UsenetBucket
UsenetBucket is a Dutch Usenet provider operating since 2010 under UsenetBucket B.V. The service offers three subscription plans — Basic, Comfort, and Ultimate — differentiated by download speed and connection count. All plans include 1,600-plus days of binary retention and 256-bit SSL encryption. A 7-day or 20 GB free trial (whichever comes first) is available without a credit card. Bitcoin and Paysafecard are accepted as payment methods.
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, iDeal, 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
5+ 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
Free Trial
Trustpilot Ratings
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Trustpilot
Plans & PricingPlans & Pricing Compared
Basic Bucket
Speed: 15 Mbit/s
Data: Unlimited Data
Connections: 10
Protection: Free Trial
Basic Bucket
Speed
15 Mbit/s
Data
Unlimited Data
Connections
10
Protection
Free Trial
Comfort Bucket
Speed: 60 Mbit/s
Data: Unlimited Data
Connections: 10
Protection: Free Trial
Comfort Bucket
Speed
60 Mbit/s
Data
Unlimited Data
Connections
10
Protection
Free Trial
Ultimate Bucket
Speed: 400 Mbit/s
Data: Unlimited Data
Connections: 25
Protection: Free Trial
Ultimate Bucket
Speed
400 Mbit/s
Data
Unlimited Data
Connections
25
Protection
Free Trial
All About UsenetBucket
UsenetBucket is a Dutch Usenet provider that has been operating since 2010 under the company UsenetBucket B.V. The service is structured around three plan tiers — Basic, Comfort, and Ultimate — each with a different speed ceiling and connection count. All plans share the same binary retention of more than 1,600 days, 256-bit SSL encryption, and unlimited monthly traffic. A free trial providing 7 days or 20 GB of access (whichever is reached first) is available with no credit card required. The provider's servers are located in the Netherlands, and anonymous payment via Bitcoin or Paysafecard is supported.
Three Plan Tiers
The Basic plan limits download speed to 15 Mbps and provides 10 simultaneous connections — a suitable entry point for users with modest bandwidth needs or those testing the service. The Comfort plan increases the speed ceiling to 60 Mbps while retaining 10 connections. The Ultimate plan raises the limit to 400 Mbps and allows 25 simultaneous connections, catering to subscribers who want to make full use of a fast internet connection.
Retention and Completion
Binary retention at UsenetBucket exceeds 1,600 days, which covers several years of Usenet archive content. The service reports a completion rate of 99 percent. While this retention figure is lower than what some competitors offer, it covers the majority of recently published binary content on Usenet. Subscribers looking for significantly older archived posts may want to compare retention figures across providers.
SSL and Privacy
All plans include 256-bit SSL encryption, accessible on port 443. This ensures that Usenet traffic is encrypted in transit, keeping it private from ISPs and other observers. UsenetBucket states that it does not monitor or record user activity and does not store payment information in its own systems — all payment processing is handled by certified external processors. IP address information is not voluntarily shared with third parties.
Free Trial and Payment
A free trial is available that grants up to 7 days or 20 GB of access, whichever limit is reached first. No credit card is required to start the trial. Payment methods include Bitcoin and Paysafecard (available in Europe), both of which allow a degree of payment anonymity. Other standard payment options may also be available; subscribers should check the provider's website for the current list.
What are the three UsenetBucket plans?
UsenetBucket offers Basic (15 Mbps, 10 connections), Comfort (60 Mbps, 10 connections), and Ultimate (400 Mbps, 25 connections). All plans include the same retention and unlimited traffic.
Does UsenetBucket offer a free trial?
Yes. UsenetBucket provides a 7-day or 20 GB free trial (whichever is reached first) with no credit card required.
What is the binary retention at UsenetBucket?
UsenetBucket offers more than 1,600 days of binary retention with a reported 99% completion rate.
Does UsenetBucket support SSL?
Yes. All plans include 256-bit SSL encryption on port 443.
What payment methods does UsenetBucket accept?
UsenetBucket accepts Bitcoin and Paysafecard (Europe), among other payment options.
UsenetBucket is a Dutch provider active since 2010 with three speed-tiered plans (15–400 Mbps), 1,600-plus days binary retention, 256-bit SSL, and a 7-day/20 GB free trial without credit card. Bitcoin and Paysafecard accepted. Servers in the Netherlands.