[Satellite TODAY 03-08-13] SES will launch a new broadband Internet service for small communities in Germany next month. SES Broadband Services will provide connectivity for rural towns with limited or no broadband coverage via ADSL or cable networks.

   The company plans to use a single satellite antenna in each town and a connected Wi-Fi network to serve local households through conventional Wi-Fi modems. According to SES downloads speeds go up to 10Mbitps.

   The company will offer the communities a complete solution that includes installation, maintenance and operation. Luxembourg Online will handle all consumer-related services. The investment amounts to approximately 20,000 euros, which can be subsidized by state funds dedicated to close the broadband gaps in Germany’s rural areas.