Gebruikhet
Gebruikhet is a Dutch Usenet provider with eight speed-tiered flat-rate plans (6 Mbps to 200 Mbps) and block accounts (15 GB to 1 TB). over 1,100 days retention, 150,000 newsgroups, up to 20 connections, 1024-bit SSL, European servers, 99%+ completion. Support in English and Dutch. PayPal, iDEAL, 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
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
EU
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
Notice & Takedown
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, iDeal
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
3+ 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
Flat 6 Mbit
Speed: 6 Mbit/s
Data: Unlimited Data
Connections: 4
Protection: binding plan
Flat 6 Mbit
Speed
6 Mbit/s
Data
Unlimited Data
Connections
4
Protection
binding plan
monthly
Flat 8 Mbit
Speed: 8 Mbit/s
Data: Unlimited Data
Connections: 6
Protection: binding plan
Flat 8 Mbit
Speed
8 Mbit/s
Data
Unlimited Data
Connections
6
Protection
binding plan
monthly
Flat 10 Mbit
Speed: 10 Mbit/s
Data: Unlimited Data
Connections: 8
Protection: binding plan
Flat 10 Mbit
Speed
10 Mbit/s
Data
Unlimited Data
Connections
8
Protection
binding plan
monthly
Flat 15 Mbit
Speed: 15 Mbit/s
Data: Unlimited Data
Connections: 10
Protection: binding plan
Flat 15 Mbit
Speed
15 Mbit/s
Data
Unlimited Data
Connections
10
Protection
binding plan
monthly
Flat 20 Mbit
Speed: 20 Mbit/s
Data: Unlimited Data
Connections: 12
Protection: binding plan
Flat 20 Mbit
Speed
20 Mbit/s
Data
Unlimited Data
Connections
12
Protection
binding plan
monthly
Flat 60 Mbit
Speed: 60 Mbit/s
Data: Unlimited Data
Connections: 16
Protection: binding plan
Flat 60 Mbit
Speed
60 Mbit/s
Data
Unlimited Data
Connections
16
Protection
binding plan
monthly
Flat 120 Mbit
Speed: 120 Mbit/s
Data: Unlimited Data
Connections: 20
Protection: binding plan
Flat 120 Mbit
Speed
120 Mbit/s
Data
Unlimited Data
Connections
20
Protection
binding plan
monthly
Flat 200 Mbit
Speed: 200 Mbit/s
Data: Unlimited Data
Connections: 20
Protection: binding plan
Flat 200 Mbit
Speed
200 Mbit/s
Data
Unlimited Data
Connections
20
Protection
binding plan
monthly
All About Gebruikhet
Gebruikhet is a Dutch Usenet service with an extensive plan portfolio: eight speed-tiered flat-rate plans plus multiple block accounts, serving both regular and occasional users.
Plans
Eight flat-rate plans with unlimited downloads, differentiated by speed (6–200 Mbps) and connections (4–20 SSL). Block accounts from 15 GB (€5.00) to 1 TB (€110.00).
Key Stats
150,000 newsgroups — above average. Retention: over 1,100 days. Completion: 99%+. European servers. 1024-bit SSL. Support: email, Dutch and English, 3–5 business days. Payments: PayPal, iDEAL, Paysafecard, credit card.
Who is gebruikhet for?
gebruikhet 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 many newsgroups does Gebruikhet offer?
150,000 newsgroups — above average for most Usenet providers.
What plans does Gebruikhet offer?
Eight speed-tiered flat-rate plans (6–200 Mbps, ~€8–25/month) plus block accounts from 15 GB (€5) to 1 TB (€110).
What is Gebruikhet's retention?
over 1,100 days of binary retention with 99%+ completion.