NTIA announces second funding opportunity under Open RAN grant to support supply chain security

The National Telecommunications and Information Administration has announced a $420 million notice of funding opportunity focused on supporting the buildout of Open Radio Access Networks to boost wireless service cybersecurity and trustworthiness by promoting supply chain diversity.

“By supporting the development of open radio units, this second round of funding will help to ensure that wireless technology is built by the U.S. and its global allies and partners – not vendors from nations that threaten our national security,” NTIA explained...