Tampnet

Founded in 2001 in Stavanger, Norway, Tampnet operates the world's largest offshore high-capacity communication network. As an international telecommunications provider, Tampnet's core mission is to connect data, people, and operational facilities across challenging marine and remote environments. With strategic network infrastructure spanning the North Sea and the Gulf of Mexico, and supported by offices in the UK, the Netherlands, USA, Brazil, and Trinidad and Tobago, the company serves more than 350 fixed and mobile energy assets globally. Tampnet is dedicated to delivering first-class connectivity that critically enables digitalization, enhances operational safety, and drives sustainability for critical offshore and global industries.

The technical foundation of Tampnet's network is built upon a robust combination of extensive subsea fiber optic networks, advanced 4G/5G LTE infrastructure, and resilient Line of Sight (LoS) radio systems. This diverse portfolio is seamlessly complemented by strategic LEO satellite services (Low Earth Orbit) for enhanced global coverage, redundancy, and connectivity in areas beyond traditional reach. Specializing in deploying dedicated private 5G networks, Tampnet offers secure, high-performance wireless connectivity tailored for industrial applications requiring stringent control and predictable performance. The entire network infrastructure is meticulously engineered for ultra-low-latency and high-bandwidth connectivity, critical for real-time data transfer, remote operations, and automation. Advanced capabilities such as AI-based traffic orchestration and comprehensive network management ensure dynamic resource allocation, optimal routing, and proactive issue resolution across the entire ecosystem.

Tampnet's extensive service offerings address the unique and demanding requirements of multiple industry sectors. For the Offshore Energy sector, comprehensive solutions include high-capacity fibre and robust 4G/5G coverage for fixed platforms, FPSOs (Floating Production, Storage, and Offloading units), drilling rigs, and service vessels. This enables critical applications like real-time production monitoring, remote inspection, and secure crew communications, directly supporting efficient oil & gas operations. Within Renewables, the company provides essential fibre solutions, managed services, and capacity services tailored for the specific needs of offshore windfarms, facilitating smart grid integration and operational efficiency. The Drilling and Maritime sector benefits from broad offshore 4G/5G coverage, integrated LEO satellite services, and value-added offerings designed for all drilling, maritime, and subsea operations, ensuring seamless mobile roaming at sea, enhanced navigation, and improved crew welfare. Furthermore, Tampnet Carrier facilitates vital data center connectivity for finance, media, and other data-intensive industries via its expansive transatlantic fibre infrastructure, delivering the critical low-latency and high-capacity data transfer necessary for competitive advantage.

Central to Tampnet's value proposition is the delivery of redundant terrestrial networks and highly reliable communication solutions that ensure business continuity from site to shore. Their integrated portfolio of fibre, LTE, and private 5G services underpins safer, smarter, and more sustainable operations by providing the necessary digital backbone for modern industrial applications. Clients leverage Tampnet’s robust infrastructure for ambitious digital transformation initiatives and the seamless deployment of Internet of Things (IoT) technologies, thereby optimizing asset performance, enhancing predictive maintenance capabilities, and improving overall operational control. Through comprehensive managed services, proactive network monitoring, and a steadfast commitment to operational excellence, Tampnet ensures consistent, high-performance connectivity that is crucial for mission-critical offshore and increasingly, onshore energy activities, supporting the evolving needs of a connected industrial future.