{"id":962648,"date":"2026-05-14T07:00:10","date_gmt":"2026-05-14T11:00:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/att-t-mobile-and-verizon-plan-to-launch-new-joint-venture-that-helps-end-dead-zones\/"},"modified":"2026-05-14T07:00:10","modified_gmt":"2026-05-14T11:00:10","slug":"att-t-mobile-and-verizon-plan-to-launch-new-joint-venture-that-helps-end-dead-zones","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/att-t-mobile-and-verizon-plan-to-launch-new-joint-venture-that-helps-end-dead-zones\/","title":{"rendered":"AT&amp;T, T-Mobile, and Verizon Plan to Launch New Joint Venture that Helps End Dead Zones"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"xn-newslines\">\n<p class=\"xn-distributor\">PR Newswire<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"xn-content\">\n<p>\n        <span class=\"legendSpanClass\">DALLAS and BELLEVUE, Wash. and NEW YORK<\/span>, <span class=\"legendSpanClass\">May 14, 2026<\/span> \/PRNewswire\/ &#8212;\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\n        <i>Further expands American wireless leadership by<\/i>\u202f<i>boosting coverage and connectivity for underserved communities in remote regions, through joint efforts including enhanced satellite capacity<\/i> \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\n        <b>Key Takeaways<\/b>:\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>The Joint Venture\u00a0(JV) will accelerate American leadership in next-generation direct-to-device (D2D) communications by using satellite-based technologies to address coverage gaps, especially in unserved and underserved communities. This initiative will help America extend its global leadership in wireless communications technology and services by delivering exceptional, resilient connectivity and creating the best and most diverse ecosystem for wireless and satellite products and services\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>The JV will extend mobile connectivity for wireless customers through joint investment in using satellite-based, direct-to-device (D2D) technologies to address coverage gaps\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>Customers will have a more seamless experience, especially in remote areas where traditional cell networks have limited\u00a0or\u00a0no service\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>Collaborative approach will expand customer choice by bringing together IP and terrestrial spectrum and creating industry specifications to enable a more seamless experience for customers and satellite operators\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>AT&amp;T,\u00a0T-Mobile, and Verizon\u00a0have an agreement in principle\u00a0to form\u00a0a new JV which aims to help end wireless dead zones in the U.S., including in rural areas, by pooling limited spectrum resources to increase capacity, improve the customer experience, and help satellite providers reach more customers through a unified platform. The\u00a0JV\u00a0remains\u00a0subject to negotiating definitive agreements between the parties\u00a0and satisfying customary closing conditions.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Collectively, satellite services function as supplementary components to the core wireless services customers depend on.\u00a0By collaborating on this JV, the partners will be able to enhance convenience for their customers, enable competition and foster innovation and growth within the industry.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Our goal is to make staying connected simple, no matter where you are \u2014 on a rural highway, in a national park, on a boat, or during an emergency. By\u00a0joining with\u00a0other carriers,\u00a0we&#8217;re\u00a0bringing our combined\u00a0expertise\u00a0to accelerate our customers&#8217; access to reliable, and always-on coverage everywhere. This collaboration not only makes connectivity easier; it strengthens America&#8217;s communications leadership,&#8221; said\u00a0<b>John Stankey,<\/b>\u00a0<b>Chairman<\/b>\u00a0<b>and CEO, AT&amp;T.<\/b>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Having launched the first nationwide, satellite-powered direct-to-device network for text and data,\u00a0we&#8217;ve\u00a0seen firsthand how critical reliable connectivity can be when America needs it most. With the expansion of satellite constellations, soon to be supported by multiple space-based operators, this JV will use expanded capacity and improved performance to deliver the best possible service to customers. This partnership will also make it easier for satellite operators to deliver a broader range of direct-to-device experiences and help accelerate innovation across the wireless and satellite industries. Together,\u00a0we&#8217;re\u00a0aiming to advance a future where America stays connected in more places, with fewer dead zones and greater access to the products and experiences people rely on every day,&#8221; said\u00a0<b>Srini Gopalan, President and CEO, T-Mobile.<\/b>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Customers&#8217; daily lives depend on our services. To thrive in today&#8217;s world, staying connected is essential. We are not just closing gaps on a\u00a0map,\u00a0we are building resilient digital infrastructure that meets the changing needs of our customers, no matter where life takes them. This partnership gives customers more options, continues to strengthen America&#8217;s infrastructure and increases competition for satellite providers,&#8221; said\u00a0<b>Dan Schulman, CEO, Verizon.<\/b>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\n        <b>Customer Benefits<\/b><br \/>\n        <br \/>Terrestrial mobile networks will continue to deliver the high-quality experience customers expect every day. However, reliable connectivity has never been more important. Once\u00a0finalized, in areas where traditional cell service is a challenge, the JV\u00a0would\u00a0aim to provide customers with stronger, even more reliable connectivity and greater choice.\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>\n          <b>Fewer coverage gaps:<\/b>\u00a0Will nearly\u00a0eliminate\u00a0dead zones in the U.S. currently without mobile service, reaching previously unserved areas.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>\n          <b>Reliable connectivity in emergencies:<\/b>\u00a0Redundant connectivity will become available when existing ground-based networks are unavailable due to extreme natural disasters or other unusual disruptions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>\n          <b>Improved network performance:<\/b>\u00a0Will give customers more consistent performance and simpler access to satellite services across providers. This will speed up feature updates and improve connectivity for everyone, everywhere.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>\n          <b>Innovative communications services:<\/b>\u00a0Through combined investment by the three JV partners, provider options will expand, and, as a first step, D2D access will improve. This will enhance competition as consumer choices grow in satellite service. Emerging communications technologies can be more easily and quickly developed and launched to enhance customer experience.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>\n          <b>Common technical specifications:<\/b>\u00a0A unified approach will provide a better and more consistent customer experience across the industry.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n        <b>Industry Benefits<\/b><br \/>\n        <br \/>The JV\u00a0would aim\u00a0to drive industry progress by enabling competition, fostering innovation, expanding access, and simplifying integration, delivering significant benefits for satellite and mobile connectivity.\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>\n          <b>Expanded access:<\/b>\u00a0More satellite service providers will gain opportunities to compete, invest, and\u00a0grow\u00a0and the JV will work with rural mobile network operators (MNO) to enable them to bring new products to market for their customers.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>\n          <b>Easy technical integration:<\/b>\u00a0MNOs will be able to deploy innovative new services for customers more quickly.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>\n          <b>Technology-neutral innovation platform:<\/b>\u00a0By applying the best technology solutions to the right use cases, connectivity will expand to areas across the country where coverage is currently limited or unavailable, further strengthening U.S.\u00a0technology leadership.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>\n          <b>Efficient use of spectrum<\/b>: Will improve the application and\u00a0utilization\u00a0of valuable and scarce nationally licensed spectrum resources.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>\n          <b>Industrywide device compatibility:<\/b>\u00a0User experience will\u00a0improve on\u00a0satellite networks, with a standards-based approach to development involving operating system providers, mobile app\u00a0developers\u00a0and original equipment manufacturers.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Existing carrier-satellite agreements will remain in\u00a0place\u00a0and the JV partners can continue connectivity efforts independently.<\/p>\n<p>\n        <b>About AT&amp;T<\/b><br \/>\n        <br \/>We help more than 100 million U.S. families,\u00a0friends\u00a0and neighbors, plus\u00a0nearly 2.5\u00a0million businesses, connect to greater possibility. From the first phone call 150 years ago to our 5G wireless and multi-gig internet offerings today, we @ATT innovate to improve lives. For more information about AT&amp;T Inc. (NYSE:T), please visit\u202fus at\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/edge.prnewswire.com\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4688571-1&amp;h=214728858&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fabout.att.com%2F&amp;a=about.att.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">about.att.com<\/a>. Investors can learn more at\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/edge.prnewswire.com\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4688571-1&amp;h=3406183716&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Finvestors.att.com%2F&amp;a=investors.att.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">investors.att.com<\/a>.\u202f\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\n        <b>About T-Mobile US, Inc.<\/b>\u00a0<br \/>As the supercharged Un-carrier, T-Mobile US, Inc. (NASDAQ: TMUS) is powered by an award-winning 5G network that connects more people, in more places, than ever before. With T-Mobile&#8217;s unique value proposition of best network, best value and best experiences, the Un-carrier is redefining connectivity and fueling competition while continuing to drive the next wave of innovation in wireless and beyond. Headquartered in Bellevue, Wash., T-Mobile provides services through its subsidiaries and\u00a0operates\u00a0its flagship brands, T-Mobile, Metro by T-Mobile and Mint Mobile. For more information please visit:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/edge.prnewswire.com\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4688571-1&amp;h=1842689250&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.t-mobile.com%2F&amp;a=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.t-mobile.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/www.t-mobile.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\n        <b>About Verizon Communications Inc.<br \/><\/b>Verizon Communications Inc. 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