HitNews
HitNews is a Usenet provider with seven speed tiers from 2.5 Mbps to 120 Mbps (€2.95–€9.95/month) plus a unique nighttime account (full speed at night, €4.75/month). Over 2,100 days retention, 99.9% completion, up to 50 connections, 85,000 newsgroups, 3-day free trial. iDEAL, Bitcoin, PayPal, 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
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, 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
not available
Trustpilot Ratings
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Trustpilot
Plans & PricingPlans & Pricing Compared
Power Plan
$ 59.06 total, Duration: 12 months
Speed: Unlimited
Data: Unlimited Data
Connections: 100
Protection: binding plan
Power Plan
Speed
Unlimited
Data
Unlimited Data
Connections
100
Protection
binding plan
monthly
$59.06 total
Duration: 12 months
Power Plan
$ 30.71 total, Duration: 6 months
Speed: Unlimited
Data: Unlimited Data
Connections: 100
Protection: binding plan
Power Plan
Speed
Unlimited
Data
Unlimited Data
Connections
100
Protection
binding plan
monthly
$30.71 total
Duration: 6 months
Power Plan
$ 16.54 total, Duration: 3 months
Speed: Unlimited
Data: Unlimited Data
Connections: 100
Protection: binding plan
Power Plan
Speed
Unlimited
Data
Unlimited Data
Connections
100
Protection
binding plan
monthly
$16.54 total
Duration: 3 months
Power Plan
Speed: Unlimited
Data: Unlimited Data
Connections: 100
Protection: binding plan
Power Plan
Speed
Unlimited
Data
Unlimited Data
Connections
100
Protection
binding plan
monthly
Family Plan
$ 92.13 total, Duration: 12 months
Speed: Unlimited
Data: Unlimited Data
Connections: 100
Protection: binding plan
Family Plan
Speed
Unlimited
Data
Unlimited Data
Connections
100
Protection
binding plan
monthly
$92.13 total
Duration: 12 months
Family Plan
$ 47.25 total, Duration: 6 months
Speed: Unlimited
Data: Unlimited Data
Connections: 100
Protection: binding plan
Family Plan
Speed
Unlimited
Data
Unlimited Data
Connections
100
Protection
binding plan
monthly
$47.25 total
Duration: 6 months
Family Plan
$ 24.81 total, Duration: 3 months
Speed: Unlimited
Data: Unlimited Data
Connections: 100
Protection: binding plan
Family Plan
Speed
Unlimited
Data
Unlimited Data
Connections
100
Protection
binding plan
monthly
$24.81 total
Duration: 3 months
Block 500 GB
$1.77 / 100 GB
Speed: Unlimited
Data: 500 GB
Connections: 100
Protection: binding plan
Block 500 GB
Speed
Unlimited
Data
500 GB
Connections
100
Protection
binding plan
Family Plan
Speed: Unlimited
Data: Unlimited Data
Connections: 100
Protection: binding plan
Family Plan
Speed
Unlimited
Data
Unlimited Data
Connections
100
Protection
binding plan
monthly
Block 1000 GB
$1.48 / 100 GB
Speed: Unlimited
Data: 1000 GB
Connections: 100
Protection: binding plan
Block 1000 GB
Speed
Unlimited
Data
1000 GB
Connections
100
Protection
binding plan
Block 2000 GB
$1.33 / 100 GB
Speed: Unlimited
Data: 2000 GB
Connections: 100
Protection: binding plan
Block 2000 GB
Speed
Unlimited
Data
2000 GB
Connections
100
Protection
binding plan
Block 5000 GB
$1.12 / 100 GB
Speed: Unlimited
Data: 5000 GB
Connections: 100
Protection: binding plan
Block 5000 GB
Speed
Unlimited
Data
5000 GB
Connections
100
Protection
binding plan
All About HitNews
HitNews is a Usenet provider that structures its plans consistently around maximum download speed, offering one of the most flexible pricing models in the market: with seven distinct speed tiers and a unique nighttime account, nearly every type of user — from occasional downloader to power user — can find a plan that fits.
Seven Speed Tiers
HitNews offers seven monthly plans that differ only by maximum download speed and number of simultaneous connections. All plans include unlimited downloads:
- Plan 1 | 2.5 Mbps | 2 | €2.95
- Plan 2 | 5 Mbps | 5 | ~€3.50
- Plan 3 | 15 Mbps | 10 | ~€5.00
- Plan 4 | 30 Mbps | 15 | ~€6.50
- Plan 5 | 60 Mbps | 20 | ~€7.50
- Plan 6 | 100 Mbps | 25 | ~€8.50
- Plan 7 | 120 Mbps | 30 | €9.95
All plans include:
- Unlimited downloads with no data cap
- Access to all 85,000 newsgroups
- SSL-secured connections (ports 763, 995 on ssl.hitnews.eu)
- Standard NNTP connections (port 119 on news.hitnews.eu)
- Discounts for longer terms (quarterly, semi-annual, annual)
The annual option, for example, offers the cheapest plan (2.5 Mbps) at ~€26.00/year — under €2.20/month. HitNews is thus one of the few providers where users with very modest connections or low download needs can get realistic Usenet access for under €3/month.
The Nighttime Account: 1,000 Mbps for Night Downloaders
Alongside the seven standard plans, HitNews offers a special nighttime account for €4.75/month:
- Full speed: up to 1,000 Mbps
- Active hours: weekday early mornings and weekend mornings (CET time zone)
- Outside nighttime hours: speed throttled to 1 Mbps
The nighttime account combines the low price of a budget plan with the performance of the fastest standard plan — provided the user can shift downloads into the defined nighttime windows. For users with automated download tools (SABnzbd, NZBGet, Sonarr, Radarr) that support scheduled overnight downloads, this offers excellent value for money.
3-Day Free Trial
HitNews offers a 3-day free trial via a dedicated trial server (free.hitnews.eu). This gives prospective users the chance to test connection speed, completion, and server quality in their own environment before committing to a subscription.
Currently running promotion: 50% off the first billing period after the trial — an added incentive to subscribe right after testing.
Technical Infrastructure
- Retention: over 2,100 days — around 5.7 years of stored binary content
- Completion: 99.9%
- Newsgroups: 85,000
- Server addresses:
- SSL: ssl.hitnews.eu (ports 763, 995)
- Standard: news.hitnews.eu (port 119)
- Trial: free.hitnews.eu
- Upload: upload.hitnews.eu
The 2,100-day retention is solid — more than sufficient for current and mid-term archived content, but below the peak figures of tier-1 providers (5,000–7,000+ days).
Payment and Support
Accepted payment methods:
- iDEAL (for Dutch users)
- Bitcoin (for anonymous payments)
- PayPal
- Credit card (Visa, Mastercard)
- Bank transfer
The variety of payment methods — from anonymous Bitcoin payment to the Dutch iDEAL option — is a clear advantage over providers accepting only credit cards.
Support is reachable via email at support@support.hitnews.eu.
Who is HitNews for?
- Users with slower connections (ADSL) seeking functional Usenet access for €2.95/month
- Night downloaders who want to use the nighttime account (€4.75) with its 1,000 Mbps peak
- Budget-conscious users who want to pick exactly the right speed tier from seven options
- Occasional downloaders with low volume and low speed needs
Frequently Asked Questions
How many plans does HitNews offer?
HitNews offers seven speed tiers from 2.5 Mbps (€2.95/month) to 120 Mbps (€9.95/month), plus a nighttime account (1,000 Mbps at night, €4.75/month).
What is the nighttime account at HitNews?
The nighttime account (€4.75/month) offers full download speed of up to 1,000 Mbps during early weekday mornings and weekend mornings (CET). Outside those hours, speed is limited to 1 Mbps.
What is HitNews's retention?
Around 2,100 days of binary retention with 99.9% completion.
Is there a trial at HitNews?
Yes. HitNews offers a 3-day free trial via a dedicated trial server (free.hitnews.eu).
What payment methods does HitNews accept?
iDEAL, Bitcoin, PayPal, credit card (Visa, Mastercard), and bank transfer.