Greg Wyler | |
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Born | 12 November 1969 |
Gregory Thane Wyler (born 12 November 1969)[ not verified in body] is an American tech entrepreneur, engineer, and inventor. He was the founder and executive chairman of OneWeb [1] and the founder of O3b Networks.
Wyler spent four years developing telecommunications in Africa in rural locations. In 2003, [2] he built a local team and connected over 200 schools to the Internet, providing the first 3G and fiber connections to residences on the continent. [3] In 2006 his company Terracom acquired 99% control of Rwandatel, [4] although the government of Rwanda then bought Rwandtel back in 2007. [5] [6]
In 2007, he founded O3b Networks, Ltd. [1] The idea[ clarification needed] was first conceived in 2005 while working on a project to provide a nationwide telephone service in rural Rwanda, attempting to wire the post-war and economically shattered country. [7] O3b has launched 12 satellites, and the system provides the highest capacity and lowest latency combination of any satellites built to date. [8][ non-primary source needed]
In 2012, [9] Wyler founded OneWeb with the mission of "enabling Internet access for everyone". [10]
On 1 August 2016, satellite operator SES S.A. completed the acquisition of O3b Networks. [11]
In March 2020. OneWeb entered Chapter 11 bankruptcy after failing to raise enough capital to complete the build and deployment of its satellite constellation. [12] OneWeb exited bankruptcy with new investment, but Wyler was no longer involved with the company. [13]
Wyler founded satellite communications company
E-Space in 2022, to create a network of satellites providing services targeting governments and businesses.
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In 2015, Wyler received the Arthur C. Clarke award for Innovation [17] and the 2B AHEAD Innovators Award. [18] In 2017, Wyler was voted the Top Rising Star in Wireless by Fierce Wireless [19] and later that year, The Most Powerful Person in Telecommunications. [20] In 2018, he was inducted into the French Legion of Honour. [21]
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Greg Wyler | |
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![]() Greg Wyler in 2015 | |
Born | 12 November 1969 |
Gregory Thane Wyler (born 12 November 1969)[ not verified in body] is an American tech entrepreneur, engineer, and inventor. He was the founder and executive chairman of OneWeb [1] and the founder of O3b Networks.
Wyler spent four years developing telecommunications in Africa in rural locations. In 2003, [2] he built a local team and connected over 200 schools to the Internet, providing the first 3G and fiber connections to residences on the continent. [3] In 2006 his company Terracom acquired 99% control of Rwandatel, [4] although the government of Rwanda then bought Rwandtel back in 2007. [5] [6]
In 2007, he founded O3b Networks, Ltd. [1] The idea[ clarification needed] was first conceived in 2005 while working on a project to provide a nationwide telephone service in rural Rwanda, attempting to wire the post-war and economically shattered country. [7] O3b has launched 12 satellites, and the system provides the highest capacity and lowest latency combination of any satellites built to date. [8][ non-primary source needed]
In 2012, [9] Wyler founded OneWeb with the mission of "enabling Internet access for everyone". [10]
On 1 August 2016, satellite operator SES S.A. completed the acquisition of O3b Networks. [11]
In March 2020. OneWeb entered Chapter 11 bankruptcy after failing to raise enough capital to complete the build and deployment of its satellite constellation. [12] OneWeb exited bankruptcy with new investment, but Wyler was no longer involved with the company. [13]
Wyler founded satellite communications company
E-Space in 2022, to create a network of satellites providing services targeting governments and businesses.
[14]
[15]
[16]
In 2015, Wyler received the Arthur C. Clarke award for Innovation [17] and the 2B AHEAD Innovators Award. [18] In 2017, Wyler was voted the Top Rising Star in Wireless by Fierce Wireless [19] and later that year, The Most Powerful Person in Telecommunications. [20] In 2018, he was inducted into the French Legion of Honour. [21]
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