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  "description": "The carriers said they’re looking to foster competition in the direct-to-device space.",
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  "publishedAt": "2026-05-14T16:13:33.000Z",
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  "textContent": "WASHINGTON, May 14, 2026 – The three national mobile carriers are planning on a joint venture to pool their spectrum resources and create a platform for direct-to-device satellite companies to partner with them and access those airwaves.\n\nThe carriers each have individual deals with satellite companies to provide service on their terrestrial spectrum outside the reach of their networks. T-Mobile already offers its T-Satellite service with SpaceX, and AT&T and Verizon are backing AST SpaceMobile, which is aiming to deliver service by the end of the year.\n\nThose agreements would remain in place and the carriers “can continue connectivity efforts independently,” the companies said in a release Thursday. The joint venture also still hasn’t been finalized.\n\n### This post is for subscribers only\n\nBecome a member to get access to all content\n\nSubscribe now",
  "title": "Big Three Mobile Carriers Planning to Pool Spectrum for Satellite Operators",
  "updatedAt": "2026-05-21T09:47:10.541Z"
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