Triple Carriers Forge Satellite-Backed Venture to End Wireless Dead Zones

AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon announced plans to form a joint venture that would pool spectrum and invest in satellite-based direct-to-device technologies to expand mobile connectivity and reduce dead zones, especially in rural or unserved areas, while improving reliability during emergencies and accelerating innovation across wireless and satellite services. The deal awaits definitive agreements and regulatory approvals.