Usenet.se
Usenet.SE is a Swedish Usenet provider operating since 2003, with EU servers and SSL encryption. Two plans: Unlimited (€15/month) and Metered 10 GB (€9/month). 900 days binary retention, 99%+ completion, up to 60 connections, 85,000 newsgroups. Credit card and PayPal accepted.
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, 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
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
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
CreditCard
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
10+ 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
Monthly Unlimited
Speed: Unlimited
Data: Unlimited Data
Connections: 60
Protection: binding plan
Monthly Unlimited
Speed
Unlimited
Data
Unlimited Data
Connections
60
Protection
binding plan
monthly
Quarterly Unlimited
$ 50.73 total, Duration: 3 months
Speed: Unlimited
Data: Unlimited Data
Connections: 60
Protection: binding plan
Quarterly Unlimited
Speed
Unlimited
Data
Unlimited Data
Connections
60
Protection
binding plan
monthly
$50.73 total
Duration: 3 months
Monthly 10 GB
Speed: Unlimited
Data: 10 GB
Connections: 60
Protection: binding plan
Monthly 10 GB
Speed
Unlimited
Data
10 GB
Connections
60
Protection
binding plan
monthly
Quarterly 10 GB
$ 29.49 total, Duration: 3 months
Speed: Unlimited
Data: 10 GB
Connections: 60
Protection: binding plan
Quarterly 10 GB
Speed
Unlimited
Data
10 GB
Connections
60
Protection
binding plan
monthly
$29.49 total
Duration: 3 months
All About Usenet.se
Usenet.SE: Swedish Usenet Provider Since 2003
Usenet.SE is a Swedish Usenet service operating since 2003 — confirmed by the ©2003–2026 copyright on its website. Over two decades of continuous operation is a meaningful signal of stability in a sector where providers frequently disappear.
Plans
Unlimited – €15.00/month: Unlimited downloads, full newsgroup access, all features included. Metered – €9.00/month: 10 GB/month data cap, same infrastructure and connection quality.
Infrastructure
Binary retention: 900 days. Text retention: over 1,200 days. Completion: 99%+. Connections: up to 60 simultaneous. Newsgroups: 85,000. Servers: European data centers. SSL: included in all plans.
The 60-connection limit is above average — many providers cap at 30–50 — making Usenet.SE a reasonable choice for users with high-speed fiber connections who want to maximize throughput.
European Servers
EU-based infrastructure means lower latency for European users, GDPR-compliant data handling, and no data routing through US servers.
Payments and Support
Credit card and PayPal. Support via online contact form and FAQ. No trial period publicly advertised.
Who is usenetse for?
usenetse 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
What is Usenet.SE's retention?
900 days of binary retention and over 1,200 days of text retention, with 99%+ completion rate.
What plans does Usenet.SE offer?
Two plans: Unlimited at €15.00/month (no data cap) and Metered at €9.00/month (10 GB/month).
How many connections does Usenet.SE allow?
Up to 60 simultaneous connections — above average for most Usenet providers.
How long has Usenet.SE been operating?
Since 2003 — over 20 years, making it one of the longest-running European Usenet providers.