CheapNews

2.4(7 Reviews)

CheapNews is a Dutch Usenet provider (since 2009) with six flat-rate plans (€3.50–€9.75/month) and five block accounts (€2.95–€41.95, no expiry). over 3,000 days retention, 99.99% completion, 135,000 newsgroups, 20 GB free trial (no credit card), up to 48 connections. SEPA, iDEAL, crypto, and 100+ payment methods.

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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

Abavia

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

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

Secure

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, iDeal, SEPA

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

Free Trial

Trustpilot Ratings

Trustpilot is an independent platform where users submit real reviews. This score shows how satisfied users are with a provider.

Trustpilot

2.4

Plans & PricingPlans & Pricing Compared

Block

Block Starter 50 GB

2.4(7)

$3.48one-time

$6.96 / 100 GB

Speed: Unlimited

Data: 50 GB

Connections: 40

Protection: Free Trial

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Flat Basic 20

2.4(7)

$4.13monthly

$ 49.61 total, Duration: 12 months

Speed: 20 Mbit/s

Data: Unlimited Data

Connections: 10

Protection: Free Trial

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Block

Block Small 100 GB

2.4(7)

$5.85one-time

$5.85 / 100 GB

Speed: Unlimited

Data: 100 GB

Connections: 40

Protection: Free Trial

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Flat Basic 20

2.4(7)

$5.61monthly

$ 33.66 total, Duration: 6 months

Speed: 20 Mbit/s

Data: Unlimited Data

Connections: 10

Protection: Free Trial

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Flat Basic 20

2.4(7)

$5.79monthly

$ 17.36 total, Duration: 3 months

Speed: 20 Mbit/s

Data: Unlimited Data

Connections: 10

Protection: Free Trial

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Flat Basic 20

2.4(7)

$5.91monthly

Speed: 20 Mbit/s

Data: Unlimited Data

Connections: 10

Protection: Free Trial

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Flat Premium 60

2.4(7)

$7.38monthly

$ 88.59 total, Duration: 12 months

Speed: 60 Mbit/s

Data: Unlimited Data

Connections: 12

Protection: Free Trial

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Flat Premium 60

2.4(7)

$8.41monthly

$ 50.46 total, Duration: 6 months

Speed: 60 Mbit/s

Data: Unlimited Data

Connections: 12

Protection: Free Trial

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Flat Premium 60

2.4(7)

$8.68monthly

$ 26.05 total, Duration: 3 months

Speed: 60 Mbit/s

Data: Unlimited Data

Connections: 12

Protection: Free Trial

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Flat Premium 60

2.4(7)

$8.86monthly

Speed: 60 Mbit/s

Data: Unlimited Data

Connections: 12

Protection: Free Trial

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Flat Ultimate 120

2.4(7)

$10.04monthly

$ 120.48 total, Duration: 12 months

Speed: 120 Mbit/s

Data: Unlimited Data

Connections: 18

Protection: Free Trial

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Flat Stellar 160

2.4(7)

$10.34monthly

$ 124.03 total, Duration: 12 months

Speed: 160 Mbit/s

Data: Unlimited Data

Connections: 24

Protection: Free Trial

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Flat Legacy 250

2.4(7)

$10.93monthly

$ 131.11 total, Duration: 12 months

Speed: 250 Mbit/s

Data: Unlimited Data

Connections: 40

Protection: Free Trial

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Flat Legend Unlimited

2.4(7)

$11.52monthly

$ 138.20 total, Duration: 12 months

Speed: Unlimited

Data: Unlimited Data

Connections: 48

Protection: Free Trial

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Flat Legacy 250

2.4(7)

$11.52monthly

$ 69.10 total, Duration: 6 months

Speed: 250 Mbit/s

Data: Unlimited Data

Connections: 40

Protection: Free Trial

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Flat Legacy 250

2.4(7)

$11.81monthly

$ 35.44 total, Duration: 3 months

Speed: 250 Mbit/s

Data: Unlimited Data

Connections: 40

Protection: Free Trial

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Flat Legacy 250

2.4(7)

$12.11monthly

Speed: 250 Mbit/s

Data: Unlimited Data

Connections: 40

Protection: Free Trial

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Flat Stellar 160

2.4(7)

$11.78monthly

$ 70.66 total, Duration: 6 months

Speed: 160 Mbit/s

Data: Unlimited Data

Connections: 24

Protection: Free Trial

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Flat Legend Unlimited

2.4(7)

$12.34monthly

$ 74.06 total, Duration: 6 months

Speed: Unlimited

Data: Unlimited Data

Connections: 48

Protection: Free Trial

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Flat Ultimate 120

2.4(7)

$11.78monthly

$ 70.66 total, Duration: 6 months

Speed: 120 Mbit/s

Data: Unlimited Data

Connections: 18

Protection: Free Trial

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Flat Stellar 160

2.4(7)

$12.15monthly

$ 36.46 total, Duration: 3 months

Speed: 160 Mbit/s

Data: Unlimited Data

Connections: 24

Protection: Free Trial

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Flat Legend Unlimited

2.4(7)

$12.73monthly

$ 38.20 total, Duration: 3 months

Speed: Unlimited

Data: Unlimited Data

Connections: 48

Protection: Free Trial

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Flat Ultimate 120

2.4(7)

$12.15monthly

$ 36.46 total, Duration: 3 months

Speed: 120 Mbit/s

Data: Unlimited Data

Connections: 18

Protection: Free Trial

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Flat Stellar 160

2.4(7)

$12.40monthly

Speed: 160 Mbit/s

Data: Unlimited Data

Connections: 24

Protection: Free Trial

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Flat Legend Unlimited

2.4(7)

$12.99monthly

Speed: Unlimited

Data: Unlimited Data

Connections: 48

Protection: Free Trial

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Flat Ultimate 120

2.4(7)

$12.40monthly

Speed: 120 Mbit/s

Data: Unlimited Data

Connections: 18

Protection: Free Trial

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Block

Block Mid 500 GB

2.4(7)

$17.66one-time

$3.53 / 100 GB

Speed: Unlimited

Data: 500 GB

Connections: 40

Protection: Free Trial

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Block

Block Large 1000 GB

2.4(7)

$29.47one-time

$2.95 / 100 GB

Speed: Unlimited

Data: 1000 GB

Connections: 40

Protection: Free Trial

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Block

Block Pro 2000 GB

2.4(7)

$49.55one-time

$2.48 / 100 GB

Speed: Unlimited

Data: 2000 GB

Connections: 40

Protection: Free Trial

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All About CheapNews

CheapNews has operated from the Netherlands since 2009, offering six speed-tiered flat-rate plans and five no-expiry block accounts — plus a 20 GB free trial with no credit card required.

Flat-Rate Plans

Six unlimited-download plans:

Basic 20: €3.50/month (20 Mbps, 10 connections)
Premium 60: €6.25/month (60 Mbps, 12 connections)
Ultimate 120: €8.50/month (120 Mbps, 18 connections)
Stellar 160: €8.75/month (160 Mbps, 24 connections)
Legacy 250: €9.25/month (250 Mbps, 40 connections)
Unlimited: €9.75/month (unlimited speed, 48 connections)

Block Accounts (No Expiry)

Five one-time-purchase plans: 50 GB (€2.95) → 2 TB (€41.95). All with unlimited speed and 40 SSL connections. No expiry.

Infrastructure

Retention: over 3,000 days. Completion: 99.99%. Newsgroups: 135,000. Free trial: 20 GB, no credit card, 7 days. Payments: 100+ methods including SEPA, iDEAL, credit card, Giropay, Bitcoin.

Who is cheapnews for?

cheapnews 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 CheapNews offer?

Six flat-rate plans (€3.50–€9.75/month) and five block accounts (€2.95–€41.95, no expiry).

Is there a free trial at CheapNews?

Yes. 20 GB free with no credit card required — 7-day limit with 40 SSL connections.

What is CheapNews's retention?

over 3,000 days of binary and text retention with 99.99% completion.