PureUsenet

Pure Usenet: Over Two Decades of European Usenet Access with Strong Retention

Pure Usenet is a Usenet service based in the Netherlands that has been running since the year 2000 — making it one of the longest-operating European Usenet providers in existence. Over more than 25 years of operation, Pure Usenet has developed a clear positioning: affordable plans for the European market combined with technical infrastructure that can keep pace with the major tier-1 providers.

Three Plans – Clear and Straightforward

Pure Usenet offers three monthly, cancel-anytime speed plans:

Pure M – €3.09/month *(€2.47/month with annual billing)*

• Maximum download speed: 20 Mbps
• Simultaneous connections: 8
• SSL encryption included
• VPN: optional add-on for €4.99/month
• For users with ADSL or slower cable connections

Pure XL – €4.53/month *(€3.62/month with annual billing)*

• Maximum download speed: 60 Mbps
• Simultaneous connections: 12
• SSL encryption included
• VPN: optional add-on for €4.99/month
• For standard cable and VDSL connections

Pure XXL – €5.97/month *(€4.78/month with annual billing)*

• Maximum download speed: unlimited
• Simultaneous connections: 20
• SSL encryption included
• VPN included (no extra charge)
• For fiber connections and users needing maximum performance

All plans include:

• Unlimited downloads with no data cap
• Access to all 120,000 newsgroups
• 30-day money-back guarantee, no conditions
• 20% discount with annual billing

Annual Discount: 20% Off All Plans

Anyone paying annually saves 20% off the monthly price. This makes Pure Usenet usable from as little as under €2.50/month on the M plan — an exceptionally low price for near-tier-1 retention and European infrastructure.

VPN Integration: Security Optional or Included

Pure Usenet offers a VPN as an optional add-on service (€4.99/month) for the M and XL plans, and as an included feature on the XXL plan. The VPN offers:

• Kill switch function: disconnects the internet connection if the VPN drops — preventing unsecured connections
• Ad blocker and threat protection: built-in protection against malware and tracking
• Secure DNS: prevents DNS leaks
• Up to 10 devices simultaneously
• Global servers in 60+ cities worldwide
• Family profiles with content filtering

For users who need both Usenet and VPN, the XXL plan is particularly attractive: €5.97/month for unlimited Usenet access *and* a VPN with kill switch — a combined package that undercuts many separate combinations on price.

Technical Infrastructure

• Retention: over 4,100 days — over 11 years of stored binary content
• Completion: 99.999% — one of the highest completion rates advertised in the market
• Newsgroups: 120,000+
• Encryption: SSL on all connections
• Server location: Europe (Netherlands)
• Founded: 2000 — over 25 years of experience

Retention of over 4,100 days is outstanding for a European budget provider. Combined with the 99.999% completion rate — which means virtually complete availability of all archived articles — Pure Usenet is technically on par with significantly more expensive providers.

30-Day Money-Back Guarantee

Pure Usenet offers a 30-day money-back guarantee with no conditions. This gives users a full month to test the service in their own environment and receive a full refund if unsatisfied. This guarantee is significantly more generous than the 7-day standard of many competitors, and also exceeds the 14-day guarantees offered by other European providers.

Support and Language

Pure Usenet offers customer support in English and Dutch via email. For Dutch users — the primary market — native-language support is a practical advantage.

Accepted payment methods:

• Credit card
• PayPal
• SEPA direct debit

Who is Pure Usenet for?

Pure Usenet is ideal for:

• Budget-conscious European users who want near-tier-1 retention for €3.09/month (M) or €5.97/month (XXL)
• VPN users who get both bundled in the XXL plan
• Newcomers who want to use the 30-day guarantee for a risk-free trial
• Annual subscribers who appreciate the 20% discount over monthly billing
• Users who prefer European servers for privacy or latency reasons

Frequently Asked Questions

What plans does Pure Usenet offer?

Three plans: Pure M (20 Mbps, 8 connections, €3.09/month), Pure XL (60 Mbps, 12 connections, €4.53/month), and Pure XXL (unlimited, 20 connections, €5.97/month — VPN included). 20% discount with annual billing.

Is a VPN included with Pure Usenet?

VPN is included in the Pure XXL plan. For M and XL, VPN is available as an optional add-on for €4.99/month.

What is Pure Usenet's retention?

Over 4,100 days of binary retention with a completion rate of 99.999%.

Is there a money-back guarantee at Pure Usenet?

Yes. Pure Usenet offers a 30-day money-back guarantee with no conditions on all plans.

Since when has Pure Usenet existed?

Pure Usenet has been active since the year 2000 — over 25 years of European Usenet service.