AnonyNews
AnonyNews is a privacy-focused Usenet provider operating since 2002. One account type, three billing cycles: monthly ($19.99), quarterly ($56.97), or annual ($219.88). over 3,000 days retention (growing), 50 connections, US and EU servers, SSL, no activity logging. No trial available.
Go to Provider →Backbone
A Usenet backbone forms the physical "backbone" of the Usenet infrastructure, on which the actual newsgroups and files (binaries) are stored.
Backbone
Omicron
Server Location
Choose the server location closest to you. Users in the USA get the best speeds when the provider also has servers in the USA. For users in Europe, European servers are recommended.
Server
EU, USA
Jurisdiction and Privacy
Not only technical encryption protects your data, but above all the laws at the provider's location. There are massive differences here:
The US Risk (CLOUD Act & FISA): US companies are legally obligated to grant US authorities access to data. This applies even when servers are located in Europe. Many US providers advertise that they don't store logs. However, in the USA, authorities can force companies to activate surveillance for specific users retroactively – the company's promise is overridden by law.
The Advantage of EU Providers: In these countries, strict data protection laws (GDPR) apply. Government access is subject to high barriers and court orders. There is no automatic "reach-through" by intelligence agencies.
Privacy
Insecure
Abuse Procedure
A DMCA Notice is the formal notification from a rights holder to a platform that content infringes their copyright. Takedown refers to the subsequent action of the platform operator to promptly remove this content to avoid liability. The Notice is the trigger, the Takedown is the result.
Abuse
DMCA
Payment Methods
Whether PayPal, credit card or other options: Especially for international providers, the available payment methods differ. In the comparison, you can filter by this directly.
Payment Methods
CreditCard
Retention Time
Retention indicates how long posts remain available on the servers. Depending on the provider and backbone, this can vary greatly. If you value the longest possible availability, this filter is particularly useful.
Retention
5+ Years
Protection
If you want to try a provider first, plans with a trial period or money-back guarantee are ideal. This reduces the risk and makes getting started easier.
Protection
not available
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Trustpilot
Plans & PricingPlans & Pricing Compared
Unlimited
$ 219.88 total, Duration: 12 months
Speed: Unlimited
Data: Unlimited Data
Connections: 50
Protection: binding plan
Unlimited
Speed
Unlimited
Data
Unlimited Data
Connections
50
Protection
binding plan
monthly
$219.88 total
Duration: 12 months
Unlimited
$ 56.97 total, Duration: 3 months
Speed: Unlimited
Data: Unlimited Data
Connections: 50
Protection: binding plan
Unlimited
Speed
Unlimited
Data
Unlimited Data
Connections
50
Protection
binding plan
monthly
$56.97 total
Duration: 3 months
Unlimited
Speed: Unlimited
Data: Unlimited Data
Connections: 50
Protection: binding plan
Unlimited
Speed
Unlimited
Data
Unlimited Data
Connections
50
Protection
binding plan
monthly
All About AnonyNews
AnonyNews has been running since 2002 — over 22 years of continuous operation, a genuine quality signal in an industry marked by rapid entries and exits. The service positions itself firmly in the privacy-conscious segment: no activity logging, anonymous uploads, and dual server infrastructure across the US and Europe.
One Account – Three Billing Terms
AnonyNews skips a differentiated tariff structure entirely. There is only one account model with identical features across three billing terms:
- Monthly: $19.99/month
- Quarterly: $56.97 (~$18.99/month)
- Annual: $219.88 (~$18.32/month)
All options include:
- Unlimited downloads with no data cap
- 50 simultaneous connections
- Access to both server regions (US and EU)
- SSL encryption
- No activity logging
Pricing sits in the upper-mid range. Compared to Tier-1 providers like Newshosting or Eweka, AnonyNews is more expensive, but offers the proven advantage of over two decades of operation and a strong privacy commitment.
Retention: Over 3,000 Days and Growing
AnonyNews provides binary retention of over 3,000 days — roughly 8.2 years of stored binary content. Notably, the provider explicitly states retention grows daily, suggesting active investment in server infrastructure.
Over 3,000 days of retention is solid and covers the bulk of practically relevant content. Tier-1 providers now offer 5,000 to over 7,000 days, but for typical users seeking content from recent years, over 3,000 days is more than sufficient.
Dual Server Infrastructure: US and Europe
AnonyNews operates two separate server regions:
- US server: news-us.anonynews.com
- EU server: news-eu.anonynews.com
Both systems have identical retention. Users are advised to use the geographically closest server; the other system can serve as a fallback in case of issues. This redundancy improves service reliability.
Supported ports: standard NNTP (119, 20, 23, 53, 443 and more) as well as SSL-secured connections (563, 80, 81, 465, 993). This unusual variety of supported ports is particularly helpful in network environments that block specific ports.
Privacy and Logging
AnonyNews makes clear privacy statements:
- No logging of downloads or uploads — with a single exception: upload data is temporarily stored to identify spammers
- Anonymous uploads: users can post to Usenet anonymously
- High transfer speeds through multiple high-performance systems
It's worth noting critically that AnonyNews, by its own admission, has no formal, publicly documented privacy policy — a gap worth attention for a privacy-focused provider.
Support and Payment
- Support: 24/7 via web form
- Payment methods: credit card only — no PayPal, no cryptocurrencies
- Trial: none. No discounts or coupons are offered either.
Exclusive credit card acceptance is a contradiction for a privacy-conscious service: credit card payments are not anonymous. Users wanting to pay anonymously have no option with AnonyNews.
Assessment: Strengths and Limits
Strengths:
- Over 22 years of operation since 2002
- Over 3,000 days retention (growing)
- Dual infrastructure US + Europe
- 50 connections
- Clear privacy commitment: no activity logging
Limits:
- Upper-range pricing ($19.99/month) for what's offered
- Credit card only — no anonymous payment options
- No trial, no money-back guarantee, no discounts
- No public privacy policy despite privacy positioning
Who is AnonyNews for?
AnonyNews is suited to:
- Users who value long-term loyalty to an established provider running stably since 2002
- Privacy-conscious users who want no download logs
- Users who want to use both server regions (US and EU)
- Users with moderate retention needs, for whom over 3,000 days is sufficient
Frequently Asked Questions
How long has AnonyNews been operating?
AnonyNews has been active since 2002 — over 22 years of operation.
What plans does AnonyNews offer?
There is a single account model with three billing terms: monthly ($19.99), quarterly ($56.97), or annual ($219.88). All options include identical features.
What is AnonyNews's retention?
Over 3,000 days of binary retention, which the provider states grows daily.
Does AnonyNews log download activity?
No. AnonyNews does not log upload or download activity, except upload data retained for spam identification.
Is there a trial at AnonyNews?
No. AnonyNews offers neither a free trial nor discounts or coupons.