Tampnet

Tampnet

http://www.tampnet.com
https://www.linkedin.com/company/tampnet/

Tampnet, a privately owned Norwegian telecommunications company founded in 2001, provides connectivity and distribution services to the offshore energy sector. Employing approximately 150 people, the company's infrastructure consists of subsea fiber optic cables and wireless 4G LTE networks, serving the North Sea and Gulf of Mexico. In 2023, Tampnet's revenue was less than $25 million.

Revenue

Founded

2001

Headcount

146

Headquarters

Norway

Primary Segment

Telecoms

Ownership

Privately Owned

News Summary:

Tampnet announced a five-year contract with Island Drilling AS on an unspecified date to provide 4G LTE connectivity to the Island Innovator rig. This network combines satellite, LTE, and fiber connections. On another unspecified date, Tampnet announced it would power Island Drilling’s new X-BOW rig as part of this contract. Tampnet also deployed private 5G, LEO satellite backhaul, and edge computing for Island Drilling’s semi-submersible rig and Vår Energi’s floating production unit (FPSO) in the North Sea. The deployment supports industrial AI digital twins and aims to improve offshore operations safety. Tampnet's CTO commented on the company's potential to provide maritime cellular for deep-sea mining operations, while SNS Telecom & IT indicated that deep-sea mining would not be a major focus for cellular vendors.

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Tampnet's revenues were less than $100M in 2023. Caretta Research has split Tampnet's revenue into 2 different product categories, the largest of which is wholesale lines. For full access to Tampnet's revenue breakdown subscribe to Caretta Portal.

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Dec

24th

2025

06:40

Tampnet implements fibre sensing technology to safeguard subsea cable assets

Tampnet said it is rolling out an advanced fibre sensing technology across its subsea cable network in a bid to detect and classify risk events affecting its offshore routes in real time. Tampnet's offshore fibre interconnectors will benefit from distributed acoustic sensors to pick up disrupted optical signals in fibre cabling running significant distances.

Dec

22nd

2025

10:44

TRS 2025: Driving Tech Intelligence Beyond Mobility

The 19th edition of the Telecom Review Leaders’ Summit, held under the theme ‘Tech Intelligence Beyond Mobility’ from 10–11 December 2025 in Dubai, UAE, once again established itself as a landmark gathering for global VIP ICT leaders, policymakers, and innovators to explore the future of connectivity, artificial intelligence, cloud innovation, infrastructure evolution, and digital transformation.

Dec

21st

2025

13:00

EU team to detect earthquakes and infrastructure damage using internet cables

Posted on: 22 December 2025 Researchers have begun a new €5 million EU-funded project that will allow fibre optic cable lines under our roads, fields and seas to double up as sensors that spot earthquakes and infrastructure damage, monitor traffic, and detect changes in the natural environment.

Trinity College Dublin

Dec

17th

2025

18:30

Artificial Intelligence, B2B Tag

Tampnet deploys real-time fibre sensing to protect cables

This involves adding a physical layer of security on top of traditional network protection measures. The firm is using Distributed Acoustic Sensing (DAS), Tampnet's proprietary State of Polarization (SoP) technology, and AI-powered maritime intelligence in order to detect and classify events along cable routes in real time.

Dec

12th

2025

12:45

Artificial Intelligence

National Visions Shape the Future of Leadership at TRS 2025

On day two of the 19th edition of the Telecom Review Leaders’ Summit, held under the theme ‘Tech Intelligence Beyond Mobility’ from 10–11 December 2025 in Dubai, UAE, the Telecom Leaders’ Panel, moderated by Georges Dabaghi, Vice President, Head of Sales, MEA and APAC, MediaKind, brought together industry experts to explore how leaders are navigating a mercurial telecom and ICT landscape.

Dec

12th

2025

06:05

Artificial Intelligence

TRS 2025 Panel: Navigating the Right Infrastructure Deployment in the AI

On day one of the 19th edition of the Telecom Review Leaders’ Summit, held under the theme ‘Tech Intelligence Beyond Mobility’ from 10-11 December 2025 in Dubai, UAE, a powerhouse panel titled ‘The ‘Potion’ for the Right Infrastructure Deployment’ was held, gathering experts who are shaping how networks evolve, scale, and stay resilient in an increasingly digital world.

Dec

10th

2025

11:00

Nokia and Tampnet extend 5G to the Gulf, bringing real-time edge offshore

The partnership will provide Tampnet with a next generation 5G standalone core network to support the delivery of mission critical, high-quality, reliable wireless connectivity covering 120 base stations on over 350-400 offshore platforms, rigs, and vessels.

Dec

10th

2025

07:28

Two years of Norfest - delivering beyond expectations

Two years after coming into service, Norfest has established itself as a game-changing route for robust, high-capacity connectivity across Norway. This festoon system connects eleven key locations between Stavanger and Oslo, delivering route diversity and high fibre capacity with a resilient path for connectivity in and out of the country.

Dec

5th

2025

13:25

Nokia and Tampnet bring offshore 5G to the Gulf of Mexico!

The strategic alliance between the two companies seeks to deploy and modernize 5G private communications networks in offshore installations. Nokia and Tampnet have joined forces to deploy an advanced private 5G network in the Gulf of Mexico, with the aim of modernizing offshore operations in the energy sector.

Dec

4th

2025

18:30

Partnerships and Alliances, B2B Tag

Nokia and Tampnet partner to expand 5G offshore connectivity in the Gulf of Mexico

Nokia and Tampnet are unlocking new capabilities for offshore industries, from remote monitoring and predictive maintenance to advanced safety. Building on the world’s first offshore platform with a 5G edge network deployed in Norway earlier this year, they are now ramping up the global deployment of Nokia 5G AirScale radios, including in the Gulf.

Cyprus Shipping News

Dec

3rd

2025

21:42

Emerging Tech, B2B Tag

Nokia Wins KPN Deal for 800G-Ready Nationwide Core Refresh Nokia Wins Major 5G Deal as Tampnet Modernizes Gulf of Mexico Network Telefónica Germany Awards Nokia a 5-Year RAN Modernization Deal Nokia Canada Breaks Ground on New Ottawa Innovation Campus Nok

Nokia and du activated an autonomous 5G Advanced network slicing capability in the UAE, setting a new operational benchmark for premium, intent-based mobile services. The deployment introduces real-time, self-optimizing intelligence across du’s 5G RAN, allowing the operator to guarantee performance for enterprise, industrial, and consumer applications under varying traffic and radio conditions.

Converge Network Digest

Dec

3rd

2025

19:07

Off-shore 5G Connectivity in the Gulf of Mexico and Brazil's Coasts – TeleSemana.com

[Translated] Maritime platforms and ships also need high-capacity connectivity with minimal latency, but that's not news. The novelty comes from the announced bet between Nokia and Tampanet to ensure off-shore 5G connectivity in the Gulf of Mexico.

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