Premium News
PremiumNews (premium-news.com) is a Usenet provider with German server infrastructure and 120,000 newsgroups. Two plan types: Unlimited access and Metered (60 GB/month). Multiple German server addresses. Credit card payment. No public trial offer.
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
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
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
1+ 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
Silber Funrate
$ 1.67 total, Duration: 12 months
Speed: Unlimited
Data: Unlimited Data
Connections: 8
Protection: binding plan
monthly
$1.67 total
Duration: 12 months
Silber Funrate
$ 868.72 total, Duration: 6 months
Speed: Unlimited
Data: Unlimited Data
Connections: 8
Protection: binding plan
monthly
$868.72 total
Duration: 6 months
Silber Funrate
Speed: Unlimited
Data: Unlimited Data
Connections: 8
Protection: binding plan
monthly
Gold Flatrate
$ 1.96 total, Duration: 12 months
Speed: Unlimited
Data: Unlimited Data
Connections: 20
Protection: binding plan
monthly
$1.96 total
Duration: 12 months
Gold Flatrate
$ 1.09 total, Duration: 6 months
Speed: Unlimited
Data: Unlimited Data
Connections: 20
Protection: binding plan
monthly
$1.09 total
Duration: 6 months
Gold Flatrate
Speed: Unlimited
Data: Unlimited Data
Connections: 20
Protection: binding plan
monthly
Platin Flatrate
$ 3.62 total, Duration: 12 months
Speed: Unlimited
Data: Unlimited Data
Connections: 28
Protection: binding plan
Platin Flatrate
Speed
Unlimited
Data
Unlimited Data
Connections
28
Protection
binding plan
monthly
$3.62 total
Duration: 12 months
Platin Flatrate
$ 1.95 total, Duration: 6 months
Speed: Unlimited
Data: Unlimited Data
Connections: 28
Protection: binding plan
Platin Flatrate
Speed
Unlimited
Data
Unlimited Data
Connections
28
Protection
binding plan
monthly
$1.95 total
Duration: 6 months
Platin Flatrate
Speed: Unlimited
Data: Unlimited Data
Connections: 28
Protection: binding plan
Platin Flatrate
Speed
Unlimited
Data
Unlimited Data
Connections
28
Protection
binding plan
monthly
All About Premium News
PremiumNews (reachable at premium-news.com and premium-news.de) is a Usenet service operated under multiple German server addresses. The provider targets users who prefer German server infrastructure and want straightforward access to a broad newsgroup selection.
Compared to other providers in the market, PremiumNews represents a rather small, specialized offering — without add-ons like VPN bundles or integrated newsreader software common at larger services. The focus is on plain Usenet access.
Plan Structure
PremiumNews offers two basic plan types:
Unlimited access
- Monthly access with no data cap
- Price range: €17.90 to €30.17/month (depending on term and package chosen)
- Access to all newsgroups in the portfolio
Metered plan (60 GB/month)
- Fixed monthly data allowance of 60 GB
- Price: €12.78/month
- For occasional users with moderate download needs
The price range for the unlimited plan (€17.90–30.17/month) is comparatively broad — the exact breakdown depends on term length and possible add-on options. For users seeking a simple monthly price with no surprises, the metered plan at €12.78/month offers a clearer basis for calculation.
Server Infrastructure
PremiumNews operates several German server nodes:
- news.premium-news.net — primary international server
- news.premium-news.de — German server
- news1.premium-news.de — German backup server
- news2.premium-news.de — second German backup server
The multi-server structure increases resilience: if one server has issues, users can fall back on the backup addresses. For users in Germany and German-speaking countries, the German server locations mean potentially lower latency than with purely US-based providers.
Newsgroups and Completion
PremiumNews offers access to 120,000 newsgroups — solid coverage of the active newsgroup ecosystem, comparable to many major tier-1 providers. The 98% completion rate is solid but falls short of the 99%+ standard of leading providers.
Technical Details
- Newsgroups: 120,000
- Completion: 98%
- Server locations: Germany (multiple nodes)
- Encryption: not explicitly stated; standard NNTP connections available
Payment and Support
Accepted payment methods:
- Visa and Mastercard
Accepting only credit cards, with no alternative payment options such as PayPal or cryptocurrencies, is a limited offering by today's standards. Users preferring other payment methods must look elsewhere.
Support is reachable via email.
No free trial is known.
Who is Premium-News for?
PremiumNews is a small, specialized provider with German roots. Its focus on German server infrastructure and a clear two-plan model (Unlimited and Metered) keeps the offering simple. At the same time, it lacks modern features such as an integrated newsreader, VPN bundling, diverse payment options, or a generous trial period.
Suited for:
- Users who explicitly prefer German server addresses
- Users with moderate needs (60 GB/month) using the Metered plan
- Users who value simplicity over feature breadth
Less suited for:
- Users seeking maximum retention, VPN, or advanced features
- Users who cannot or do not want to pay by credit card
Frequently Asked Questions
What plans does PremiumNews offer?
PremiumNews offers two plan types: Unlimited access (€17.90–30.17/month depending on term) and a Metered plan with a 60 GB monthly data allowance (€12.78/month).
How many newsgroups does PremiumNews offer?
PremiumNews offers access to 120,000 newsgroups with a 98% completion rate.
Where are PremiumNews's servers located?
PremiumNews operates several server nodes in Germany: news.premium-news.net as well as news.premium-news.de, news1.premium-news.de, and news2.premium-news.de.
What payment methods does PremiumNews accept?
Visa and Mastercard. No alternative payment methods are known.
Is there a trial at PremiumNews?
No publicly advertised free trial.