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S3 Object Storage

S3 object storage hosting - Sovereign cloud storage solution from Germany

Our S3 object storage offers you a highly available and scalable storage solution for large volumes of data - with genuine digital sovereignty and multi-level security. Unlike US cloud providers, your data is subject exclusively to German and European law, without the risks of the US CLOUD Act.

Available in five European locations: Frankfurt, Amsterdam, London, Poznań and Copenhagen - you decide where your data is stored. Full S3 API compatibility enables seamless integration with existing workflows and tools such as Veeam, Duplicati, Nextcloud, BorgBackup and Rclone.

Whether for automated backups, long-term archiving, media files or business-critical application data - with our S3-compatible object storage, you benefit from maximum flexibility and GDPR-compliant data storage within the cloud infrastructure operated by NetCell-IT.

Multi-level encryption protects your data during transmission and at rest. In addition, Object Lock reliably protects your backups against ransomware and accidental deletion. Geographical redundancy ensures high availability and business continuity - even in an emergency.

Unlike many providers, we have no minimum storage periods and no hidden additional costs. You only pay for the storage you actually use. Choose between fixed storage packages at the best price or flexible peak billing - tailored precisely to your needs.

S3 Object Storage

Predictable costs with fixed storage packages.
Features
  • Storage space:1 TB - 100 TB
  • Object Lock (WORM protection):Optional
  • Regions: 5 EU data centers
  • Bandwidth:Unlimited, free of charge
  • S3-compatible:Compatible with AWS S3 API
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PRICING
from 8,93 €
Month (per TB)
incl. VAT
(monthly billing)

S3 object memory (metered)

Maximum flexibility with usage-based billing.
Features
  • Storage space:∞
  • Object Lock (WORM protection):Optional
  • Regions:5 EU data centers
  • Bandwidth:Unlimited, free of charge
  • S3-compatible:Compatible with AWS S3 API
  • 1 TB > 10 TB:0.00790 EUR/GB
  • 10 TB > 20 TB:0.00750 EUR/GB
  • 20 TB > 50 TB:0.00720 EUR/GB
  • 50 TB > ∞:0.00690 EUR/GB
PRICING
from 8,21 €
Month (per TB)
incl. VAT
(monthly billing)

Why S3 object storage from Europe

Many companies still use US cloud providers without being aware of the legal risks. The US CLOUD Act allows US authorities to access data managed by American companies - regardless of where it is stored. This is in direct conflict with the GDPR and can lead to fines of up to 4% of global annual turnover.

Our S3 object storage, on the other hand, offers genuine digital sovereignty:

  • German jurisdiction - Your data is subject exclusively to German and EU law
  • No US CLOUD Act risk - NetCell-IT is a German company with no US dependencies
  • Unlimited scalability without hardware investments
  • S3 API standard for maximum tool compatibility (Veeam, Duplicati, Nextcloud and many more)
  • High availability through automatic redundancy on own infrastructure
  • Transparent prices - Fixed packages or flexible billing, no hidden costs
  • GDPR compliance by design - Data protection is standard for us, not an additional option

Your data remains in Germany, under German control and grows flexibly with your needs - without any legal gray areas.

Use cases

Backup & Disaster Recovery

  • Veeam Backup & Replication
  • Duplicati, Borg Backup
  • Automated backups
  • Long-term archiving

Media hosting

  • Images, videos, audio files
  • Content delivery
  • Scalable for growing projects
  • Nextcloud integration

Data archiving

  • Compliance & long-term storage
  • Unchangeable data (object lock)
  • Secure storage
  • GDPR-compliant

Application data

  • Cloud-native applications
  • Nextcloud, ownCloud
  • Developer tools & CI/CD
  • S3 API for all tools

Start now with superior S3 object storage from Germany

Choose between fixed packages at the best price or flexible peak billing. Benefit from GDPR-compliant, highly available cloud storage without US CLOUD Act risks. If you have any questions, we will be happy to advise you personally.

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Technology & S3 compatibility

Is the object storage compatible with AWS S3?

Yes, the S3 API provided is compatible with AWS S3, so that common tools and applications such as Veeam, Rclone, Duplicati, Nextcloud or your own applications can be used without any problems.

How is access to the S3 storage controlled?

Access is via API access data (access key / secret key). Authorizations can be assigned granularly, similar to IAM concepts in AWS S3, in order to control access to buckets and objects in a targeted manner.

Which applications and tools are supported?

All applications with S3 API support can be connected, including backup software, archiving solutions, developer SDKs and tools such as Veeam, Borg, Duplicati, Rclone and Nextcloud.

Is there a maximum memory size?

With the metered tariff, the storage can be scaled without a fixed upper limit. To protect against misuse, initial usage limits apply, which can be adjusted or removed at any time after verification.

How is the metered tariff billed?

Billing is based on peak usage, i.e. the highest storage level used within a billing month. Billing takes place monthly in arrears.

Are there minimum terms?

There is no minimum contract period. However, if object lock retention is activated, stored data can only be deleted after the selected retention period has expired.

What is Object Lock (WORM protection)?

Object Lock protects stored data against deletion or modification for a defined period of time (Write-Once-Read-Many). The function is optional and must be activated when creating a bucket.

Are there additional costs due to Object Lock?

Object Lock itself is available free of charge. However, the activated retention period means that additional data can be stored, as objects cannot be deleted during retention. Only the storage space actually used is billed.

Where is the data stored?

The data is stored in European data centers. Processing is GDPR-compliant and not subject to the US CLOUD Act.

Is S3 storage suitable for backups and archiving?

Yes, S3 object storage is ideal for backups, long-term archiving, media content, business-critical data and disaster recovery scenarios.

Usage limits & security

Are there usage limits for S3 Object Storage?

Yes, initial usage limits apply to new customers to protect against misuse and unforeseeable costs.

Why are there these limits?

The limits serve the security of all customers and prevent unintentional or improper use, especially for newly created accounts.

What happens when a usage limit is reached?

If the stored usage limit is exceeded, access to the storage can be temporarily restricted. Once the limit has been released or adjusted, the service is available again without restriction.

Can usage limits be adjusted?

Yes, usage limits can be increased or completely removed at any time by our support team or after successful verification.

Do usage limits apply permanently?

No. Higher or unlimited usage limits can be set up for verified private customers and business customers.

Are there additional costs due to a usage limit?

No. Usage limits are for security purposes only and have no influence on the contractually agreed prices.

How is billing based on usage billed?

With fixed storage packages, the booked storage quota is fully available to you. It is not possible to exceed the booked package.

Are there any restrictions on fixed storage packages?

In the case of usage-based billing (metered/peak), billing takes place monthly in arrears on the basis of the highest storage level used in the respective billing period.

Note

If you have any questions about usage limits, billing or individual requirements, please contact our support team at any time.

NetCell IT

  • Own infrastructure in Germany
    Hosting on company-owned hardware – GDPR-compliant, reliable, and transparent.

  • Predictable performance
    Dedicated resources without neighbors – ideal for stable and performance-critical applications.

  • 24/7 availability
    Personal support from experienced technicians – available 24/7.

  • Scalable and future-proof
    Cloud solutions that grow with your business – flexibly expandable without downtime.