NewsGrabber

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NewsGrabber is a Dutch Usenet provider from Amsterdam with an unusual pricing model: all plans are unlimited downloads, differentiated only by maximum download speed — from 10 Mbps to 120 Mbps. 550-day retention, 99%+ completion, up to 50 connections, 100,000+ newsgroups, SSL. No free trial.

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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

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

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

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

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Prepaid

Flat 10 Mbit

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$4.72monthly

$ 56.70 total, Duration: 12 months

Speed: 10 Mbit/s

Data: Unlimited Data

Connections: 20

Protection: binding plan

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Flat 10 Mbit

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$5.32monthly

$ 31.89 total, Duration: 6 months

Speed: 10 Mbit/s

Data: Unlimited Data

Connections: 20

Protection: binding plan

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Prepaid

Flat 10 Mbit

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$5.61monthly

$ 16.83 total, Duration: 3 months

Speed: 10 Mbit/s

Data: Unlimited Data

Connections: 20

Protection: binding plan

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Prepaid

Flat 10 Mbit

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$5.91monthly

Speed: 10 Mbit/s

Data: Unlimited Data

Connections: 20

Protection: binding plan

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Prepaid

Flat 30 Mbit

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$6.14monthly

$ 73.71 total, Duration: 12 months

Speed: 30 Mbit/s

Data: Unlimited Data

Connections: 25

Protection: binding plan

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Prepaid

Flat 60 Mbit

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$6.61monthly

$ 79.38 total, Duration: 12 months

Speed: 60 Mbit/s

Data: Unlimited Data

Connections: 30

Protection: binding plan

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Prepaid

Flat 30 Mbit

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$6.91monthly

$ 41.46 total, Duration: 6 months

Speed: 30 Mbit/s

Data: Unlimited Data

Connections: 25

Protection: binding plan

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Prepaid

Flat 30 Mbit

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$7.30monthly

$ 21.91 total, Duration: 3 months

Speed: 30 Mbit/s

Data: Unlimited Data

Connections: 25

Protection: binding plan

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Prepaid

Flat 60 Mbit

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$7.44monthly

$ 44.65 total, Duration: 6 months

Speed: 60 Mbit/s

Data: Unlimited Data

Connections: 30

Protection: binding plan

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Prepaid

Flat 30 Mbit

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$7.68monthly

Speed: 30 Mbit/s

Data: Unlimited Data

Connections: 25

Protection: binding plan

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Prepaid

Flat 60 Mbit

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$7.85monthly

$ 23.56 total, Duration: 3 months

Speed: 60 Mbit/s

Data: Unlimited Data

Connections: 30

Protection: binding plan

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Prepaid

Flat 60 Mbit

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$8.27monthly

Speed: 60 Mbit/s

Data: Unlimited Data

Connections: 30

Protection: binding plan

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Prepaid

Flat 120 Mbit

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$8.50monthly

$ 102.06 total, Duration: 12 months

Speed: 120 Mbit/s

Data: Unlimited Data

Connections: 35

Protection: binding plan

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Prepaid

Flat 120 Mbit

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$9.57monthly

$ 57.41 total, Duration: 6 months

Speed: 120 Mbit/s

Data: Unlimited Data

Connections: 35

Protection: binding plan

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Prepaid

Flat 120 Mbit

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$10.10monthly

$ 30.30 total, Duration: 3 months

Speed: 120 Mbit/s

Data: Unlimited Data

Connections: 35

Protection: binding plan

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Prepaid

Flat 120 Mbit

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$10.63monthly

Speed: 120 Mbit/s

Data: Unlimited Data

Connections: 35

Protection: binding plan

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Prepaid

Flat 200 Mbit

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$11.34monthly

$ 136.07 total, Duration: 12 months

Speed: 200 Mbit/s

Data: Unlimited Data

Connections: 40

Protection: binding plan

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Prepaid

Flat 200 Mbit

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$12.76monthly

$ 76.54 total, Duration: 6 months

Speed: 200 Mbit/s

Data: Unlimited Data

Connections: 40

Protection: binding plan

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Prepaid

Flat 200 Mbit

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$13.47monthly

$ 40.40 total, Duration: 3 months

Speed: 200 Mbit/s

Data: Unlimited Data

Connections: 40

Protection: binding plan

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Prepaid

Flat Unlimited

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$14.17monthly

$ 170.09 total, Duration: 12 months

Speed: Unlimited

Data: Unlimited Data

Connections: 45

Protection: binding plan

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Prepaid

Flat 200 Mbit

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$14.17monthly

Speed: 200 Mbit/s

Data: Unlimited Data

Connections: 40

Protection: binding plan

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Prepaid

Flat Unlimited

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$15.95monthly

$ 95.68 total, Duration: 6 months

Speed: Unlimited

Data: Unlimited Data

Connections: 45

Protection: binding plan

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Prepaid

Flat Unlimited

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$16.83monthly

$ 50.50 total, Duration: 3 months

Speed: Unlimited

Data: Unlimited Data

Connections: 45

Protection: binding plan

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Prepaid

Flat Unlimited

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$17.72monthly

Speed: Unlimited

Data: Unlimited Data

Connections: 45

Protection: binding plan

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All About NewsGrabber

NewsGrabber is an Amsterdam-based Usenet provider with a distinctive approach: all plans offer unlimited downloads, differentiated only by maximum download speed. Four speed tiers available:

10 Mbps | €6.00 | 10 Mbps
30 Mbps | €6.75 | 30 Mbps
60 Mbps | €7.50 | 60 Mbps
120 Mbps | €10.50 | 120 Mbps

All plans include unlimited downloads, up to 50 SSL connections, and access to 100,000+ newsgroups.

Infrastructure

Direct multi-peering connections via AMS-IX, NL-IX, and DE-CIX over multiple 10 Gigabit Ethernet links — delivering low latency for European users, especially in Germany and Benelux.

Binary retention: 550 days. Completion: 99%+. Header retention: 365 days (articles accessible beyond that with direct Message-ID/NZB). Payment: PayPal, credit card. No trial, no money-back guarantee.

Who is newsgrabber for?

newsgrabber 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 NewsGrabber offer?

Four speed-tiered unlimited plans: 10 Mbps (€6.00/mo), 30 Mbps (€6.75/mo), 60 Mbps (€7.50/mo), 120 Mbps (€10.50/mo). All include unlimited downloads.

What is NewsGrabber's retention?

550 days of binary retention with 99%+ completion.

Is there a free trial at NewsGrabber?

No. NewsGrabber offers no free trial and no money-back guarantee.