WILLEMSTAD – FLOW remains the largest internet service provider on Curaçao, but its dominant position is set to face serious competition as more companies move toward entering the market. Minister of Traffic, Transport and Urban Planning (VVRP), Charles Cooper, announced during a public parliamentary session on Wednesday that several new concessions have either been granted or are under review. 

Among the upcoming contenders is TRES, now owned by Digicel, and Teramobil, which has until December 2025 to become fully operational or risk losing its concession. On June 19, another concession was granted to Aquatel, which will begin operations under the brand name Qonèkt. 

Minister Cooper emphasized that the expansion of licensed internet providers will boost competition and drive prices down, as companies will be incentivized to retain and attract customers by improving service and affordability. 

He also revealed that additional concessions could be granted in the future to further increase consumer choice and service quality. The announcement follows widespread public complaints regarding FLOW's poor customer service and connectivity issues. 

In a related development, the government is actively working on implementing mobile number portability, a measure that would allow consumers to retain their existing phone numbers when switching providers—another move aimed at enhancing competition and consumer freedom in the telecom sector. 

“The more providers we have, the more power we give back to the consumer,” Cooper said, noting that the end goal is a more efficient, affordable, and reliable digital infrastructure for Curaçao.