WILLEMSTAD – There is a strong possibility that satellite internet provider Starlink could officially receive a license to operate on Curaçao as early as June 2026.
According to local telecommunications developments, the island’s telecom regulator Regulatory Authority Curaçao (RAC) is expected to formally respond at the beginning of June to Starlink’s license application.
Starlink, owned by billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk, provides high-speed satellite internet through compact satellite dishes and is designed especially for areas where traditional cable infrastructure is limited or unavailable.
Curaçao has already appeared for some time as “coming soon” on Starlink’s official global coverage map. However, customers on the island still cannot officially purchase subscriptions directly through the company’s website because Starlink does not yet hold a formal operating concession from RAC.
Despite that restriction, many residents and businesses have reportedly already found ways to use the service by purchasing Starlink equipment abroad, particularly in the Netherlands or the United States. Users are then able to activate the system through Starlink’s roaming or travel subscription options, which already function on Curaçao without technical interference.
Several local ICT companies are also reportedly offering installation and support services for Starlink systems on the island.
According to reports, RAC recently submitted additional questions to Starlink as part of the regulatory review process to ensure a thorough evaluation before a final decision is made.
If approved, Curaçao would follow the example of the BES islands. Starlink officially received a 15-year operating license in Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba at the end of last year.
The potential arrival of Starlink is being closely watched within Curaçao’s business and technology sectors, where faster and more resilient internet infrastructure is increasingly seen as important for economic growth, remote work, tourism and digital development.