At&T, T-Mobile, Verizon Form Joint Venture for Satellite-Based Direct-To-Device Mobile Connectivity

Published: 2026-05-14 17:05:50 ET TMUS

Published on 05/14/2026 at 05:05 pm EDT

AST SpaceMobile, Inc. commended the announcement by AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon to form a joint venture to extend mobile connectivity for wireless customers by using satellite-based, direct-to-service technologies. The proposed collaboration by the three largest U.S. mobile network operators is expected to accelerate the technical integration, enhance customer experience, enhance coverage and help eliminate dead zones across the United States in partnership with the entire wireless industry.