Blocknews

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BlockNews is a pure block account provider — no subscription, no rebilling, no expiry. Nine packages from 5 GB ($1.99) to 3,072 GB ($99.99). Up to 200 simultaneous connections, 7 global server locations (US, Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia, South America), SSL. Credit card, PayPal, crypto. Also operates UsenetNow and Frugal Usenet.

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Backbone

A Usenet backbone forms the physical "backbone" of the Usenet infrastructure, on which the actual newsgroups and files (binaries) are stored.

Backbone

NetNews

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, CreditCard, Crypto

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

Block

Block 5 GB

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$1.99one-time

$39.80 / 100 GB

Speed: Unlimited

Data: 5 GB

Connections: 50

Protection: binding plan

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Block

Block 25 GB

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$3.39one-time

$13.56 / 100 GB

Speed: Unlimited

Data: 25 GB

Connections: 50

Protection: binding plan

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Block

Block 100 GB

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$8.99one-time

$8.99 / 100 GB

Speed: Unlimited

Data: 100 GB

Connections: 50

Protection: binding plan

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Block

Block 500 GB

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$24.99one-time

$5.00 / 100 GB

Speed: Unlimited

Data: 500 GB

Connections: 50

Protection: binding plan

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Block

Block 1024 GB

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$39.99one-time

$3.91 / 100 GB

Speed: Unlimited

Data: 1024 GB

Connections: 50

Protection: binding plan

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Block

Block 3072 GB

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$99.99one-time

$3.25 / 100 GB

Speed: Unlimited

Data: 3072 GB

Connections: 50

Protection: binding plan

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All About Blocknews

BlockNews offers a single model: one-time data block purchases with no subscription, no auto-renewal, and no expiration date. Nine packages from 5 GB ($1.99) to 3,072 GB ($99.99).

Key Differentiators

200 simultaneous connections — among the highest in the Usenet market, enabling full utilization of high-speed fiber connections.

7 global server locations: two US, one Europe, plus Africa, Asia, Australia, and South America — unusually broad coverage for a Usenet provider.

No expiry, no rebilling: purchased data stays available until consumed. SSL included. Payments: credit card, PayPal, multiple cryptocurrencies. Also operates UsenetNow and Frugal Usenet.

Who is blocknews for?

blocknews 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 packages does BlockNews offer?

Nine block accounts from 5 GB ($1.99) to 3,072 GB ($99.99). No expiry, no rebilling.

How many connections does BlockNews offer?

Up to 200 simultaneous connections — one of the highest in the Usenet market.

Where are BlockNews servers located?

Seven global locations: two in the US, and one each in Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia, and South America.