Newshosting
Newshosting is a US-based Usenet provider with over 20 years of operational history and retention of approximately 14 years – one of the highest figures on the market. Three plans are available: Lite (50 GB), Unlimited, and XL PowerPack, the latter two featuring up to 100 SSL connections. The Unlimited and XL plans include a premium VPN and a free newsreader with search. Completion rate: 99.999%. 30-day money-back guarantee on all plans.
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
Omicron
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
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
Money-Back Guarantee
Trustpilot Ratings
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Trustpilot
Plans & PricingPlans & Pricing Compared
Lite 50 GB
Speed: Unlimited
Data: 50 GB
Connections: 30
Protection: Money-Back Guarantee
Lite 50 GB
Speed
Unlimited
Data
50 GB
Connections
30
Protection
Money-Back Guarantee
monthly
Unlimited Monthly
Speed: Unlimited
Data: Unlimited Data
Connections: 100
Protection: Money-Back Guarantee
Unlimited Monthly
Speed
Unlimited
Data
Unlimited Data
Connections
100
Protection
Money-Back Guarantee
monthly
Unlimited 6 Months
$ 83.70 total, Duration: 6 months
Speed: Unlimited
Data: Unlimited Data
Connections: 100
Protection: Money-Back Guarantee
Unlimited 6 Months
Speed
Unlimited
Data
Unlimited Data
Connections
100
Protection
Money-Back Guarantee
monthly
$83.70 total
Duration: 6 months
Unlimited Yearly
$ 155.40 total, Duration: 12 months
Speed: Unlimited
Data: Unlimited Data
Connections: 100
Protection: Money-Back Guarantee
Unlimited Yearly
Speed
Unlimited
Data
Unlimited Data
Connections
100
Protection
Money-Back Guarantee
monthly
$155.40 total
Duration: 12 months
XL Powerpack Yearly
$ 189.96 total, Duration: 12 months
Speed: Unlimited
Data: Unlimited Data
Connections: 100
Protection: Money-Back Guarantee
XL Powerpack Yearly
Speed
Unlimited
Data
Unlimited Data
Connections
100
Protection
Money-Back Guarantee
monthly
$189.96 total
Duration: 12 months
XL Powerpack 6 Months
$ 99.96 total, Duration: 6 months
Speed: Unlimited
Data: Unlimited Data
Connections: 100
Protection: Money-Back Guarantee
XL Powerpack 6 Months
Speed
Unlimited
Data
Unlimited Data
Connections
100
Protection
Money-Back Guarantee
monthly
$99.96 total
Duration: 6 months
XL Powerpack Monthly
Speed: Unlimited
Data: Unlimited Data
Connections: 100
Protection: Money-Back Guarantee
XL Powerpack Monthly
Speed
Unlimited
Data
Unlimited Data
Connections
100
Protection
Money-Back Guarantee
monthly
All About Newshosting
Newshosting is a US Usenet provider that has been operating its own Usenet infrastructure for over 20 years. With binary retention of approximately 14 years and a completion rate of 99.999%, Newshosting is built for maximum archive depth and completeness. Three clearly structured plans cover different user types, from occasional users to power users on fiber connections.
Plans and Pricing
Newshosting offers three plans with clearly distinct profiles.
Lite: $10.00/month
50 GB monthly download volume and 30 simultaneous SSL connections. A budget-friendly entry option for occasional users who don't need unlimited volume.
Unlimited: $12.95/month
Unlimited download volume, 100 simultaneous SSL connections, and an included premium VPN. Suited for regular Usenet users who want maximum connections and VPN protection from one subscription.
XL PowerPack: $15.83/month
The same 100 connections and unlimited volume as Unlimited, plus an ad blocker, advanced threat protection, and secure DNS servers. The most comprehensive Newshosting plan for users who want both Usenet and general online protection in a single subscription.
Retention and Server Infrastructure
Newshosting offers binary retention of approximately 14 years – over 5,000 days of stored binary content and one of the deepest archives among commercial Usenet providers. The 99.999% completion rate means virtually no published article is lost. For users who regularly search for older or rare releases, this combination of depth and completeness is a key Newshosting advantage.
Security and Newsreader
The Unlimited and XL plans include a premium VPN at no extra cost – a clear advantage over providers that sell VPN as a separate paid add-on. The XL PowerPack adds an ad blocker, advanced threat protection, and secure DNS servers. This combination secures all internet traffic, not just Usenet connections.
Newshosting also provides a free newsreader with integrated search that can be used without additional software costs. Experienced users can also connect their own preferred clients (SABnzbd, NZBGet, Newsbin) using account credentials. SSL encryption is active by default on all plans.
Money-Back Guarantee and Support
Newshosting offers a 30-day money-back guarantee on all plans, allowing risk-free evaluation. Customer support is available around the clock via a dedicated support portal. As a US provider, Newshosting follows DMCA procedures for copyright complaints.
Who is Newshosting for?
Newshosting is particularly well-suited to users seeking an established US provider with deep retention, high completeness, and an integrated VPN. Power users on fiber connections benefit from 100 SSL connections and unlimited volume, while casual users find an affordable entry with the Lite plan.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the retention at Newshosting?
Newshosting offers binary retention of approximately 14 years, equivalent to over 5,000 days of stored binary content – one of the highest retention figures among commercial Usenet providers.
What plans does Newshosting offer?
Newshosting has three plans: Lite ($10/month, 50 GB, 30 connections), Unlimited ($12.95/month, unlimited, 100 connections incl. VPN), and XL PowerPack ($15.83/month, unlimited, 100 connections incl. VPN, ad blocker, and threat protection).
Is a VPN included with Newshosting?
Yes, the Newshosting Unlimited and XL PowerPack plans include a premium VPN at no extra charge. The Lite plan does not include VPN.
Does Newshosting offer a money-back guarantee?
Yes, Newshosting offers a 30-day money-back guarantee on all plans.
How many simultaneous connections does Newshosting allow?
The Lite plan allows 30 SSL connections; Unlimited and XL PowerPack allow 100 simultaneous SSL connections each – sufficient to fully saturate high-speed internet connections.
Is a newsreader included with Newshosting?
Yes, Newshosting provides a free newsreader with integrated search. Alternatively, any preferred third-party client can be used with account credentials.