Chunghwa Telecom (CHT) has partnered with Microelectronics Technology Inc. (MTI) to secure its place as one of the seven global recipients of the U.S. National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO2) program. The project is funded by the Public Wireless Supply Chain Innovation Fund, which aims to promote wireless innovation, foster competition, and enhance supply chain resilience. MTI was selected from a competitive pool of 227 applicants worldwide and successfully secured nearly USD 35 million in funding. With the successful grant from the U.S. NOFO2 program, Chunghwa Telecom Laboratories will support MTI in validating outdoor high-power Open RAN solutions. This effort aims to accelerate the maturity of the Open RAN ecosystem and help more Taiwanese vendors achieve international recognition.
For more details, visit: https://www.cht.com.tw/en/home/cht/messages/2025/0116-1500?year=2025&month=1&category=86F3795F01B14D7FADFD148D9FC695EA&list=%7b8DAECF69-AEF0-4F1B-B066-3306E547C0CC%7d
About NOFO2
NOFO2 is the second in a series of the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) issued by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA). It aims to drive innovation in wireless technologies and enhance supply chain resilience. Funded by the U.S. Public Wireless Supply Chain Innovation Fund, this program focuses particularly on the commercialization, deployment, and innovative development of Open Radio Unit (Open RU) technology for Open RAN.
About Microelectronics Technology Inc. (MTI)
Microelectronics Technology Inc. (MTI) is a leading RF provider in the Telecommunication and Satellite Communication Industries, specializing in the development, manufacturing, and global sales of wireless communication products. With more than 40 years of experience and core competencies in RF/ Microwave technology, MTI has earned a prominent position in the field of Remote Radio Heads, Microwave Radios, Satellite Transceivers and ODUs, Broadband Wireless access products, and Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) readers and modules. For more information, please visit https://www.mtigroup.com/en/, connect with us on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/microelectronics-technology-inc./about/.
About Chunghwa Telecom
Chunghwa Telecom is Taiwan’s largest integrated telecommunications service provider, offering fixed-line, mobile, broadband, and internet services. It also provides ICT solutions for enterprise customers, leveraging technologies such as big data, cybersecurity, cloud services, and data centers. CHT actively develops innovative technologies in IoT and AI, and it has made significant strides in ESG initiatives, achieving numerous domestic and international accolades for its sustainability efforts.
