What Altibox Carrier does

Midgard Infra (formerly Altibox Carrier) is a Norwegian wholesale fibre-infrastructure provider wholly owned by Lyse Group, headquartered in Stavanger with a lean team of approximately 12 employees. The company operates and develops subsea and terrestrial fibre routes that connect Norway to major Northern European digital hubs and onward to the Americas. Its owned asset base includes the NO-UK subsea cable (Stavanger–Newcastle, eight dark-fibre pairs, up to 216 Tbps total capacity), the Skagen Fibre West repeaterless subsea cable (Larvik–Hirtshals, 48 fibre pairs, over 1,920 Tbps capacity, ~1.7 ms RTD), and the 485 km Stavanger-Oslo terrestrial highway (144 fibre pairs). The planned Verena cable (Scarborough–Esbjerg, 512 Tbps, RFS Q4 2028) and an Oslo-Stockholm terrestrial route (construction from H2 2026) extend the footprint further. Underlying technology is coherent optical transport supporting 400G/800G line rates and 18-48 Tbps per fibre pair. Midgard Infra monetises this infrastructure through three core product lines — Dark Fiber, Wavelengths (up to 800G), and MOFN (Multi-Orbit Fibre Network) — plus custom infrastructure-build services. The business model is subscription-recurring (dark-fibre leases and wavelength services) combined with managed, bespoke infrastructure development. Commercial reach is delivered through direct B2B enterprise field sales targeting three primary segments: global enterprises relocating operations to Norway, telecommunications service providers, and data-centre operators. Go-to-market is supported by an active presence at major international telecom industry conferences (PTC, ITW, Capacity, Submarine Networks, Datacloud, ONS) and content marketing emphasising Norway's 98% renewable power, low cooling costs, and route diversity into FLAP hubs. The company is rebranded from Altibox Carrier to Midgard Infra, signalling a strategic repositioning around an international data-centre connectivity narrative while remaining under Lyse Group ownership.

Name

Altibox Carrier

Legal name

Midgard Infra

Website

https://altiboxcarrier.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Midgard Infra (formerly Altibox Carrier) is a Norwegian wholesale fibre-infrastructure provider, wholly owned by Lyse Group, operating wholly owned subsea cables (NO-UK, Skagen Fibre West) and a Stavanger-Oslo terrestrial highway to deliver dark fibre, wavelength, and MOFN services to enterprise customers, service providers, and data-centre operators across Northern Europe and the Americas.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fiber Optic Telecommunications Infrastructure

NAICS

Wired Telecommunications Carriers (517111)

SIC

Communications Services, Nec (4899)

akta.pro primary industry

Subsea Cable System Owners & Consortia (Wet Plant Investment) (HDAIALAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Terrestrial Long-Haul Fiber Backbone Operators (Intercity/Interstate) (HDAIALAG), Subsea & Terrestrial Backhaul to Data Centers and Cloud On-Ramps (IX/DC Interconnect) (HDAIALAJ), Network Interconnection & Data Center Meet-Me Services (MMRs, carrier hotels, interconnect fabrics) (HDAIAEAK), Backbone & Long-Haul Transport (IP/MPLS, Optical/Wavelength) (HDABALAH)

Keywords

• Fiber optic connectivity
• Submarine cable systems
• Dark fiber services
• Wavelength transport services
• Terrestrial fibre infrastructure

Headquarters

HQ city

Stavanger

HQ country

Norway

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Operations, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Dark Fiber Services: Providing access to existing fiber infrastructure including dark fibre pairs for enterprise customers requiring dedicated, uncongested connectivity.
2. Wavelength Services (Wavelengths/MOFN): High-capacity wavelength services including MOFN (Multi-Orbit Fiber Network) providing terabit optical transport with guaranteed bandwidth.
3. Custom Infrastructure Development: Building new infrastructure and adapting existing infrastructure to customer-specific requirements, offering tailored solutions to maximize return on investment.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Midgard Infra (formerly Altibox Carrier) provides wholesale fiber connectivity services between major European hubs and Norwegian data centre markets. Its core service portfolio consists of Dark Fiber leases, MOFN (Multi-Orbit Fibre Network) capacity services, and Wavelength/WDM transport up to 800G, delivered over two wholly owned submarine cables (NO-UK and Skagen Fibre West), a 485 km Stavanger–Oslo terrestrial fiber highway, and the parent Lyse Group's 30,000+ km Norwegian fiber footprint.

Product overview

Midgard Infra (formerly Altibox Carrier) offers a comprehensive fiber connectivity portfolio providing access to one of Norway's largest terrestrial fiber-optic networks spanning over 30,000 kilometers. The product suite consists of three core service offerings (Dark Fiber, MOFN, and Wavelengths) and owns/manages four submarine and terrestrial cable systems (NO-UK, Stavanger-Oslo, Skagen Fibre West, and Verena). The network delivers 18-48 Terabits per fiber pair capacity with transport speeds up to 800G, connecting Norway to major European digital hubs including Hamburg, Frankfurt, Amsterdam, Brussels, London, Dublin, and via the Havfrue trans-Atlantic cable to the Americas.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Dark Fiber Dedicated, uncongested fiber infrastructure providing enterprise customers with exclusive access to physical fiber optic pairs for maximum control, scalability, and route customization. Targets service providers and global enterprises needing private high-capacity connectivity.
• MOFN (Multi-Orbit Fibre Network) A managed fiber network service combining multi-orbit fiber route diversity for enhanced redundancy across geographies, delivering high-capacity transport for service providers and enterprises that require resilient connectivity between major hubs.
• Wavelengths High-capacity wavelength-division multiplexing (WDM) optical transport service providing terabit-class capacity with speeds up to 800G per wavelength, leveraging the latest coherent optical technology. Targeted at carriers and enterprises needing guaranteed-bandwidth wholesale transport.
• NO-UK Cable System Open submarine cable system with eight dark fibre pairs and up to 216 Tbps total capacity, connecting Stavanger (Norway) to Newcastle (UK). Supports terabit-class transport with demonstrated line rates of 1.6 Tbps per wavelength using coherent optical technology; provides critical route between Norway and UK/FLAP hubs.
• Stavanger–Oslo Fibre Highway Terrestrial fiber route spanning 485 km across Southern Norway with 144 fibre pairs, connecting the NO-UK submarine cable landing point in Stavanger directly to Oslo. Provides scalable, low-latency backhaul to Norwegian data centre hubs.
• Skagen Fibre West 170 km repeaterless submarine cable connecting Larvik (Norway) to Hirtshals (Denmark) with 48 fibre pairs delivering over 1,920 Tbps total capacity and approximately 1.7 ms round-trip delay. Integrates into Midgard Infra's terrestrial network for low-latency access to Norwegian data centre hubs.

Quantifiable outcome

• 40-50% lower power costs than mainland Europe and UK
• +4 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Havfrue (AEC-2) ConsortiumcoreTechnology or IntegrationMidgard Infra's network ensures high-capacity connectivity to the Americas via the Havfrue (AEC-2) trans-Atlantic subsea cable, enabling customers to connect to the Americas with confidence.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Aqua Comms: Operator of subsea cable systems (AEConnect / Havfrue consortium partner) connecting Europe to North America with wholesale wavelength and dark fibre services. Direct comparable on subsea cable ownership, wholesale carrier model, and trans-Atlantic/wholesale customer mix.
• euNetworks: European fibre infrastructure operator focused on dense metro and long-haul fibre, dark fibre, and wavelength services across 18+ European cities. Highly comparable wholesale carrier model and route diversity into FLAP markets.
• GlobalConnect: Large Nordic and Northern European fibre operator with extensive backbone, dark fibre, and wavelength services across Norway, Sweden, Denmark, and Germany. Comparable in customer base (Nordic enterprises and telcos) and product set (dark fibre and capacity services).
• Bulk Infrastructure: Nordic infrastructure provider combining fibre networks, data centres, and subsea cable capacity (Havfrue partner) across Norway and the Nordics. Most direct geographic peer — same market, same customer base (data centres and service providers), overlapping fibre footprint.

Broad incumbents

• Colt Technology Services: Major European business-focused fibre and data centre connectivity provider offering wavelengths, dark fibre, and Ethernet to enterprise and carrier customers. Comparable customer overlap in enterprise/data centre segments, though broader product scope.
• PCCW Global / Console Connect: Global wholesale carrier with subsea cable investments and Software-Defined Interconnect platform offering wavelengths and capacity services worldwide. Comparable product mix and wholesale customer base, though substantially larger and more global.
• Arelion (formerly Telia Carrier): Global tier-1 IP backbone and wholesale fibre carrier (originally from Telia) offering wavelengths, Ethernet, and IP transit. Competes for the same wholesale/customer base but at significantly broader global scale and broader product portfolio.

Regional players

• Viken Fiber (Lyse subsidiary network): Sibling regional fibre network under the same Lyse Group parent, providing fibre access in the Viken region of Norway. Overlapping ownership and complementary footprint rather than a true competitor, but operates in the same Nordic fibre market.
• Cinia (Finland): Finnish state-backed operator of subsea and terrestrial fibre systems (including C-Lion1) connecting the Nordics to continental Europe. Direct comparable in subsea cable ownership and wholesale fibre carrier model, with similar Nordic geographic focus.

Emerging players

• NJFX: US-based carrier-neutral cable landing station and interconnection facility offering subsea meet-me, cross-connect, and colocation services. Comparable niche focus on subsea interconnect at landing stations, though geographically focused on North American shores.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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