Ocean Networks
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2013
- HeadquartersAtlanta, United States
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
Ocean Networks firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Ocean Networks
- Legal name
- Ocean Networks, Inc.
- Website
- https://oceannetworks.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2013
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Ocean Networks industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Submarine Cable Infrastructure
- NAICS
- Support Activities for Water Transportation (4883)
- SIC
- Computer Communications Equipment (3576)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Subsea Cable Construction, Marine Installation & Repair Services (HDAIALAC)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Subsea Cable System Supply & Manufacturing (Wet Plant: Cable/Repeaters/Branching Units) (HDAIALAE), Cable Route Engineering, Permitting & Marine Survey (Seabed/Environmental) (HDAIALAK), Underground & Submarine Cable EPC (HV/EHV) (EUAEABAB)
Keywords
Where Ocean Networks is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Atlanta
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
Ocean Networks business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Submarine Cable System Development & Operations: Ocean Networks develops, constructs, operates, and maintains submarine cable systems. Revenue is generated through development fees, construction management, long-term operations and maintenance contracts, and system ownership.
- Dark Fiber IRUs and Managed Lit Bandwidth Services: Ocean Networks offers long-term dark fiber pair IRUs (Indefeasible Rights of Use) and managed lit bandwidth services on the HIFL system, providing recurring revenue from telecommunications carriers and enterprises.
- Public-Private Partnership (HIFL): $120 million public-private partnership with University of Hawai'i to construct submarine optical fiber system. Revenue derived from government/institutional funding and commercial services.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels2 records
Ocean Networks product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Ocean Networks develops, builds, operates, and maintains submarine cable systems serving telecommunications carriers, government agencies, and research institutions. Core offerings include the Hawaiian Islands Fiber Link (HIFL) inter-island system, the Caribbean Express (CX) Florida-to-Panama system, and the Submarine Cable Salvage service that repurposes out-of-service submarine cables for ocean science observatories. The company provides end-to-end lifecycle services including system design and engineering, supplier selection, construction oversight, and long-term operations and maintenance, complemented by Contractor Solutions professional services.
Product overview
Ocean Networks offers submarine cable infrastructure solutions comprising two primary cable systems (Hawaiian Islands Fiber Link and Caribbean Express) along with cable salvage and repurposing services through Submarine Cable Salvage, Inc. The company provides comprehensive professional services spanning system development, design, procurement, installation oversight, and long-term operations and maintenance. HIFL provides inter-island connectivity across Hawaii's six major islands, while the Caribbean Express connects Florida to Panama with branches throughout Central America and the Caribbean.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Hawaiian Islands Fiber Link (HIFL): Next-generation submarine cable system for inter-island connectivity in Hawaii, operated through Hawaiian Islands Fiber Link, LLC.
Products and services
- Hawaiian Islands Fiber Link (HIFL) Carrier-neutral, open-access submarine cable system designed to enhance inter-island connectivity throughout Hawaii, connecting O'ahu, Hawai'i, Maui, Kaua'i, Lāna'i, and Moloka'i. Features 24 fiber pairs, a repeaterless design, a 25-year operational lifespan, and minimum 18 Tbps capacity per fiber pair. Ocean Networks is responsible for supply, construction, operations, and maintenance, with the project being overseen by the University of Hawai'i System Office for Information Technology.
- Caribbean Express (CX) New-build carrier-neutral submarine cable system connecting Boca Raton (Florida) to Maria Chiquita (Panama) with branch connections to Cancun (Mexico) and Cartagena (Colombia), and future connectivity options for Grand Cayman, Guatemala, and Jamaica. Utilizes the latest Space Division Multiplexing (SDM) technology with 18 fiber pairs at minimum 18 Tbit per fiber pair capacity, providing low-latency connectivity to the NAP of Americas in Miami and the Jacksonville NAP.
- Submarine Cable Salvage Service Service operated through a long-term contract with Submarine Cable Salvage, Inc. that identifies, procures, surveys, tests, and deploys Out-of-Service submarine cable systems as cabled ocean observatories for the global ocean science community. Supports environmental studies, disaster mitigation (earthquake/tsunami detection), and ocean management. Currently manages over 8,000 kilometers of OOS submarine cable infrastructure.
- Contractor Solutions Professional services offering for submarine cable projects covering system development, supplier selection, procurement support, project management, transmission engineering, and owner representation. Targeted at submarine cable developers and operators needing specialized lifecycle support.
Quantifiable outcome
- System design life of 25 years for new submarine cable systems
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use Ocean Networks
Customer profileNamed customers4 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Ocean Networks technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature4 records
Ocean Networks partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
15 partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.
- PrysmiancorePrysmian selected as a contractor for the Hawaiian Islands Fiber Link (HIFL) submarine cable system infrastructure project, providing cable supply for the inter-island system connecting six Hawaiian islands.
- IT International TelecomcoreIT International Telecom selected as a contractor for the HIFL submarine cable system infrastructure project, providing installation and construction services for the inter-island cable system.
- Trans Ocean NetworkcoreTrans Ocean Network provides landing party services and infrastructure in the Republic of Panama for the Caribbean Express (CX) submarine cable system, enabling connectivity between Boca Raton, Florida and Maria Chiquita, Panama.
- Submarine Cable Salvage, Inc.coreLong-term partnership to operate Submarine Cable Salvage, Inc., which repurposes out-of-service (OOS) submarine cable systems for the global ocean science community. Submarine Cable Salvage identifies, procures, surveys, tests, and deploys cabled ocean observatories for environmental studies and disaster mitigation.
- University of Hawai'i System Office for Information TechnologyflagshipThe University of Hawai'i System Office for Information Technology oversees the HIFL project, with the $120 million public-private partnership between UH and Ocean Networks to construct the submarine optical fiber system connecting the Hawaiian Islands.
- Research Corporation of the University of Hawai'i (RCUH)flagshipRCUH supports the HIFL project and contracted Ocean Networks to conduct submarine optical fiber desktop studies. Key public sector partner in the $120 million public-private partnership for Hawaii inter-island connectivity.
- Hurst InternationalminorListed as a trusted partner of Ocean Networks, providing submarine cable industry services and support.
- Maritech InternationalminorListed as a trusted partner of Ocean Networks, providing submarine cable industry services and support.
- Mertech MarineminorListed as a trusted partner of Ocean Networks, providing submarine cable industry services and support.
- Route Position L.L.C.minorListed as a trusted partner of Ocean Networks, providing submarine cable industry services and support.
- TemasaminorListed as a trusted partner of Ocean Networks, providing submarine cable industry services and support.
- INDATELminorListed as a trusted partner of Ocean Networks, providing submarine cable industry services and support.
- Pacific Telecommunications Council (PTC)minorOcean Networks is a member of PTC, an international organization serving the global telecommunications industry through conferences, networking, and industry advocacy.
- International Cable Protection Committee (ICPC)minorOcean Networks is a member of ICPC, the international organization dedicated to protecting submarine cables and promoting their safe operation.
- Marine Technology SocietyminorOcean Networks is a member of the Marine Technology Society, an organization serving marine science, engineering, and technology professionals.
Scale indicators8 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Ocean Networks competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Aqua Comms: Trans-Atlantic submarine cable operator that absorbed Emerald Networks, co-founded by Ocean Networks' CEO Scott Schwertfager. Closest direct peer in independent subsea cable system development and operations.
- Hawaiki Submarine Cable: Independent trans-Pacific submarine cable operator where Schwertfager previously held senior leadership. Comparable model as a privately developed subsea cable system targeting Pacific regional connectivity.
- Seaborn Networks: Independent developer-operator of submarine cable systems connecting the Americas. Comparable as a privately held specialist building carrier-neutral subsea routes between the U.S. and South America.
- Crosslake Fibre: Developer-operator of subsea and terrestrial fiber networks in North America and Europe, with a similar niche focus on independent, carrier-neutral infrastructure builds.
Emerging players
- Cinturion: Emerging developer of the TEAS / India-Europe-Xpress subsea systems connecting the Middle East, India, and Europe. Comparable as an independent subsea system developer with multi-country landing footprints.
- Deep Blue Cable: Independent developer of subsea cable systems in the Caribbean region, directly comparable to Ocean Networks' Caribbean Express ambitions for Central American and Caribbean connectivity.
Broad incumbents
- Telxius (Telefónica Submarine Cable): Submarine cable arm of Telefónica operating a global fleet of subsea systems including BRUSA and PCCS. Comparable as a subsea cable operator with overlapping Americas routes but with the backing of a global telco incumbent.
- Alcatel Submarine Networks (ASN): Global leader in submarine cable system turnkey design, manufacturing, and installation. Comparable as a partner/vessel to the subsea cable ecosystem, though its role is more EPC-oriented than developer-operator.
- SubCom: Major submarine cable system designer, manufacturer, and installer. Comparable as a deep subsea cable industry incumbent and former employer of several Ocean Networks team members, but operates as an EPC contractor rather than developer/operator.
- Sparkle (TIM Group): International carrier and subsea cable operator within the TIM Group, with systems spanning the Americas, Europe, and the Mediterranean. Comparable as a subsea cable operator serving carrier and enterprise customers.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
Ocean Networks financial estimates
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Ocean Networks leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles10 records
Ocean Networks subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries1 record
Ocean Networks funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Ocean Networks M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about Ocean Networks
What does Ocean Networks do?
Ocean Networks develops, builds, operates, and maintains submarine cable systems serving telecommunications carriers, government agencies, and research institutions. Core offerings include the Hawaiian Islands Fiber Link (HIFL) inter-island system, the Caribbean Express (CX) Florida-to-Panama system, and the Submarine Cable Salvage service that repurposes out-of-service submarine cables for ocean science observatories. The company provides end-to-end lifecycle services including system design and engineering, supplier selection, construction oversight, and long-term operations and maintenance, complemented by Contractor Solutions professional services.
Is Ocean Networks a public or private company?
Ocean Networks is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Ocean Networks founded?
Ocean Networks was founded in 2013. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is Ocean Networks based?
Ocean Networks is headquartered in Atlanta, United States, in the North America region.
How does Ocean Networks make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Submarine Cable System Development & Operations are the primary driver. The others are dark Fiber IRUs and Managed Lit Bandwidth Services and public-Private Partnership (HIFL).
Who are Ocean Networks's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Aqua Comms, Hawaiki Submarine Cable, Seaborn Networks and Crosslake Fibre. Emerging players are Cinturion and Deep Blue Cable. Broad incumbents are Telxius (Telefónica Submarine Cable), Alcatel Submarine Networks (ASN), SubCom and Sparkle (TIM Group).
Does Ocean Networks have an API?
No public API is recorded for Ocean Networks.
What industry is Ocean Networks in?
Ocean Networks's product category is Submarine Cable Infrastructure. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HDAIALAC, Subsea Cable Construction, Marine Installation & Repair Services, with a secondary code of HDAIALAE, Subsea Cable System Supply & Manufacturing (Wet Plant: Cable/Repeaters/Branching Units). Its NAICS code is 4883 and its SIC code is 3576.