AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon join forces to try and eliminate coverage 'dead zones' for good
- AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon are working together to offer standardized satellite connectivity
- It would benefit customers not covered by cell towers, like in national parks
- Operators globally are looking to use satellite for more than emergencies, now
In a rare turn of events, three of the biggest mobile carriers in the US have announced they will be working together to tackle 'dead zones' across the country using satellites.
The joint venture, formed by AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon, should help to improve connectivity in areas where traditional towers can fail, such as national parks and highways.
Satellites could also provide continuity in disaster-struck regions, where land-based infrastructure damages can cause widespread outages.
Satellite technology to eliminate dead zones
Because the joint venture's plan revolves around direct-to-device satellite tech, it would mean that regular smartphone could access signal in rural areas without consumers needing to buy specific satellite phones. While many...
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