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Carriers Finalize Direct-to-Device Spectrum JV

Announced in May, the deal was seen as a ‘shot across the bow’ at SpaceX

Jake Neenan

Jake Neenan

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Carriers Finalize Direct-to-Device Spectrum JV
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 1, 2025 – Nearly five months after announcing plans to pool their spectrum resources for direct-to-device satellite use, the big three mobile carriers have finalized their joint venture.

The JV will be led by Paul Roth, a longtime AT&T executive, while the companies search for a permanent CEO, they said in a release Thursday.

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