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AT&T, T-Mobile, And Verizon Join Forces To Eliminate Mobile Coverage Dead Zones

Engadget·Matt Tate·19 days ago
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LENSHAPE/Shutterstock Stop the presses: not only are the big three US wireless carriers agreeing to a rare team-up, but it's on something that could really benefit consumers in the long-term. AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon have announced a new Joint Venture that will see them work together to eliminate wireless dead zones in the US, with a specific focus on boosting coverage in rural areas and underserved communities with satellites. The trio of traditionally not-so friendly carriers said in a joint press release that they intend to pool their "limited spectrum resources to increase capacity, improve the customer experience, and help satellite providers reach more customers through a unified platform." This approach, they say, will "provide a better and more consistent customer experience across the industry." The JV will seek to enable more satellite service providers to compete in the fast-growing market, and the carriers say they will work with mobile network operators in rural areas where coverage is…

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