September 3, 2009

RigNet Names New Head of Strategic Business Development

HOUSTON, TX - RigNet, Inc., a leading global provider of managed communications solutions for the upstream oil and gas industry, announced today the appointment of Richard Norton to the newly-created position of Manager - Strategic Business Development, which will be focused on extending the Company's drilling rig communications and collaborative applications to new geographic markets.

Reporting directly to Mark Slaughter, CEO and President, Mr. Norton will be pursuing longer range business development projects, particularly in attractive overseas markets where RigNet is underpenetrated or has no presence. Said Mr. Slaughter, "We look forward to Richard's contributions as RigNet invests to build on its leadership position in remote communications and collaborative applications across the globe."

Mr. Norton comes to RigNet with over twenty (20) years of telecommunications experience, including AT&T, DBS Microwave and the U.S. Navy. He holds a B.A. degree in Mathematics from California State University.

Addressing the communications challenges faced by oil and gas companies today in remote locations, RigNet uses the leading remote communications and IP networking technologies to provide high-quality solutions for broadband data, voice and video communications, as well as real-time data management. RigNet's turnkey solution includes installation, management and support for its customer's communication systems without requiring them to invest in and manage expensive telecommunications equipment. This allows RigNet's customers to enjoy high quality, state of the art communications services without the high costs and risks associated with an internal solution.

RigNet, Inc. is a leading global provider of managed communication services exclusively to the upstream oil and gas industry. The Company holds the prestigious Cisco Powered Network designation, meeting the most stringent standards for network reliability and performance, and was recently named one of America's fastest-growing private companies as ranked in Inc. Magazine's distinguished Inc. 500. RigNet has worldwide installations throughout 34 countries and six continents, spanning the global offshore drilling and production industry. Based in Houston, Texas, RigNet has offices in Louisiana, Brazil, Malaysia, Nigeria, Norway, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, United Arab Emirates and the United Kingdom. For more information, please visit www.rig.net.