Launched By Virgin's LauncherOne, Intended To Bring High-Speed Internet Underserved Areas Around The World
WorldVu Satellites Limited, operating as OneWeb, Ltd, has announced plans to build, launch and operate a low-earth-orbit satellite constellation to help bring high-speed Internet and telephony to billions of people around the world. Qualcomm Incorporated and The Virgin Group have been announced as initial investors, with Qualcomm Executive Chairman Dr. Paul Jacobs and Virgin Group Founder Sir Richard Branson to join OneWeb founder Greg Wyler on the company's board of directors.