SunnyUsenet
Sunny Usenet is a European Usenet provider based in Iceland, offering three speed-tiered plans (Sunny 20, Sunny 60, Sunny UNL) with over 4,100 days retention, 99.99% completion, 120,000+ newsgroups, and free SSL. Annual Sunny UNL subscriptions include a free VPN. 30-day money-back guarantee.
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
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
10+ 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
Trustpilot is an independent platform where users submit real reviews. This score shows how satisfied users are with a provider.
Trustpilot
Plans & PricingPlans & Pricing Compared
Sunny 20 Yearly
$ 42.90 total, Duration: 12 months
Speed: 20 Mbit/s
Data: Unlimited Data
Connections: 40
Protection: Money-Back Guarantee
Sunny 20 Yearly
Speed
20 Mbit/s
Data
Unlimited Data
Connections
40
Protection
Money-Back Guarantee
monthly
$42.90 total
Duration: 12 months
Sunny 20 Monthly
Speed: 20 Mbit/s
Data: Unlimited Data
Connections: 40
Protection: Money-Back Guarantee
Sunny 20 Monthly
Speed
20 Mbit/s
Data
Unlimited Data
Connections
40
Protection
Money-Back Guarantee
monthly
Sunny 60 Yearly
$ 65.56 total, Duration: 12 months
Speed: 60 Mbit/s
Data: Unlimited Data
Connections: 40
Protection: Money-Back Guarantee
Sunny 60 Yearly
Speed
60 Mbit/s
Data
Unlimited Data
Connections
40
Protection
Money-Back Guarantee
monthly
$65.56 total
Duration: 12 months
Sunny 60 Monthly
Speed: 60 Mbit/s
Data: Unlimited Data
Connections: 40
Protection: Money-Back Guarantee
Sunny 60 Monthly
Speed
60 Mbit/s
Data
Unlimited Data
Connections
40
Protection
Money-Back Guarantee
monthly
Sunny UNL Yearly
$ 88.22 total, Duration: 12 months
Speed: Unlimited
Data: Unlimited Data
Connections: 40
Protection: Money-Back Guarantee
Sunny UNL Yearly
Speed
Unlimited
Data
Unlimited Data
Connections
40
Protection
Money-Back Guarantee
monthly
$88.22 total
Duration: 12 months
Sunny UNL Monthly
Speed: Unlimited
Data: Unlimited Data
Connections: 40
Protection: Money-Back Guarantee
Sunny UNL Monthly
Speed
Unlimited
Data
Unlimited Data
Connections
40
Protection
Money-Back Guarantee
monthly
All About SunnyUsenet
Sunny Usenet: Affordable European Usenet with Solid Retention
Operated by Icelandic company Lakahraun EHF, Sunny Usenet targets users seeking reliable Usenet access at a competitive price. The service runs servers in Europe and North America and offers three speed-tiered plans — all with unlimited data and free SSL encryption.
Plans and Pricing
Monthly billing:
- Sunny 20 | €3.79 | 20 Mbps | 30
- Sunny 60 | €5.79 | 60 Mbps | 35
- Sunny UNL | €7.79 | Unlimited | 40
Annual subscriptions offer up to 51% savings. The Sunny UNL annual plan includes a free VPN and is chosen by 72% of customers. Auto-renewal adds 20 bonus connections.
Infrastructure
Retention: over 4,100 days (11+ years). Completion: 99.99%. Newsgroups: 120,000+. Servers in Europe and North America. SSL is free on all plans. Server hostname: news.sunnyusenet.eu.
VPN Features (add-on or included in UNL annual)
Ad blocker, threat protection, secure DNS, kill switch, split tunneling, multi-device support. Add-on costs €4.99/month; free with Sunny UNL annual.
Payment and Trial
Accepts credit cards, PayPal, iDEAL, SEPA, Paysafecard, Sofort, and Bitcoin. A 7-day free trial is referenced by reviewers. A 30-day money-back guarantee is advertised (note: ToS states no refunds on prepaid services).
Who is sunnyusenet for?
sunnyusenet 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
How many newsgroups does Sunny Usenet offer?
Sunny Usenet provides access to 120,000+ newsgroups, covering the Big 8 hierarchy and all major binary groups.
Is VPN included with Sunny Usenet?
The VPN is free with the Sunny UNL annual plan. For all other plans, it's available as an add-on at €4.99/month.
Does Sunny Usenet offer a free trial?
A 30-day money-back guarantee is advertised. A 7-day free trial is mentioned in independent reviews and customer testimonials.