Stratix presented a renewed structure for 5G frequencies for Aruba.

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ORANJESTAD - On April 3, 2024, Mr. Rudolf van der Berg from Stratix Advisory Bureau held a workshop explaining his advice for a revised model of fees for 5G frequencies use in Aruba. 

This model, designed to stimulate usage and economic development in the 5G era, attracted attention from stakeholders in various sectors. They made this advice upon the request of the Ministry of Communication and the Telecommunications Department.  

The participants, consisting of representatives from the telecommunications sector and various governmental and non-governmental organizations, such as APA, ATIA, ELMAR, WEB, AAA, KPA, and Guarda Nos Costa, received a detailed explanation of the advice developed by Stratix. The proposed compensation model aims to strike a balance between fair fees for usage. It will also stimulate the necessary investments in infrastructure, such as antennas and networks. 

This approach provides a solution to address the challenges of the current spectrum compensation system from 2002, which has remained unchanged. The proposed model makes it expensive for providers to implement additional frequencies to achieve higher speeds and better coverage. Stratix emphasizes the importance of a model that supports innovation and development in the telecom market, leading to faster mobile internet connections.

Stratix proposes a fixed amount as annual compensation, regardless of the amount of frequencies used. It makes the model more accessible and inclusive, encouraging new and existing providers to maximize the use of frequencies and thus achieve the maximum coverage and accessibility of mobile networks within internationally established frameworks.

The workshop aims to promote a constructive dialogue and consultation with stakeholders before a decision. Their reactions and comments are crucial and considered in a new compensation model. It represents a significant step in formulating future mobile management and connections in Aruba.