US carriers form joint venture to expand satellite-to-cell coverage

AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile have formed a joint venture to expand direct-to-device satellite connectivity across the US, targeting areas without cellular coverage. This marks a significant consolidation in the emerging D2D market, intensifying competition with players like SpaceX and AST SpaceMobile. The move signals a strategic shift by major carriers to integrate satellite capabilities into mainstream mobile services.