[Satellite TODAY 12-22-10] Teleport services provider Vicus Luxlink has leased six transponders of Thor 3 inclined-satellite capacity from Telenor Satellite Broadcasting (TSB) with the option of an additional two transponders, the operator announced Dec. 21.
    Vicus Luxlink will use the capacity to provide Internet connectivity in the Middle East region from the 4 degrees West orbital location at speeds of more than 600 Mbps.
    Vicus Luxlink will support the service from its teleport facility in Germany. The company also will install and manage its own platform at Cyta’s Makarios Teleport in Cyprus.
    Thor 3 is expected to enter commercial service in February.