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
Trustpilot Ratings
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Trustpilot
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 offers two volume-capped monthly plans, up to 3,000 days retention, and a genuine 30-day money-back guarantee — an uncommon offering in the Usenet market.
Plans
Standard – $9.95/month: 250 GB/month, 50 connections, SSL, all servers, no throttling, over 3,000 days retention. Pro – $17.95/month: 500 GB/month, all Standard features.
No unlimited plan. No block accounts.
Infrastructure
Three server locations: New York City (nyc.binaryboy.com), Phoenix (phx.binaryboy.com), Amsterdam (ams.binaryboy.com). Up to 3,000 days retention. 50 connections. No throttling. SSL included. Payments: PayPal, credit card.
30-Day Money-Back Guarantee
New subscribers can cancel within 30 days for a full refund — a genuine risk-free trial period without a separate short test account.
Who is binaryboy for?
binaryboy 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
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.