All Neville Ray articles
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Weekly BriefingsDeutsche Telekomwatch Weekly: Germany’s Gigabit goals in spotlight
Group CEO Höttges weighs in on infra policy, highlighting slow pace of mobile challenger 1&1’s network rollout at Group AGM. Telekom Deutschland’s Srini Gopalan also goes on regulatory offensive, reiterating calls for removal of bureaucratic hurdles in German fibre rollout, as questions begin to be asked about the country’s long-term Gigabit goals…
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PeopleDeutsche Telekom Peoplewatch: European C-suite refresh rolls on
January 2024 update: Group makes management adjustments across various units in Croatia, France, Germany, and Greece.
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Partnerships & AlliancesT-Mobile CEO Sievert recommits to Ericsson, Nokia after AT&T switchup
Sievert signals support for the “de‑verticalisation” of the mobile industry, but highlights benefits of having “two global leaders” in this space.
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Network & InfrastructureEwaldsson echoes Ray’s call to liberate 2.5GHz licences
T-Mobile has been lobbying FCC and Congress over access to thousands of 2.5GH licences.
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PremiumT-Mobile US CEO trumpets enterprise, rural gains
Mike Sievert outlines “methodological approach” to building share in underpenetrated areas. Highlights Verizon’s role as “great benchmark” to mark enterprise progress.
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PremiumElsewhere in Deutsche Telekom Group: DT seeks to put stamp on ‘Magentaverse’
DT seeks to put stamp on ‘Magentaverse’; new chapter for Blinkist.
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PremiumRay seeks to free 2.5GHz licences from regulatory limbo
TMUS believes FCC still has the power to issue 2.5GHz licences despite losing auction authority.
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PremiumDeutsche Telekom Peoplewatch: Sievert tinkers with T-Mobile US tech leadership
MMM 2023 update: T-Mobile US CEO Mike Sievert’s contract extended to April 2028; Ulf Ewaldsson begins tenure as President of Technology, while John Saw replaces Abdul Saad as EVP and CTO. More…
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PremiumDeutsche Telekom Peoplewatch: changes for OTE, T-Mobile US Boards
March 2023 update: Bavan Holloway will not stand for re-election to the T-Mobile US board. More…
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PremiumElsewhere in T-Mobile US: operator sets 2040 net-zero emissions target
TMUS sets 2040 emissions goal; Claure turns to LatAm; FCC seeks to regulate mobile–satellite partnerships.
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PremiumT-Mobile’s Neville Ray exits, networks chief to fill tech gap
Ray to depart in the autumn after heading 5G expansion strategy, Sprint integration, and “layer cake” spectrum approach at the Un-Carrier.
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Premium5G Americas doubles down on Neville Ray as Chairman
President of Technology at T-Mobile US to serve another year on the organisation’s board.
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PremiumTMUS Execs drool over 5G FWA business model
‘Excess capacity’ approach, claim Ray and Osvaldik, means highly profitable 5G FWA customers can be brought on board at low marginal cost.
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Network & InfrastructureT-Mobile ‘exploring options’ for $4bn fibre network venture
Report suggests Deutsche Telekom’s US NatCo is looking at a possible fibre JV.
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Innovation (R&D)Telefónica, T-Mobile partner on metaverse R&D
Operators among co-chairs of new Telecom Infra Project working group, focused on ensuring networks are ready for the metaverse.
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Financial & PerformanceT-Mobile US ups guidance as FWA digs in
US NatCo raises guidance across the board following strong Q2 FY22.
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PremiumTMUS taps vendor partners for next‑gen voice
Ericsson, Nokia, Samsung, and Qualcomm join TMUS effort for VoNR launch. End‑customer benefits limited, but prospective standalone 5G gains excite Technology President Neville Ray.
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Financial & Performance“Give the competition a chance”: T-Mobile US flaunts 5G dominance, dismisses inflation concerns
Positive set of figures from T-Mobile US as operator surpasses customer gain estimates. NatCo more than keen to highlight 5G influence, claiming a ‘two-year lead’ on rivals AT&T and Verizon. Cost of living crisis a “real opportunity” for T-Mobile to “serve more people as the value leader”, says CEO ...
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Network & InfrastructureT-Mobile US plugs ‘5G-as-a-platform’
5G Forward package of initiatives aimed at helping developers of all sizes gain access and experiment on operator’s network. Unveils brand new 24,000-square foot Tech Experience 5G Hub facility. New strategic partnerships with Disney and Red Bull to develop “new 5G-powered experiences”.
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PremiumT-Mobile US flies above 5G turbulence in C-Band
Ray happily explains that C-Band interference concerns raised by FAA and airlines do not impact TMUS. When NatCo’s C-band licences come into use in late-2023, Ray confident issues surrounding airline safety will have been resolved. Dispute causes mid-band 5G take-off delays for AT&T and Verizon.