To deliver more comprehensive, reliable, and high-performance ICT services to Taiwanese enterprises and local businesses across Central and South America, Chunghwa Telecom, through its subsidiary Chunghwa Telecom Global Inc. (CHT Global)—which has maintained a strong presence in the United States for more than two decades and possesses regional advantages in regulatory familiarity and operational deployment—officially established Chunghwa Telecom Global Inc., Guatemala in Guatemala City on October 1, 2026, and held an opening ribbon-cutting ceremony. This marks the extension of Chunghwa Telecom’s service footprint from the United States to Latin America and the Caribbean. Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr. Lin Chia-lung led an economic and trade delegation to the ceremony, where he delivered remarks and joined the ceremonial ribbon-cutting. Débora Alvarado, Minister of Financial Administration of Guatemala’s Ministry of Public Finance; Julio Eduardo Orozco Pérez, Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs of Guatemala; Vivia Chang, Ambassador of the Republic of China (Taiwan) to the Republic of Guatemala; and other distinguished guests also attended the event, underscoring Chunghwa Telecom’s firm commitment to deepening its presence in the Americas, actively expanding its business across Latin America and the Caribbean, and reaching a new milestone.
As the largest economy in Central America and a key regional gateway, Guatemala has in recent years continued to promote national digital transformation and the modernization of both the public and private sectors, generating growing demand for ICT infrastructure. The country is also an important strategic hub for enterprises developing supply chains across the Americas. With its critical geographic position connecting North America and Latin America, Guatemala is one of Taiwan’s most important diplomatic allies in the region. Chunghwa Telecom’s presence in Guatemala City reflects its confidence in the country’s role as a Central American hub and in its strong digital transformation potential. Guided by its service commitment to “be present wherever Taiwanese businesses operate,” the Company will support local government digital infrastructure initiatives while serving as a trusted partner for Taiwanese enterprises expanding into Latin America and the Caribbean. On the same day, a signing ceremony was held for Taiwan’s support of the Resilient Backup Data Center project for Guatemala’s Ministry of Public Finance. The agreement was signed by Ambassador Vivia Chang and Pai Ming-cheng, Vice President of Chunghwa Telecom’s International Business Branch, demonstrating Chunghwa Telecom’s substantive contribution to strengthening bilateral cooperation through ICT expertise.
Chunghwa Telecom Chairman Dr. Alex Chien stated that the establishment of Chunghwa Telecom Global Inc., Guatemala marks a significant milestone in the company's continued expansion across the Americas.Moving forward, the Company will leverage Guatemala as a regional base to provide governments and enterprises throughout Central and South America with high-quality integrated ICT services and cybersecurity solutions. In addition to supporting Taiwan’s diplomatic relations and cooperation with allied nations, Chunghwa Telecom will integrate Group-wide resources to help Taiwanese enterprises capture emerging business opportunities in the region. The Company remains committed to becoming the most valuable and trusted ICT partner for enterprises operating across the Americas.
【About Chunghwa Telecom Global Inc.】
Chunghwa Telecom Global Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Chunghwa Telecom, with service locations in San Jose, New York, Phoenix, and Dallas. Leveraging its North American market experience, the company provides integrated ICT services, including connectivity, data center, mobility, 5G private network, and system integration solutions, to support Taiwanese enterprises in the U.S. market.
【About Chunghwa Telecom】
Chunghwa Telecom is Taiwan’s largest integrated telecommunications operator, offering fixed-line, mobile, broadband, and internet services. The Company also provides enterprise ICT solutions leveraging cloud, cybersecurity, big data, AI, and data centers, and is committed to ESG practices recognized by multiple international awards. For more information, please visit our website at www.cht.com.tw
