SnelNL
SnelNL is a Dutch Usenet provider with three speed-tiered plans: Slow (5 Mbps, €3.95/month), Basic (60 Mbps, €6.95/month), and Fast (1,000 Mbps, €8.95/month). over 1,100 days retention, 100,000+ newsgroups, SSL, free newsreader with streaming, 3-day trial. Credit card, PayPal, iDEAL, Paysafe.
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
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
3+ 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
Slow
$ 55.93 total, Duration: 12 months
Speed: 5 Mbit/s
Data: Unlimited Data
Connections: 3
Protection: binding plan
Slow
Speed
5 Mbit/s
Data
Unlimited Data
Connections
3
Protection
binding plan
monthly
$55.93 total
Duration: 12 months
Slow
Speed: 5 Mbit/s
Data: Unlimited Data
Connections: 3
Protection: binding plan
Slow
Speed
5 Mbit/s
Data
Unlimited Data
Connections
3
Protection
binding plan
monthly
Basic
$ 98.41 total, Duration: 12 months
Speed: 60 Mbit/s
Data: Unlimited Data
Connections: 8
Protection: binding plan
Basic
Speed
60 Mbit/s
Data
Unlimited Data
Connections
8
Protection
binding plan
monthly
$98.41 total
Duration: 12 months
Basic
Speed: 60 Mbit/s
Data: Unlimited Data
Connections: 8
Protection: binding plan
Basic
Speed
60 Mbit/s
Data
Unlimited Data
Connections
8
Protection
binding plan
monthly
Fast
$ 126.73 total, Duration: 12 months
Speed: 1000 Mbit/s
Data: Unlimited Data
Connections: 20
Protection: binding plan
Fast
Speed
1000 Mbit/s
Data
Unlimited Data
Connections
20
Protection
binding plan
monthly
$126.73 total
Duration: 12 months
Fast
Speed: 1000 Mbit/s
Data: Unlimited Data
Connections: 20
Protection: binding plan
Fast
Speed
1000 Mbit/s
Data
Unlimited Data
Connections
20
Protection
binding plan
monthly
All About SnelNL
SnelNL is a Dutch Usenet service with three unlimited-download plans differentiated only by maximum speed, plus a free integrated newsreader that supports direct content streaming.
Plans
Slow: €3.95/month (€47.40/year) — 5 Mbps, 3 connections. Basic: €6.95/month (€83.40/year) — 60 Mbps, 10 connections. Fast: €8.95/month (€107.40/year) — 1,000 Mbps, 12 connections.
All plans include unlimited downloads, SSL, access to 100,000+ newsgroups, and the free streaming newsreader.
Infrastructure
Binary retention: over 1,100 days. Completion: 99%+. EU and US servers. 3-day free trial. Payments: credit card, PayPal, iDEAL, Paysafe.
Who is snelnl for?
snelnl 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 SnelNL offer?
Three speed-tiered unlimited plans: Slow (5 Mbps, €3.95/mo), Basic (60 Mbps, €6.95/mo), and Fast (1,000 Mbps, €8.95/mo).
Is a newsreader included with SnelNL?
Yes. A free newsreader with streaming capability is included with all plans.
What is SnelNL's retention?
over 1,100 days of binary retention with 99%+ completion.