WILLEMSTAD – Curaçao is taking a major step toward strengthening its digital infrastructure, as Qonèkt Telecom has officially started the permit process for the installation of a new international undersea internet cable connection.
The planned cable landing is set for Parasasa Beach and would connect Curaçao directly to the international Celia Submarine Cable System network.
The project is expected to significantly improve internet speed, stability and resilience on the island.
According to initial plans, the new connection should provide Curaçao with stronger access to global internet infrastructure, reducing dependence on existing routes and lowering the risk of outages caused by disruptions in current systems.
A direct international cable connection is seen as critical for modern economies, particularly for sectors such as business services, tourism, finance and government operations that increasingly depend on stable high-speed connectivity.
Qonèkt Telecom is a subsidiary of Integrated Utility Holding, the parent company of Aqualectra.
The involvement of Integrated Utility Holding signals a broader strategy to strengthen Curaçao’s essential infrastructure beyond electricity and water services.
While the permit application process has now started, no official construction date has yet been announced.
The timeline for installation and operational launch is expected to become clearer in the coming months.
The project comes at a time when internet reliability has become increasingly important for Curaçao’s economic diversification efforts, especially as the island continues to expand in digital services, remote work opportunities and technology-driven sectors.
If completed, the cable could mark one of the most important telecommunications infrastructure upgrades for Curaçao in recent years, improving both the speed and security of the island’s digital connectivity with the rest of the world.