TweakNews
TweakNews is a Dutch Usenet provider operating since 1998 under Base Network Service BV. The service offers more than 5,000 days of binary retention, 60 simultaneous SSL connections, and servers located exclusively in the EU. Plans include access to the UsenetWire newsreader for Windows, Mac, and Linux. The Ultimate plan adds a PrivadoVPN subscription. A 30-day money-back guarantee applies to 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
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
PayPal, CreditCard, 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
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
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
Block 10 GB
$23.60 / 100 GB
Speed: 100 Mbit/s
Data: 10 GB
Connections: 40
Protection: binding plan
Block 10 GB
Speed
100 Mbit/s
Data
10 GB
Connections
40
Protection
binding plan
Fast
$ 82.55 total, Duration: 12 months
Speed: 50 Mbit/s
Data: Unlimited Data
Connections: 30
Protection: Money-Back Guarantee
Fast
Speed
50 Mbit/s
Data
Unlimited Data
Connections
30
Protection
Money-Back Guarantee
monthly
$82.55 total
Duration: 12 months
Fast
$ 45.95 total, Duration: 6 months
Speed: 50 Mbit/s
Data: Unlimited Data
Connections: 30
Protection: Money-Back Guarantee
Fast
Speed
50 Mbit/s
Data
Unlimited Data
Connections
30
Protection
Money-Back Guarantee
monthly
$45.95 total
Duration: 6 months
Block 50 GB
$16.52 / 100 GB
Speed: 100 Mbit/s
Data: 50 GB
Connections: 40
Protection: binding plan
Block 50 GB
Speed
100 Mbit/s
Data
50 GB
Connections
40
Protection
binding plan
Lightning
$ 106.20 total, Duration: 12 months
Speed: 100 Mbit/s
Data: Unlimited Data
Connections: 40
Protection: Money-Back Guarantee
Lightning
Speed
100 Mbit/s
Data
Unlimited Data
Connections
40
Protection
Money-Back Guarantee
monthly
$106.20 total
Duration: 12 months
Fast
Speed: 50 Mbit/s
Data: Unlimited Data
Connections: 30
Protection: Money-Back Guarantee
Fast
Speed
50 Mbit/s
Data
Unlimited Data
Connections
30
Protection
Money-Back Guarantee
monthly
Lightning
$ 58.98 total, Duration: 6 months
Speed: 100 Mbit/s
Data: Unlimited Data
Connections: 40
Protection: Money-Back Guarantee
Lightning
Speed
100 Mbit/s
Data
Unlimited Data
Connections
40
Protection
Money-Back Guarantee
monthly
$58.98 total
Duration: 6 months
Ultimate + VPN
$ 128.43 total, Duration: 12 months
Speed: Unlimited
Data: Unlimited Data
Connections: 60
Protection: Money-Back Guarantee
Ultimate + VPN
Speed
Unlimited
Data
Unlimited Data
Connections
60
Protection
Money-Back Guarantee
monthly
$128.43 total
Duration: 12 months
Lightning
Speed: 100 Mbit/s
Data: Unlimited Data
Connections: 40
Protection: Money-Back Guarantee
Lightning
Speed
100 Mbit/s
Data
Unlimited Data
Connections
40
Protection
Money-Back Guarantee
monthly
Ultimate + VPN
$ 73.35 total, Duration: 6 months
Speed: Unlimited
Data: Unlimited Data
Connections: 60
Protection: Money-Back Guarantee
Ultimate + VPN
Speed
Unlimited
Data
Unlimited Data
Connections
60
Protection
Money-Back Guarantee
monthly
$73.35 total
Duration: 6 months
Ultimate + VPN
Speed: Unlimited
Data: Unlimited Data
Connections: 60
Protection: Money-Back Guarantee
Ultimate + VPN
Speed
Unlimited
Data
Unlimited Data
Connections
60
Protection
Money-Back Guarantee
monthly
Block 100 GB
$15.34 / 100 GB
Speed: 100 Mbit/s
Data: 100 GB
Connections: 40
Protection: binding plan
Block 100 GB
Speed
100 Mbit/s
Data
100 GB
Connections
40
Protection
binding plan
Block 250 GB
$14.16 / 100 GB
Speed: 100 Mbit/s
Data: 250 GB
Connections: 40
Protection: binding plan
Block 250 GB
Speed
100 Mbit/s
Data
250 GB
Connections
40
Protection
binding plan
Block 500 GB
$10.62 / 100 GB
Speed: 100 Mbit/s
Data: 500 GB
Connections: 40
Protection: binding plan
Block 500 GB
Speed
100 Mbit/s
Data
500 GB
Connections
40
Protection
binding plan
Block 2000 GB
$5.31 / 100 GB
Speed: 100 Mbit/s
Data: 2000 GB
Connections: 40
Protection: binding plan
Block 2000 GB
Speed
100 Mbit/s
Data
2000 GB
Connections
40
Protection
binding plan
All About TweakNews
TweakNews is a Usenet provider based in the Netherlands, operating under the company Base Network Service BV since 1998. With over two decades of continuous operation, it is among the longest-running European Usenet providers. The service currently advertises binary retention of more than 5,000 days, a completion rate of 99.99 percent, access to more than 120,000 newsgroups, and server infrastructure based entirely within the European Union. Plans come with SSL encryption, a bundled newsreader, and a 30-day money-back guarantee.
Retention and Server Infrastructure
TweakNews maintains binary retention exceeding 5,000 days and reports a completion rate of 99.99 percent. Access is provided to more than 120,000 newsgroups. All servers are located in the European Union. The SSL-encrypted server address is news.tweaknews.eu, reachable on port 563 or port 443. No US-based servers are listed, which means all traffic routes through EU infrastructure regardless of the subscriber's location.
Connections and Speed
TweakNews plans include up to 60 simultaneous SSL connections. The provider advertises no speed caps on most plans, meaning download throughput is limited only by the subscriber's internet connection. SSL encryption is included on all plans via ports 563 and 443. The high connection count allows efficient use of high-bandwidth internet connections during parallel downloads.
Plans and Bundled Features
TweakNews offers multiple subscription tiers. All plans include access to the UsenetWire newsreader, which runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux. The Ultimate plan includes a PrivadoVPN subscription with features such as a kill switch and support for WireGuard, IKEv2, and OpenVPN protocols. A 30-day money-back guarantee applies across all plans. Block download accounts are also available for users who prefer to pay per gigabyte rather than by time period.
Newsreader and VPN
The UsenetWire newsreader is bundled with TweakNews subscriptions at no additional charge. It supports Windows, Mac, and Linux operating systems. The Ultimate plan integrates PrivadoVPN, a separate VPN service, which can be used to route general internet traffic independently of Usenet. Users on lower-tier plans who require VPN access would need to source that separately.
When was TweakNews founded?
TweakNews has been operating since 1998 under Base Network Service BV, making it one of the longest-running Usenet providers in Europe.
How many connections does TweakNews offer?
TweakNews plans include up to 60 simultaneous SSL connections with no advertised speed cap on most plans.
Where are TweakNews servers located?
All TweakNews servers are located in the European Union. No US server locations are listed.
Does TweakNews include a newsreader?
Yes. TweakNews bundles the UsenetWire newsreader, which supports Windows, Mac, and Linux, with all subscriptions.
Does TweakNews include a VPN?
The Ultimate plan includes a PrivadoVPN subscription with kill switch and protocol support for WireGuard, IKEv2, and OpenVPN.
Does TweakNews offer a money-back guarantee?
Yes. TweakNews offers a 30-day money-back guarantee on its subscription plans.
TweakNews is a Dutch provider active since 1998 with over 5,000 days of binary retention, 60 SSL connections, EU-only servers, and a bundled newsreader. The Ultimate plan adds a PrivadoVPN subscription. All plans carry a 30-day money-back guarantee.