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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.
In 2012, [8] Wyler founded OneWeb with the mission of "enabling Internet access for everyone". [9]
On 1 August 2016, satellite operator SES S.A. completed the acquisition of O3b Networks. [10]
In March 2020. OneWeb entered Chapter 11 bankruptcy after failing to raise enough capital to complete the build and deployment of its satellite constellation. [11] OneWeb exited bankruptcy with new investment, but Wyler was no longer involved with the company. [12]
Wyler founded satellite communications company E-Space in 2022, to create a network of satellites providing services targeting governments and businesses. [13] [14] [15]
In 2015, Wyler received the Arthur C. Clarke award for Innovation [16] and the 2B AHEAD Innovators Award. [17] In 2017, Wyler was voted the Top Rising Star in Wireless by Fierce Wireless [18] and later that year, The Most Powerful Person in Telecommunications. [19] In 2018, he was inducted into the French Legion of Honour. [20]
Telecommunications in Rwanda include radio, television, fixed and mobile telephones, and the Internet.
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