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. The service positions itself firmly in the privacy-conscious segment: no activity logging, anonymous uploads, and dual server infrastructure across the US and EU.
Plans
Single account type, three billing cycles:
- Monthly: $19.99/month
- Quarterly: $56.97 (~$18.99/month)
- Annual: $219.88 (~$18.32/month)
All include unlimited downloads, 50 connections, US+EU server access, and SSL.
Infrastructure
Binary retention: over 3,000 days (growing daily). Two server regions: news-us.anonynews.com and news-eu.anonynews.com — both with identical retention. Multiple NNTP ports (119, 20, 23, 53, 443) and SSL ports (563, 80, 81, 465, 993).
Privacy
No logging of downloads or uploads (except upload data for spam tracking). No formal privacy policy published. Credit card only — no anonymous payment options.
Support: 24/7 via web form. No trial, no refunds, no coupons.
Who is anonynews for?
anonynews is suited to users who value the specific combination of features and pricing offered by the provider. The full plan details and infrastructure breakdown are described in the sections above.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long has AnonyNews been operating?
Since 2002 — over 22 years of continuous operation.
What is AnonyNews's retention?
over 3,000 days of binary retention, growing daily according to the provider.
Does AnonyNews log activity?
No download or upload activity is logged, except upload data retained for spam-tracking purposes.