UsenetNews

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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.

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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

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Plans & PricingPlans & Pricing Compared

Gold Server 1 Month

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$4.49monthly

Speed: Unlimited

Data: Unlimited Data

Connections: 50

Protection: binding plan

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Blue & Gold 1 Month

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$9.99monthly

Speed: Unlimited

Data: Unlimited Data

Connections: 50

Protection: binding plan

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All Access 1 Month

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$12.00monthly

Speed: Unlimited

Data: Unlimited Data

Connections: 50

Protection: binding plan

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All About UsenetNews

UsenetNews takes an approach that fundamentally differs from conventional Usenet providers: instead of reselling a single backbone — as many resellers do — UsenetNews bundles multiple independent server farms into a single subscription. The provider explicitly states its philosophy: "Our goal is to bring together the best independent Usenet servers available on the market." This aims to create an alternative to the many simple reseller services that ultimately all offer the same backbone.

The infrastructure is built on the server farms of UsenetExpress, Uzo Reto, and Its Hosted. The service can be reached at the domain usenetnews.net.

Plans and Server Combinations

UsenetNews offers three subscriptions, differing by server composition and thus by available retention:

Gold Server – $4.49/month

Access to the Gold server (Amsterdam)
Retention: up to 1,500 days (~4.1 years)
Connections: up to 40
Data cap: unlimited
Refund: within 48 hours or up to 2 GB downloaded

Blue & Gold – $9.99/month

Access to Blue server + Gold server (both Amsterdam)
Retention: up to 3,000 days (~8.2 years)
Connections: up to 50
Data cap: unlimited
Refund: within 24 hours or up to 5 GB downloaded

All Access – $12.00/month

Access to Gold + Blue + Green (US and EU)
Retention: up to 2,000 days (~5.5 years)
Connections: up to 50
Data cap: up to 2 TB per month (fair-use policy)
Dual-region access with US and EU server nodes

Server Details and Connection Data

Blue Server (Amsterdam)

Hostname: blue.usenetnews.net
Retention: up to 3,000 days
Standard ports: 80, 119
SSL ports: 443, 563

Gold Server (Amsterdam)

Hostname: gold.usenetnews.net
Retention: up to 1,500 days
Standard ports: 80, 119
SSL ports: 443, 563

Green Server (US and EU)

Hostname US: green.usenetnews.net
Hostname EU: green-eu.usenetnews.net
Retention: up to 2,000 days
Standard ports: 23, 80, 119
SSL ports: 443, 563
Fair use: up to 2 TB/month

Privacy and Encryption

SSL encryption is available by default on all servers and plans. UsenetNews emphasizes that user data is not stored: "Your privacy is our #1 priority." However, a detailed privacy policy or transparency report is not publicly accessible, which independent reviewers rate as a weak point.

Payment and Refunds

Supported payment methods:

PayPal
Credit card
Cryptocurrency (one-time payment, not for recurring subscriptions)

The short-term refund policy (48h/2 GB for Gold, 24h/5 GB for Blue and All Access) differs significantly from the 30-day money-back guarantee common among many competitors. There's no free trial. There are also no annual plans with corresponding discounts.

Strengths and Weaknesses at a Glance

Advantages:

Unique multi-server approach with genuine server diversity
Blue Server offers very high retention at over 3,000 days
All Access plan enables simultaneous US and EU access
Cryptocurrency payment (Bitcoin and others) for privacy-conscious users
Lowest entry price from $4.49/month

Disadvantages:

No annual plans or long-term discounts
All Access data cap of 2 TB/month (not a genuine unlimited plan)
Limited refund windows
No public customer reviews on Trustpilot
Unclear privacy policy
No bundled newsreader

Who is UsenetNews for?

UsenetNews is particularly interesting for:

Experienced users who want to test several independent server farms in parallel
Privacy-conscious users who want to pay with cryptocurrency
Users with high archival needs who want to benefit from the Blue server's over 3,000 days of retention
Multi-region users needing both US and EU access

Beginners should note that the service offers less hand-holding than larger, more user-friendly providers. The unusual multi-server architecture requires a basic understanding of the different server options.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does UsenetNews's multi-server model work?

UsenetNews bundles multiple independent Usenet servers (Gold, Blue, Green) into one subscription. Depending on the chosen plan, you get access to different servers with different retention periods and locations.

What retention does UsenetNews offer?

Depending on the server: Gold Server up to 1,500 days, Blue Server up to 3,000 days, Green Server up to 2,000 days. The Blue & Gold plan offers the highest combined retention.

Can I pay with cryptocurrency at UsenetNews?

Yes, cryptocurrency is accepted for one-time payments — but not for recurring subscriptions.

Is there a trial at UsenetNews?

There's no free trial. The refund policy is very time-limited (24–48 hours).

Does UsenetNews have a data cap?

Gold and Blue & Gold are unlimited. The All Access plan is subject to a fair-use policy of up to 2 TB per month.