AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon Form JV to Eliminate 'Dead Zones'

09:21 AM EDT, 10/01/2026 (MT Newswires) -- AT&T (T), T-Mobile US (TMUS) and Verizon Communications (VZ) have formed a joint venture to expand coverage in underserved areas across the US and help eliminate so-called "dead zones," the companies said Thursday. Paul Roth, who previously held leadership roles at AT&T, Cingular Wireless and Ameritech, will serve as interim chief executive of the joint venture while an active search is underway for a permanent CEO, the companies said.