About
Ocean Networks, Inc. is a privately held company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, specializing in the development, management, and lifecycle optimization of submarine cable systems worldwide. We serve telecommunications carriers, hyperscale content providers, government agencies, and research and education institutions with a comprehensive suite of technical, commercial, and project delivery services.
Ocean Networks combines deep industry expertise with hands-on execution across every phase of a submarine cable system’s lifecycle — from concept development and system design through supplier procurement, contract negotiation, installation oversight, transmission testing, and long-term operational support.
In addition to greenfield system development, Ocean Networks is a recognized leader in the recovery and repurposing of out-of-service (OOS) submarine cable systems for ocean science applications. Under a long-term agreement with Submarine Cable Salvage, we manage and support OOS cable assets that have been redeployed to advance marine research, monitoring, and scientific discovery.
Ocean Networks manages more than 8,000 kilometers of submarine cable infrastructure globally, supported by a team with an average of 25 years of industry experience. Our team of professionals have held pivotal development, leadership, engineering, installation, and maintenance roles on more than 100 submarine cable systems worldwide, bringing an unmatched depth of expertise to every project.
Core Capabilities
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System Development
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Out-of-Service (OOS) Cable Recovery & Repurposing
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Submarine Cable System Design & Engineering
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Desk Top Study (DTS)
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Strategic Consulting Services
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Supplier Selection & Procurement Support
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Commercial Structuring & Contract Negotiation
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Project Management & Delivery Oversight
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Transmission Engineering, Integration & Testing
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Capacity Sales & Commercial Advisory
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Owner’s Representation
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Shipboard Cable Jointing, & Testing
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System Owners Representation
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Factory Acceptance Testing & Shipboard Loading Support
The Hawaiian Islands Fiber Link (HIFL) is a high-speed, reliable, low-latency submarine cable system being developed to enhance Hawaiʻi’s inter-island and regional connectivity, improve network resilience, and support the delivery of advanced digital services across the state. The HIFL system will connect the islands of Oʻahu, Hawaiʻi Island, Maui, Kauaʻi, Lānaʻi, and Molokaʻi, creating critical next-generation infrastructure to serve the state’s growing communications, government, research, education, and commercial needs.
Designed as a carrier-neutral, open-access system, HIFL will provide scalable capacity and diverse backhaul options, enabling greater competition, improved service reliability, and expanded connectivity for carriers, enterprises, public institutions, and underserved communities throughout Hawaiʻi.
Ocean Networks, Inc. is the system developer for HIFL and is responsible for the development, commercial structuring, and implementation of the project. In this role, Ocean Networks is leading system planning and design, supplier engagement, contract negotiations, project management, and overall execution of the network in coordination with key public and private stakeholders. Additionally, Ocean Networks will be the system operator.
The HIFL project is being advanced as a public-private partnership between The Research Corporation of the University of Hawaiʻi and Ocean Networks, Inc., combining public sector objectives with private sector development expertise to deliver resilient, future-ready communications infrastructure for the State of Hawaiʻi.
To purchase bandwidth on the Hawaiian Islands Fiber Link system please contact us.
Submarine Cable Salvage, Inc. is operated through a long-term contract with Ocean Networks, it's focus is on disaster mitigation and protecting the environment. The mission of Submarine Cable Salvage, is to help protect the ecosystem of the oceans by repurposing Out of Service (OOS) submarine cable systems. To achieve this, we work with the Ocean Science community to identify and repurpose OOS submarine cable systems for their environmental studies. Utilizing OOS submarine cable systems is a cost effective solution for cabled ocean observatories. The observatories are positioned on the ocean floor and continually gather data in real-time for scientific research. The data collected is used for Ocean Management, Disaster Mitigation (earthquake/tsunami detection) and Environmental Protection. Repurposing OOS submarine cable systems is a cost effective and green solution for the ocean observatories by reducing the requirement for the manufacturing of new systems.We currently manages over 8,000 kms of submarine cable systems that are being repurposed for ocean science.
