Binary Boy
BinaryBoy is a US Usenet provider with two straightforward plans: Standard ($9.95/month, 250 GB) and Pro ($17.95/month, 500 GB). Up to 3,000 days retention, 50 connections, multiple server locations (NYC, Phoenix, Amsterdam), no throttling. 30-day money-back guarantee for new subscribers. PayPal and credit card.
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
UsenetExpress
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
PayPal
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
12+ 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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Plans & PricingPlans & Pricing Compared
Standard
Speed: Unlimited
Data: 50 GB
Connections: 10
Protection: binding plan
Standard
Speed
Unlimited
Data
50 GB
Connections
10
Protection
binding plan
monthly
Pro
Speed: Unlimited
Data: 150 GB
Connections: 10
Protection: binding plan
Pro
Speed
Unlimited
Data
150 GB
Connections
10
Protection
binding plan
monthly
All About Binary Boy
BinaryBoy is a US Usenet service with a simple plan model: two options, both with a monthly data-capped allowance, up to 3,000 days retention, and an unusual 30-day money-back guarantee for new subscribers. The service targets users who need a manageable monthly data volume and value a reliable return option.
Two Plans – Standard and Pro
BinaryBoy offers two subscription options:
Standard – $9.95/month
- 250 GB monthly download allowance
- Up to 50 simultaneous connections
- Access to all server locations (NYC, Phoenix, Amsterdam)
- No speed throttling
- SSL encryption
- Up to 3,000 days retention
Pro – $17.95/month
- 500 GB monthly download allowance
- All Standard plan features
- Up to 50 simultaneous connections
- No speed throttling
The price difference is linear: double the volume for roughly double the price. For users needing more than 250 GB/month, the Pro plan is the only option — no unlimited plan is available.
Important: BinaryBoy offers neither an unlimited plan nor block accounts for one-time payments. Users with very high or very low monthly download needs may be better served elsewhere.
30-Day Money-Back Guarantee
New BinaryBoy subscribers get a 30-day money-back guarantee — internally branded as a "FREE MONTH" offer: anyone unsatisfied within the first 30 days gets their payment refunded. This guarantee is not a given in the Usenet market. Most providers offer either short (3–7 day) trials or no return option at all.
Server Infrastructure and Retention
BinaryBoy operates servers at three locations:
- New York City (nyc.binaryboy.com)
- Phoenix, Arizona (phx.binaryboy.com)
- Amsterdam, Netherlands (ams.binaryboy.com)
For European users, the Amsterdam server offers an option with shorter latency. The geographic redundancy across two US cities and Amsterdam improves reliability.
Retention is up to 3,000 days (~8.2 years). This is a solid mid-range figure — above the standard of many smaller providers, but below the 4,000 to over 7,000 days of Tier-1 backbone providers like Eweka, Newshosting, or Astraweb. For the vast majority of sought binary content, over 3,000 days is entirely sufficient.
Technical Details
- Retention: up to 3,000 days (~8.2 years)
- Connections: up to 50 simultaneous (both plans)
- Throttling: none — full available bandwidth
- Newsgroups: several tens of thousands
- Encryption: SSL included
- Logging: no known activity logging
50 simultaneous connections are sufficient for fiber connections up to ~200 Mbit/s. For very fast 1 Gbit/s connections, the connection count could become a limiting factor.
The absence of a throttling policy is a positive trait: BinaryBoy doesn't artificially cap download speed — actual speed depends on your own internet connection and server load.
Payment
Accepted payment methods:
- PayPal
- Credit card (Visa, Mastercard, and more)
Cryptocurrencies or other anonymous payment methods are not offered.
Assessment
Strengths:
- 30-day money-back guarantee — unusually generous for the market
- Up to 3,000 days retention
- No speed throttling
- 50 connections on both plans
- Three server locations including Amsterdam for European users
- Clear plan model (only two options)
Limits:
- No unlimited plan — maximum 500 GB/month
- No block accounts for one-time payments
- No crypto payment
- Mid-range pricing ($9.95–$17.95/month)
- Retention below Tier-1 level
Who is BinaryBoy for?
- Users with moderate download needs (up to 250 GB or 500 GB/month) who don't need unlimited
- Users who value a money-back guarantee and want to test a service risk-free
- Users in Europe who want the Amsterdam server for lower latency
- Users who value simplicity — just two plan tiers, a clear price structure
Frequently Asked Questions
What plans does BinaryBoy offer?
Two plans: Standard ($9.95/month, 250 GB) and Pro ($17.95/month, 500 GB). Both include 50 connections, SSL, and up to 3,000 days retention.
Is there a free trial at BinaryBoy?
No free trial, but a 30-day money-back guarantee for new subscribers — full refund if cancelled within 30 days.
What is BinaryBoy's retention?
Up to 3,000 days (~8.2 years) of binary retention.
Does BinaryBoy have a European server?
Yes — Amsterdam (ams.binaryboy.com) in addition to NYC and Phoenix.
Does BinaryBoy offer an unlimited plan?
No. The maximum is 500 GB/month (Pro plan). Other providers are needed for unrestricted Usenet access.