UseNight
UseNight is a Dutch Usenet provider from Arnhem with a unique concept: full download speed exclusively at night (00:00–11:00 CET) in exchange for exceptionally low prices. From €1.64/month, over 2,300 days retention, 50 connections, SSL. For users who know they download mainly at night.
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
Abavia
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, Crypto, iDeal
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
not available
Trustpilot Ratings
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Trustpilot
Plans & PricingPlans & Pricing Compared
Nighty 365
$ 23.51 total, Duration: 12 months
Speed: Unlimited
Data: Unlimited Data
Connections: 50
Protection: binding plan
⚠ Heavily Restricted Plan
Go to Provider →Nighty 365
Speed
Unlimited
Data
Unlimited Data
Connections
50
Protection
binding plan
monthly
$23.51 total
Duration: 12 months
⚠ Heavily Restricted Plan
Go to Provider →Nighty 180
$ 12.96 total, Duration: 6 months
Speed: Unlimited
Data: Unlimited Data
Connections: 50
Protection: binding plan
⚠ Heavily Restricted Plan
Go to Provider →Nighty 180
Speed
Unlimited
Data
Unlimited Data
Connections
50
Protection
binding plan
monthly
$12.96 total
Duration: 6 months
⚠ Heavily Restricted Plan
Go to Provider →Nighty 30
Speed: Unlimited
Data: Unlimited Data
Connections: 50
Protection: binding plan
⚠ Heavily Restricted Plan
Go to Provider →Nighty 30
Speed
Unlimited
Data
Unlimited Data
Connections
50
Protection
binding plan
monthly
⚠ Heavily Restricted Plan
Go to Provider →All About UseNight
Launched in July 2020 from Arnhem, Netherlands, UseNight offers full Usenet download speed only during nighttime hours (00:00–11:00 CET) — in exchange for pricing that undercuts virtually every competitor.
Plans
Three fixed-term one-time payments:
- 30 days: €1.99 (€1.99/month)
- 180 days: €10.95 (~€1.83/month)
- 365 days: €19.95 (~€1.66/month)
All include 50 simultaneous connections, unlimited nighttime speed, and SSL/TLS encryption.
How the Night Model Works
Full speed daily from 00:00–11:00 CET. Outside this window, speeds are significantly reduced. The "Night Finder" tool on the website determines the active window based on your IP address — note it's not VPN-proof. Retention: over 2,300 days (~6.4 years). Payments: Bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash, and standard methods. No free trial.
Who is usenight for?
usenight 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
When can I download at full speed with UseNight?
Full speed is available daily from 00:00 to 11:00 CET. Outside this window, speeds are significantly reduced.
What do UseNight plans cost?
Three options: 30 days (€1.99), 180 days (€10.95), and 365 days (€19.95). All include 50 connections and unlimited nighttime speed.
What is UseNight's retention?
over 2,300 days of binary retention — approximately 6.4 years.