WILLEMSTAD – Curaçao's Minister of Traffic, Transport and Spatial Planning, Charles Cooper, has held another meeting with a senior representative of satellite internet provider Starlink to discuss opportunities for improving public internet connectivity across the island.
Rebecca Hunter, Director of Global Licensing and Market Activation at Starlink, is currently visiting Curaçao and met with Minister Cooper to discuss several issues related to telecommunications and internet accessibility.
Rebecca Hunter and Minister Cooper
According to information shared by the minister, one of the main topics was the possibility of providing public internet connectivity in different areas of Curaçao.
The meeting represents a continuation of discussions between Cooper and Hunter, suggesting an ongoing dialogue about the potential role of Starlink's satellite technology in the island's telecommunications infrastructure.
Starlink, operated by SpaceX, provides internet connectivity through a network of satellites in low Earth orbit. Its technology is designed to deliver broadband services without relying exclusively on traditional ground-based telecommunications infrastructure.
Such technology can be particularly relevant for locations where conventional internet connections are limited, unreliable or expensive to expand.
The discussions about public internet connectivity could therefore be significant for Curaçao, particularly in areas where residents and visitors would benefit from improved access to digital services.
However, the minister's announcement did not specify which locations are being considered for public internet access or whether the government is exploring free public Wi-Fi, satellite connections for public facilities or other forms of connectivity.
No details were provided about possible costs, licensing arrangements, implementation schedules or agreements between the government and Starlink.
Hunter's responsibilities within Starlink include global licensing and market activation, areas closely related to the regulatory requirements and commercial arrangements involved in introducing satellite internet services in different jurisdictions.
Her visit provides an opportunity for direct discussions with Curaçao authorities about the possibilities and requirements associated with satellite-based internet connectivity.
For Curaçao, improved internet access remains relevant to households, businesses, education, tourism and public services, all of which increasingly depend on reliable digital connections.
Although the meeting highlights continued interest in exploring Starlink's potential role on the island, no formal agreement or specific project was announced.
Minister Cooper indicated that the discussions covered several important subjects, including public internet connectivity in different parts of Curaçao.
Further information will be needed to determine whether the talks will result in concrete initiatives to expand internet access for residents and visitors.