=en}}</ref> The first execution was for a subsidiary of Hong Kong Tianyi International Holding Co., Ltd.,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bloomberg.com/research/stocks/private/snapshot.asp|title=Company Overview of Hengyi Industries.Sdn.Bhd.|website=www.bloomberg.com|access-date=2018-08-25|archive-date=2018-05-13|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180513011647/https://www.bloomberg.com/research/stocks/private/snapshot.asp|url-status=live}}</ref> for a project site in Pulau Muara Besar and company headquarters at the Empire Hotel & Country Club.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://borneobulletin.com.bn/progresif-hengyi-pen-landmark-data-connection-solutions-deal/|title=Progresif, Hengyi pen landmark data connection and solutions deal {{!}} Borneo Bulletin Online|website=borneobulletin.com.bn|language=en-US|access-date=2018-08-25|archive-date=2018-08-26|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180826005256/https://borneobulletin.com.bn/progresif-hengyi-pen-landmark-data-connection-solutions-deal/|url-status=live}}</ref>
==Internet radio and magazine== Progresif launched Progresif Radio, Brunei's first mobile radio station, in November 2017, with dedicated apps available in Google Play and the App store.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://nbd.com.bn/progresif-set-to-take-radio-into-21st-century/|title=Progresif set to take radio into 21st century|access-date=2017-12-19|language=en-GB|archive-date=2017-11-18|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171118210724/http://nbd.com.bn/progresif-set-to-take-radio-into-21st-century/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://borneobulletin.com.bn/progresif-radio-app-now-available-for-download/|title=Progresif Radio app now available for download – Borneo Bulletin Online|date=2017-11-12|work=Borneo Bulletin Online|access-date=2017-12-19|language=en-US|archive-date=2017-12-22|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171222053328/https://borneobulletin.com.bn/progresif-radio-app-now-available-for-download/|url-status=live}}</ref> The station features localized content, user-generated content, and local bands,<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://sutera.co/progresif-radio/|title=A New Radio to listen to! {{!}} Progresif Radio - Sutera|last=Hazwan|first=Amir|date=2017-11-14|work=Sutera|access-date=2017-12-19|language=en-GB}}</ref> as well as premium international content.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://borneoinsidersguide.com/the-sweet-sound-of-radio-devin-edwards-progresif-cellular/|title=The Sweet Sound Of Radio – Borneo Insider's Guide|website=borneoinsidersguide.com|language=en-US|access-date=2017-12-19|archive-date=2017-12-22|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171222053810/http://borneoinsidersguide.com/the-sweet-sound-of-radio-devin-edwards-progresif-cellular/|url-status=live}}</ref>
==Progresif PAY mobile wallet== In May 2018, Progresif (partnered with Bank Islam Brunei Darussalam) released Brunei's first mobile wallet platform.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://borneobulletin.com.bn/progresif-launches-bruneis-first-mobile-wallet/|title=Progresif launches Brunei’s first mobile wallet {{!}} Borneo Bulletin Online|website=borneobulletin.com.bn|language=en-US|access-date=2018-07-10|archive-date=2018-07-10|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180710225549/https://borneobulletin.com.bn/progresif-launches-bruneis-first-mobile-wallet/|url-status=live}}</ref> The branchless banking system allows Progresif subscribers to create a virtual debit card, with which they can pay bills, make donations, send money to other Progresif PAY users, and shop online.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://rano360.com/2018/05/21/progresif-pay-is-out/|title=Rano360.com » Progresif Pay is out|website=rano360.com|language=en-US|access-date=2018-07-10|archive-date=2018-07-12|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180712145232/http://rano360.com/2018/05/21/progresif-pay-is-out/|url-status=live}}</ref>
== Retail branches == Progresif has five retail stores located around Brunei:<ref name="contactprogresif">{{cite web |title=Contact – Progresif |url=https://progresif.com/contact/ |website=progresif.com |access-date=9 August 2020 |archive-date=6 August 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200806002811/https://progresif.com/contact/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
* Progresif Brunei International Airport Store, Berakas * Progresif The Mall Store, Gadong * Progresif Times Square Shopping Complex, Berakas * Progresif Tutong Store, Tutong * Progresif Yayasan Store, Bandar Seri Begawan
==References== {{Reflist}}
{{Government of Brunei}}
==External links== *{{URL|https://www.progresif.com|Official website}}
Category:Telecommunications companies of Brunei Category:Mobile phone companies of Brunei