“The Gulf of America represents one of the world’s most active offshore energy regions, supporting thousands of workers, travelers, and vessels that rely on reliable connectivity, with fair prices,” said Elie Hanna, CEO of Tampnet. “This partnership enables WMS partners to leverage Tampnet’s robust offshore infrastructure to deliver reliable cellular connectivity across one of the world’s most active offshore regions.”
Tampnet operates the world’s largest offshore high-performance communications network, covering more than 600,000 km² with LTE and 5G connectivity, and linking over 450 offshore assets through a 5,400 km subsea fiber backbone. WMS has been a leading connectivity provider in remote and maritime environments for more than 20 years.
“Our partnership helps Tampnet expand connectivity options for cellular subscribers who are working on, or are near, offshore energy infrastructure,” said Pramod Arora, President & CEO of WMS. “We are excited to take another step in making wireless connectivity possible in hard-to-reach places.”
Tampnet’s long-term strategy is to enable digital transformation offshore by leveraging its network to support high-performance services across the oil and gas, maritime, energy transition, and logistics sectors. This aligns with WMS’s broader strategy to expand global connectivity for both enterprise operations and consumers.
