UsenetNews
UsenetNews takes a unique multi-server aggregator approach: instead of a single backbone, it bundles multiple independent servers (Gold, Blue, Green) with varying retention up to 3,000 days. Plans from $4.49/month, cryptocurrency accepted, servers in Amsterdam plus US and EU.
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
UsenetExpress/Uzo Reto/Its Hosted
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, USA
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
Insecure
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, Crypto
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
not available
Trustpilot Ratings
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Trustpilot
Plans & PricingPlans & Pricing Compared
Gold Server 1 Month
Speed: Unlimited
Data: Unlimited Data
Connections: 50
Protection: binding plan
Gold Server 1 Month
Speed
Unlimited
Data
Unlimited Data
Connections
50
Protection
binding plan
monthly
Blue & Gold 1 Month
Speed: Unlimited
Data: Unlimited Data
Connections: 50
Protection: binding plan
Blue & Gold 1 Month
Speed
Unlimited
Data
Unlimited Data
Connections
50
Protection
binding plan
monthly
All Access 1 Month
Speed: Unlimited
Data: Unlimited Data
Connections: 50
Protection: binding plan
All Access 1 Month
Speed
Unlimited
Data
Unlimited Data
Connections
50
Protection
binding plan
monthly
All About UsenetNews
UsenetNews explicitly differentiates itself from standard Usenet resellers by bundling multiple independent server farms into a single subscription. Infrastructure is built on UsenetExpress, Uzo Reto, and Its Hosted server farms.
Plans
Gold Server – $4.49/mo: Amsterdam, 1,500-day retention, 40 connections, unlimited data. Blue & Gold – $9.99/mo: Amsterdam, 3,000-day retention (Blue), 50 connections, unlimited data. All Access – $12.00/mo: Gold + Blue + Green (US & EU), 2,000-day retention, 50 connections, 2 TB/month fair use.
Server Details
- Blue (blue.usenetnews.net): over 3,000 days, Amsterdam, SSL ports 443/563
- Gold (gold.usenetnews.net): over 1,500 days, Amsterdam, SSL ports 443/563
- Green (green.usenetnews.net / green-eu.usenetnews.net): over 2,000 days, US & EU, SSL ports 443/563
SSL encryption available on all servers. No bundled newsreader.
Payment
PayPal, credit card, cryptocurrency (one-time payments only). No free trial; refund window is 24–48 hours or download-volume based. No annual pricing.
Who is usenetnews for?
usenetnews 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 does UsenetNews's multi-server model work?
UsenetNews bundles multiple independent Usenet servers (Gold, Blue, Green) into one subscription, each with different retention levels and locations.
What is the retention at UsenetNews?
Gold Server: up to 1,500 days. Blue Server: up to 3,000 days. Green Server: up to 2,000 days.
Is cryptocurrency accepted at UsenetNews?
Yes, for one-time payments. Cryptocurrency cannot be used for recurring subscriptions.