ViperNews

2.9(4 Reviews)

ViperNews operates its own Tier-1 backbone infrastructure in the Netherlands and offers three subscription tiers (VIPER10, standard, VIPERUNL) plus block plans. Binary retention is 1,500 days; text retention extends to 3,500 days. The VIPERUNL plan supports 40 simultaneous connections with unlimited speeds. Bitcoin is accepted. A 7-day money-back guarantee applies to unlimited plans only.

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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

Uzo Reto

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

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

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

Money-Back Guarantee

Trustpilot Ratings

Trustpilot is an independent platform where users submit real reviews. This score shows how satisfied users are with a provider.

Trustpilot

2.9

Plans & PricingPlans & Pricing Compared

Viper10

2.9(4)

$1.79monthly

$ 21.48 total, Duration: 12 months

Speed: 10 Mbit/s

Data: Unlimited Data

Connections: 5

Protection: Money-Back Guarantee

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Viper10

2.9(4)

$2.09monthly

$ 12.54 total, Duration: 6 months

Speed: 10 Mbit/s

Data: Unlimited Data

Connections: 5

Protection: Money-Back Guarantee

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Viper50

2.9(4)

$2.69monthly

$ 32.28 total, Duration: 12 months

Speed: 50 Mbit/s

Data: Unlimited Data

Connections: 20

Protection: Money-Back Guarantee

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Viper10

2.9(4)

$2.49monthly

Speed: 10 Mbit/s

Data: Unlimited Data

Connections: 5

Protection: Money-Back Guarantee

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Viper50

2.9(4)

$3.19monthly

$ 19.14 total, Duration: 6 months

Speed: 50 Mbit/s

Data: Unlimited Data

Connections: 20

Protection: Money-Back Guarantee

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ViperUNL

2.9(4)

$3.59monthly

$ 43.08 total, Duration: 12 months

Speed: Unlimited

Data: Unlimited Data

Connections: 40

Protection: Money-Back Guarantee

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Viper50

2.9(4)

$3.79monthly

Speed: 50 Mbit/s

Data: Unlimited Data

Connections: 20

Protection: Money-Back Guarantee

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ViperUNL

2.9(4)

$4.19monthly

$ 25.14 total, Duration: 6 months

Speed: Unlimited

Data: Unlimited Data

Connections: 40

Protection: Money-Back Guarantee

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ViperUNL

2.9(4)

$4.99monthly

Speed: Unlimited

Data: Unlimited Data

Connections: 40

Protection: Money-Back Guarantee

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Block

Block 500 GB

2.9(4)

$13.99one-time

$2.80 / 100 GB

Speed: Unlimited

Data: 500 GB

Connections: 40

Protection: binding plan

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Block

Block 1000 GB

2.9(4)

$23.99one-time

$2.40 / 100 GB

Speed: Unlimited

Data: 1000 GB

Connections: 40

Protection: binding plan

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Block

Block 2000 GB

2.9(4)

$42.99one-time

$2.15 / 100 GB

Speed: Unlimited

Data: 2000 GB

Connections: 40

Protection: binding plan

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All About ViperNews

ViperNews is a Dutch Usenet provider that operates its own Tier-1 backbone infrastructure, with servers located in the Netherlands. Three subscription tiers are available — VIPER10, the standard plan, and VIPERUNL — as well as block plans in 500 GB, 1,000 GB, and 2,000 GB sizes. Binary retention is 1,500 days; text retention extends to 3,500 days. The provider reports a 99% completion rate and accepts Bitcoin alongside standard payment methods. A 7-day money-back guarantee applies exclusively to the unlimited VIPERUNL plan. The service follows a Notice-and-Takedown (NTD) policy and retains IP logs for 14 days.

Plans and Connections

The VIPER10 plan provides 5 simultaneous connections with speed limitations. The standard plan increases this to 20 simultaneous connections. The VIPERUNL plan supports 40 simultaneous connections with unlimited download speeds, making it the top-tier option for high-volume users. Block plans (500 GB, 1,000 GB, 2,000 GB) allow purchase of a fixed data amount without a monthly subscription, with 40 connections available. No newsreader is included with any plan.

Infrastructure and Policy

ViperNews runs its own Tier-1 backbone, which means it does not depend on a third-party network for content delivery. Servers are located exclusively in the Netherlands. The provider applies a Notice-and-Takedown (NTD) policy for reported content, rather than a DMCA-only policy. IP logs are retained for 14 days. Binary retention stands at 1,500 days; text/headers retention extends to 3,500 days. A 99% completion rate is reported across indexed newsgroups.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does ViperNews offer a free trial?

ViperNews does not offer a free trial. A 7-day money-back guarantee is available for the unlimited VIPERUNL plan only.

What server locations does ViperNews use?

ViperNews operates its own Tier-1 backbone exclusively in the Netherlands. There are no US servers; all connections route through NL infrastructure.

How many simultaneous connections does ViperNews support?

VIPER10 supports 5 connections, the standard plan supports 20, and VIPERUNL supports 40. Block plans also support up to 40 simultaneous connections.

What is the binary retention period at ViperNews?

ViperNews advertises binary retention of 1,500 days and text/header retention of 3,500 days.

Does ViperNews accept Bitcoin?

Yes, ViperNews accepts Bitcoin as a payment method alongside standard payment options.

ViperNews is a Netherlands-based provider with its own Tier-1 backbone. The tiered plan structure covers a range of connection counts and block plan options. The 1,500-day binary retention is shorter than some providers, and the 7-day money-back guarantee applies only to the VIPERUNL plan. The NTD content policy and 14-day IP log retention are aspects relevant to privacy-conscious users.