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Zenitel Appoints C3 as a Center of Excellence for the Americas


Zenitel, the leading provider of Intelligent Communications solutions, has named C3 (Critical Communication Caribbean) as its new Center of Excellence (CoE) for safety and security market in the Americas region.

C3, with offices in Bogota, Bonaire, Curaçao, Aruba and St Martin, is a market leader in audio and data communications.


C3 turns to ATDI to validate their mission-critical networks


Leading Caribbean critical communication provider Critical Communication Caribbean B.V. (C3) turns to ATDI to validate their mission-critical networks.
With government and public safety agencies under pressure to support growing demands for connectivity and network capacity, critical comms providers must leverage network performance improvements across their existing networks.

C3 purchased flagship RF planning software,


We made changes to our General Terms and Conditions


We would like to inform you that we made some changes to our General Terms and Conditions as of December 1st, 2021. Would you like to view or download it? You can do that via the link below. The most important changes to the General Terms and Conditions are:

C3 sponsors Curacao Cycling Events for multiple events


On November 14th, C3 sponsored Curacao Cycling Events on Curacao. The event is from a foundation that was established in 2019, with the aim of preserving and promoting cycling and mountain biking competitions on Curacao. In total, there were two different events that took place. The Coral Estate Classic on November 7th and The Curaçao Duo Xtreme on November 14th.


C3: 90 years of critical communication in the Caribbean


On June 8th, Critical Communication Caribbean celebrates a remarkable milestone. Exactly 90 years ago on that date, the company was established on the then still existing Netherlands Antilles. A lot has changed over the course of those 90 years, but C3’s goal has always remained the same: providing reliable means of communication in every situation.


EHBO Curaçao – critical communications in times of corona


Edsel Pieternella is the Chairperson of EHBO on Curaçao. He has been a volunteer for 40 years and his job is to oversee the general operations of the organization and provide guidance to the volunteers.

EHBO was founded on February 3rd, 1954 by a group of brave citizens who aimed to serve the local community during events or emergencies.


Our new Industry Solutions are live


WILLEMSTAD – The new Industry Solution section on the website of C3 – Critical Communication Caribbean has been renewed. The update ensures a smoother user experience while browsing through the catalog with different industries and solution categories that C3 offers.

The new Industry Solution section of the website displays various industries that were not displayed on the previous version of the section.


C3 obtains ISO 27001 certificate for information security


WILLEMSTAD – C3, which among other things is the supplier of radio communications to the police, fire brigade and ambulance, is now ISO 27001:2017 certified. Last Thursday, C3 director Bert Schreuders received the certificate from Zita Jesus-Leito, the Minister of Traffic, Transportation and Urban Planning. The certification means that C3 complies with strict international requirements for information security.


Newfound partnership increases safety of cash transport & distribution


WILLEMSTAD – Critical Communication Caribbean (C3) and Mactwin Security International recently became partners in selling and servicing cash security solutions in the Caribbean and the north of Latin America. The two companies are leaders in the fields of communication and security solutions. The newfound partnership strives to increase the safety of the transportation and distribution of cash money.


C3 wins International Critical Communications Award 2019


WILLEMSTAD – On Tuesday, June 18th, C3 (Critical Communication Caribbean) was announced as the winner of the International Critical Communications Award 2019 in the category ‘Outstanding Example of After-Sales Support’. C3 received the prestigious award because of its important work during and after hurricanes Irma and Maria on St. Maarten,


ISO-certification C3 confirms quality in critical communication


WILLEMSTAD – On Monday, February 11th, the Minister of Economic Development, Steven Martina, presented the ISO 9001 certificate to the Director of Critical Communication Caribbean (C3). C3, the supplier of radio communication for police, fire brigade, and ambulance, is now officially ISO 9001:2015 certified. The achievement of this certification means that C3 meets the strict international requirements for quality management.


Politie BES zet intelligente datacommunicatie in


voor een veiliger Caribisch Nederland

Het Korps Politie Caribisch Nederland (KPCN) heeft een succesvolle pilot afgerond met de “hosted” turnkey solutions van Motorola. Door de inzet van intelligente datacommunicatie heeft het korps sneller een goed beeld van kritieke situaties en hebben ze de mogelijkheid sneller en efficiënter te handelen tijdens deze kritieke momenten.


Launch C3 Partnership with Iridium


On Tuesday June 19th Critical Communication Caribbean (C3) St. Maarten officially launched its partnership with Iridium; the leading satellite communications supplier.

New year, new office!


WILLEMSTAD: For the past 80 years, C3, formerly known as Zenitel and Radio Holland, offered communication solutions that are of great importance to the public sector. The organization continues to grow and is continuously expanding and improving its services. Not only in Curaçao, but also in Aruba, Sint Maarten, the BES islands and Anguilla,


C3 moved to new Bogota office


The C3 office in Bogota, Colombia, is focusing on the distribution, pre- and post-sales support of Vingtor-Stentofon Intercom and Public Address solutions for Colombia, Panama and Costa Rica.

As a leading provider in Critical Communications over IP, the Vingtor-Stentofon brand is the proven and preferred audio and data communication choice for environments that require the protection of human life,


Zenitel on board Worlds First Discovery Yacht


Scenic Eclipse is the the World’s First Discovery Yacht and the first ocean cruise ship from Scenic

Rohill to Upgrade C3 TETRA Network


The modernisation of the C3 TETRA Network will exist of a replacement of hardware of base stations to the latest generation TETRA carriers, as well as a complete transition to TetraNode Industrial.

C3 signs agreement with Obersi Electronics Bonaire (Dutch)


Op 1 januari 2017 zal Obersi Electronics haar radio netwerk op Bonaire na 31 jaar trouwe dienst overdragen aan C3, dat voorheen bekend was als Zenitel Caribbean.

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