The European Commission claims that basic broadband is now available to everyone in Europe.
The Commission said the 100 percent coverage milestone has been made possible as a result of the availability of satellite broadband in all 28 member states. This means, in theory, that everyone can achieve a connection of at least 2Mbps, but given the relatively high costs of satellite broadband, it may not be affordable for everyone.
According to the Commission, 30 million people across Europe do not have access to fixed or mobile broadband networks because they live in rural or isolated areas. But it says these people can now get internet access via satellite in their respective countries.
To help European residents find out what satellite broadband options are available to them the Commission has launched a new website that allows people to find services they can use to get online.
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