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title: "US wireless carriers to launch joint venture to address rural 'dead zones'"
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description: "Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile have agreed to form a joint venture aimed at addressing coverage gaps in rural areas. The initiative will utilize satellite-based technologies to eliminate dead zones without mobile service and enhance connectivity during natural disasters, as well as improve overall network performance."
datetime: "2026-05-14T11:53:16.000Z"
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# US wireless carriers to launch joint venture to address rural 'dead zones'

WASHINGTON, May 14 (Reuters) - Verizon, AT&T ‌and T-Mobile said ‌on Thursday that they ​agreed in principle to form a new joint venture ‌that ⁠seeks to address long-time coverage gaps ⁠especially in rural areas by ​using ​satellite-based ​technologies.

The largest ‌U.S. wireless companies said the plan seeks to end nearly all dead zones ‌without mobile ​service. ​The ​plan also aims ‌to ensure redundant ​connectivity ​during natural disasters and improved ​network ‌performance.

(Reporting by David ​Shepardson; Editing by ​Sharon Singleton)

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