[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 97 (Monday, June 5, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E520]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          RECOGNIZING NEVILLE RAY, 23 YEARS WITH T-MOBILE USA

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                            HON. ADAM SMITH

                             of washington

                    in the house of representatives

                          Monday, June 5, 2023

  Mr. SMITH of Washington. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize Neville Ray 
for his thirty years of work in wireless network management, and to 
congratulate him on his retirement as T-Mobile's President of 
Technology and Strategic Network Advisor to the CEO.
  Throughout his 23 years with T-Mobile, Neville has played a critical 
role in architecting the carrier's transition from 2G to 5G and leading 
a best-in-class team. He is responsible for the management and 
development of the company's wireless network, technology services, and 
technology operations.
  Neville's colleagues recognize him as a strong, adaptable, and 
innovative leader. According to T-Mobile CEO Mike Sievert. Neville 
``takes the crown as the nation's overall network leader'' and ``has 
made T-Mobile's network a true competitive weapon.'' T-Mobile's 5G 
network was the first to offer coverage in all 50 states, largely 
thanks to Neville and his team, who anticipated that the 5G era would 
be won or lost on mid-band spectrum.
  Neville has helped T-Mobile achieve numerous company milestones, 
including the first launch of Wi-Fi calling with a hotspot in 2007, the 
first launch of video calling using LTE or Wi-Fi in 2015, and the 
first-ever World Series 5G experiences in 2020.
  Mr. Speaker, I thank Neville Ray for his career helping T-Mobile 
innovate and succeed, and I wish him a happy retirement.

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