| Rank | Provider | Features | Reviews | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Giganews  |
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$20 USD |
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| 2 | UsenetServer |
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$10 USD |
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| 3 | Usenet.net |
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$9.99 USD |
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| 4 | Easynews |
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$9.99 USD |
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| 5 | Newshosting |
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$9.99 USD |
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| 6 | Astraweb |
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$11 USD |
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| 7 | Supernews  |
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$9.99 USD |
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| 8 | NewsDemon |
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$10 USD |
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| 9 | ThunderNews  |
|
$15 USD |
|
| 10 | NewsgroupDirect |
|
$12 USD |
Post Date: May 11, 2012
We mentioned before in various places about the imminent closing of NZBS.org, the USENET indexing website. Well, if you are having problems finding a good NZB index, or just always wanted to build your own USENET index, private or published on the web, NewzNab is probably the index building software you need. Most of the [...]
Read the NewzNab – Build Your Own Index
Post Date: May 3, 2012
One of our most popular binary download clients, SABNZBD, recently announced the release of their new beta version to the public. Version 0.7.0 is now available for download and the developers have added on several new features to make things more convenient for many users with limited bandwidth. Download Manager – New Quota System The [...]
Read the New SABNZBD Beta – Version 0.7.0 Has Some Nice New Features
Post Date: April 26, 2012
Over the last few years it has become almost routine that new legislation being introduced into Congress that potentially invades the privacy of the US citizen. Often these bills narrow the gap between law enforcement and corporate interests. In the most recent attempts the SOPA and PIPA bills attacked Internet piracy and copyright infringement. Often [...]
Read the CISPA and USENET: What USENET Members Need To Know
Post Date: April 23, 2012
For a long time, years literally Merlin’s portal was one of our most popular USENET search engines. At one time having a huge following, large enough to keep the NZB search site open. But, like many sites of this nature, much of the following was due to Merlin’s offering, while another large portion of the [...]
Read the Merlin’s Portal Finally Closed Completely
Post Date: April 22, 2012
In the last few weeks the developers over at Easynews have been busy spooling their server and creating a retention increase of 55 days. That brought their retention from 1275 days all the way up to 1330, and that isn’t all that their monthly newsletter talked about. NNTP Only Accounts Now Available For those more [...]
Read the Easynews Announces Retention Increases, NNTP Only, More
Post Date: April 20, 2012
Internet surfers using Usenet, torrenting, and other P2P type services in the UK can now expect to have their connection watched by Big Brother. According to ZDNet, the agency responsible for monitoring the internet traffic will be their intelligence agency GCHQ. A warrant is still required, according to the report, but ISP’s will be now [...]
Read the Big Brother Is Unleashed: UK Now Monitoring Internet and Phone Traffic
Post Date: April 17, 2012
If you pay much attention to Facebook fan pages, (and we do, here at Usenetreviews.com,) you may already know that Newsbin has announced that they will be releasing a version of their newsreader client soon for the Android. Now Usenet junkies will be able to download and communicate with their favorite newsgroups from the convenience [...]
Read the Android Version Of Newsbin Client To Be Released Soon
Post Date: April 14, 2012
If you’ve been debating lately about the Alt.binz newsreader client, and haven’t jumped on the train yet, then there’s an all new incentive to get aboard…a version that is completely free. The free client has almost all of the same features of the paid client, but it does have a few limitations. Now, we know [...]
Read the Like Alt.Binz? Now There’s A Free Version
Post Date: April 11, 2012
Copyrights are very valuable, at least according to the MPA and RIAA they are potentially worth billions…and the privacy of individuals amounts to nothing, in their eyes. In order to prove their point ISP’s and the RIAA have partnered and schemed to monitor everything that everyone does online to include your banking, purchases, and especially [...]
Read the RIAA Now Actively Monitoring Usenet Users
Post Date: April 10, 2012
Okay folks, we recieved this announcement a little late, so we will keep this post short and sweet! NewsgroupDirect has had such a great response from their members, and new memberships, that they have decided to pull the Terrabyte Tuesday special out of the hat again. The Terrabyte block account with all the bells and [...]
Read the NewsgroupDirect Loving The Terrabyte Tuesday
Post Date: April 8, 2012
One of the most popular file sharing services in the world, Rapidshare, has been ordered by a court in Germany to start monitoring uploads to their servers for copyright infringing material. And, just like all the other highly aggressive methods for preventing online piracy, is being criticized for the privacy invasion. At this point the [...]
Read the German Court Orders Rapidshare To Filter Uploads
Post Date: April 5, 2012
The development team has announced the release of a maintenance version…v 0.6.15. The release will ensure all functions operate properly and securely. This is one of the most popular readers in the Usenet community…partially because of it’s flexibility, and partially because of the cost, free. About The Release The version 0.6.15 release originally occurred on [...]
Read the SABnzbd Developers Issue Maintenance Release
Post Date: April 2, 2012
Almost all of the Usenet providers have many options for access to their Usenet servers, but there are basically two types: Unlimited Access accounts, or Block, also called metered access. An unlimited account will allow you just that, unlimited access, while the Block Accounts will allow you a set amount of GB’s downloading. For some, [...]
Read the Unlimited And Block Plans Compared
Post Date: March 30, 2012
Newsbin members will be applauding soon…the newest version of NBRemote, v 1.0.5 will hit the market and will bring even more convenience for your remote access to your Newsbin Pro client. NBRemote is a full functioned remote control for Newsbin Pro…it can be used to start downloads from virtually any type of mobile device, an [...]
Read the New Version of NBRemote Released: V. 1.0.5
Post Date: March 27, 2012
Giganews offering of Dump Truck online storage has proven to be one of the most popular features that they give with their service. Their reliable, highly secure storage has made it easy for the Giganews members to upload, back up, and store their files. Now the Golden Frog team has announced a new feature they [...]
Read the New Feature For Dump Truck – Folder Uploads
Post Date: March 21, 2012
After a while the same old internet day after day just loses some of the luster it used to have. One of our most popular featured Usenet providers, Astraweb, is now letting new subscribers get 3 months for $20, or annual plans for $80. You can do your research, and shop around, but finding a [...]
Read the $80 Annual Plans Offered By Astraweb
Post Date: March 20, 2012
Newsbin has announced the release of their newest client version 6.3. They have included a lot of improvements that will interest many, some features and improvements are completely a convenience, but the conveniences are the type that will be enjoyed by all of their members. they make the system easier to use, your downloading more [...]
Read the Newsbin Announces The Release Of Newsbin Pro V6.3 Client
Post Date: March 17, 2012
Several of the providers we feature here on Usenetreviews have made announcements in the last several weeks that they had surpassed the 1,300 day mark on their retention levels. Joining the elite ranks in the last few weeks were NewsDemon, Newshosting, UseNetServer, and Astraweb. We believe that the innovation, and growth that has been displayed [...]
Read the 1,300 Days Retention – What Was Happening In August 2008
