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Questions About Peter and His Companies

Short, verified answers about Peter's life, Phoenix Networks, the MegaPath acquisition and Wanforce Technologies.

Who was Peter Munro Roberts?: Peter Munro Roberts was a St. Louis telecommunications entrepreneur and the founder and early president of Phoenix Networks. He later became president of Wanforce Technologies.
When was Peter born?: Peter was born on May 25, 1970.
When did Peter die?: Peter died on October 22, 2004, at age 34.
What was Phoenix Networks?: Phoenix Networks was a national broadband provider offering residential and business DSL together with security, hosting and technical services.
What happened to Phoenix Networks?: MegaPath Networks acquired Phoenix Networks' assets in October 2000. Phoenix's business customers were transitioned to MegaPath.
Was Phoenix Networks sold to EarthLink?: Some later online biographies connect Phoenix Networks with both MegaPath and EarthLink. However, contemporary industry reporting directly verifies the MegaPath acquisition. This site does not describe a separate EarthLink sale without additional transaction documents or family records.
What was Wanforce Technologies?: Wanforce Technologies was a St. Louis provider of new, used and refurbished voice and data communications equipment, related network services and installation solutions.
Who is Peter's twin brother?: Peter's identical twin is technology entrepreneur Timothy Munro Roberts, who served as a director and investor in Phoenix Networks.