Leading US carriers AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon have reached an agreement to form a joint venture aimed at eliminating mobile 'dead zones' across the country. The project focuses on providing stable connectivity, particularly in rural and sparsely populated areas. This is reported by Ixbt.com reports .
The initiative will utilize Direct-to-Cell (DTC) satellite technology. This system allows data transmission directly via orbital satellites without the need for terrestrial towers. Furthermore, the companies aim to prevent network outages during natural disasters and emergencies using this technology.
This partnership does not cancel existing agreements. T-Mobile's deal with Starlink, and the agreements of AT&T and Verizon with AST SpaceMobile, Amazon Leo, and Skylo remain in effect. The new entity will serve to develop unified technical standards for operators and simplify the process of working with satellite providers.
AT&T CEO John Stankey emphasized that the project's main goal is to provide seamless connectivity regardless of the user's location—whether on rural roads, in national parks, or at sea. Each operator will retain the right to independently set pricing policies and tariff plans for their services.
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