TweakNews
Tweaknews is a Dutch Usenet provider operated by Base Network Service BV since 1998. Three plans – Fast (€7.95/month), Lightning (€9.95/month), and Ultimate+VPN (€9.07/month annually) – cover speeds from 50 Mbit/s to unlimited. All plans offer access to over 120,000 newsgroups with over 5,000 days of retention and a 99.99% completion rate. The Ultimate plan includes VPN, ad blocker, and threat protection. UsenetWire newsreader included. 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
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 long-established European Usenet provider: founded in 1998 and operated by Base Network Service BV in the Netherlands, Tweaknews combines proven infrastructure with modern security features. With over 5,000 days of retention and a 99.99% completion rate, Tweaknews positions itself in the upper tier of the European Usenet market. Three clearly tiered plans cover different bandwidth requirements, from entry level to power users.
Plans and Pricing
Tweaknews offers three clearly tiered plans with increasing speed and connection counts.
Fast: €7.95/month
50 Mbit/s speed and 30 simultaneous SSL connections. A solid and affordable option for users with moderate bandwidth needs. All key features – retention, completion, and the UsenetWire newsreader – are included.
Lightning: €9.95/month
Doubled speed of 100 Mbit/s and 40 simultaneous connections. For users with faster connections and higher throughput requirements.
Ultimate + VPN: €155.40/year (€9.07/month)
Unlimited speed, 60 simultaneous connections, and a complete security package: VPN, ad blocker, threat protection, and secure DNS servers included. Effectively cheaper per month than Lightning when paid annually – best value for users who want maximum Tweaknews performance plus comprehensive online security.
Retention and Server Infrastructure
Tweaknews offers retention of over 5,000 days – more than 13 years of stored binary content. The advertised completion rate is 99.99%, meaning virtually no published article is lost. Tweaknews operates its own EU-focused Usenet infrastructure with servers in Europe, providing latency and privacy advantages for EU users. Access spans over 120,000 newsgroups – essentially the entire active Usenet spectrum.
Security and Newsreader
Tweaknews provides the UsenetWire newsreader free on all plans – an integrated client with search enabling direct use without separate software. Tweaknews is also fully compatible with popular third-party clients including SABnzbd, NZBGet, and Newsbin Pro.
The Ultimate+VPN plan adds: a VPN with split tunneling and kill switch support, an ad blocker, network-level threat protection, and secure DNS servers. This combination covers the full privacy needs of most users without separate VPN or security subscriptions.
Privacy and Reviews
As a Dutch company (Base Network Service BV), Tweaknews is subject to GDPR and European data protection law – a significant advantage for EU users over US-jurisdiction providers. Tweaknews receives above-average ratings on Trustpilot and offers a 30-day money-back guarantee on all plans.
Who is Tweaknews for?
Tweaknews is particularly suited to European Usenet users seeking a GDPR-compliant provider with deep retention and an integrated security package. Entry users benefit from the affordable Fast plan, while power users can opt for Ultimate+VPN for maximum speed and online protection.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long has Tweaknews been operating?
Tweaknews has been active since 1998, operated by Base Network Service BV in the Netherlands – over a quarter century of operational history.
What plans does Tweaknews offer?
Tweaknews offers three plans: Fast (€7.95/month, 50 Mbit/s, 30 connections), Lightning (€9.95/month, 100 Mbit/s, 40 connections), and Ultimate+VPN (€9.07/month annually, unlimited, 60 connections + VPN + ad blocker + threat protection).
Is VPN included with Tweaknews?
VPN is included in the Tweaknews Ultimate+VPN plan together with ad blocker, threat protection, and secure DNS. The Fast and Lightning plans do not include VPN.
What is the retention at Tweaknews?
Tweaknews offers over 5,000 days of retention (13+ years) with access to over 120,000 newsgroups and a 99.99% completion rate.
What newsreader does Tweaknews provide?
Tweaknews provides the UsenetWire newsreader free on all plans. SABnzbd, NZBGet, and other compatible clients can also be used.
Does Tweaknews offer a money-back guarantee?
Yes, Tweaknews offers a 30-day money-back guarantee on all plans.
Is Tweaknews GDPR-compliant?
Yes, as a Dutch company (Base Network Service BV), Tweaknews is subject to GDPR and European data protection law.