T-Mobile in Joint Venture With AT&T and Verizon

Cleary Gottlieb is representing T-Mobile U.S. Inc. (T-Mobile) in its entry into a joint venture with AT&T and Verizon focused on expanding coverage in underserved areas across the U.S.

This follows a May announcement that the companies would pool limited spectrum resources to help eliminate coverage “dead zones” and expand satellite coverage for customers nationwide.

Entry into the joint venture agreement was announced on October 1, 2026.

As the supercharged Un-carrier, T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS) is powered by an award-winning 5G network that connects more people, in more places, than ever before. With T-Mobile’s unique value proposition of best network, best value, and best experiences, the Un-carrier is redefining connectivity and fueling competition while continuing to drive the next wave of innovation in wireless and beyond. Headquartered in Bellevue, Washington, T-Mobile provides services through its subsidiaries and operates its flagship brands, T-Mobile, Metro by T-Mobile, and Mint Mobile.

For more information, please see the press release.

The Cleary M&A team includes partner Chris R. Moore and associates Pierre Allegaert and John Bender. Partner Daniel Culley, senior counsel David Gelfand, counsel Elsbeth Bennett, and associate Sean Sharaf are advising on antitrust matters. Partner Daniel Ilan and associate Natalie Curry are advising on intellectual property matters. Partner Meyer Fedida, counsel Jonathan Gifford, and associate Adrianna Duggan are advising on tax matters. Partner Michael Albano and associate Jisoo Park are advising on executive compensation matters.