RigNet deploys its first deep water 4G LTE system in the Gulf of Mexico and announces dramatic capacity increases to its stat...
March 28 2017 - 05:36PM
RigNet, Inc. (NASDAQ:RNET) continues its commitment to provide a
comprehensive 4G broadband service today in the Gulf of Mexico
(GOM) with the addition of the first deep water 4G LTE service
offering. RigNet’s expansion continues to enhance its
reputation as the leader in broadband connectivity in the GOM. For
the past 21 years, RigNet has operated the most reliable network in
the GOM delivering carrier-class services to the oil and gas
industry servicing over 300 facilities from Texas to Alabama.
RigNet’s connectivity solutions exceed 100 Mbps to satisfy the most
demanding customer applications.
Recently, RigNet installed its first 4G LTE
system which expands and increases its capabilities to deliver
business grade services to deep water locations in the remote area
of the Green Canyon field. Along with the LTE deployment, RigNet
has increased the capacity of its wireless Multiprotocol Label
Switching (MPLS) network threefold. The current capacity combined
with peak aggregate speeds at RigNet’s five beach landing locations
exceeding one gigabit of throughput. This additional capacity along
the coast will fortify the already robust network to ensure that
customer’s future capacity requirements and critical Service Level
Agreements (SLAs) are fully satisfied.
RigNet’s resilient wireless network is designed
for the highest service availability using proven carrier-class
grade equipment designed over a MPLS fully redundant multi-mesh
licensed wireless transport. RigNet’s network is completely
interconnected with disaster recovery data centers that provide
multiple routing options for services during normal operations,
adverse weather conditions as well as power outages. RigNet can
also supply battery back-up solutions or solar power systems
capable of providing extended coverage during platform power
outages.
RigNet monitors, manages and maintains this
network with its 24/7 Global Network Operations Center to ensure
network performance meets and exceeds customer SLAs. RigNet also
uniquely maintains a full-time maintenance helicopter and dedicated
personnel that are highly trained and certified to support wireless
engineering, maintenance, and disaster recovery when needed.
“This is an incredibly exciting time for RigNet
as we continue to build on our rock-solid track record of providing
highly reliable wireless connectivity in the Gulf of Mexico
supporting the mission critical communications needs of our oil and
gas customers,” said Steven Pickett, RigNet’s CEO and
president.
About RigNet
RigNet (NASDAQ:RNET) is a leading global provider of customized
systems and solutions serving customers with complex data
networking and operational requirements. RigNet provides solutions
ranging from fully-managed voice and data networks to more advanced
applications that include video conferencing, crew welfare, asset
monitoring and real-time data services. RigNet is based in Houston,
Texas and has operations around the globe.
For more information on RigNet, please visit www.rig.net.
RigNet is a registered trademark of RigNet, Inc.
Media / Investor Relations Contact:
Charles E. Schneider
SVP & Chief Financial Officer
RigNet, Inc.
Tel: +1 (281) 674-0699
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