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UseNetServer Update – Cheaper, Faster, Better Usenet

August 23, 2010 by

The Fall is almost here.  Lots of updates and announcements over the last few weeks with more to come as Usenet providers prepare for the busy months ahead.  Today’s news comes from UseNetServer who just launched a new site design.


UseNetServer has built a reputation around quality and value.  They really made a splash last year by offering a $10 High-Speed Plus account.  The new slogan “Cheaper, Faster, Better Usenet” is direct and to the point.  UNS offers a lot for the price with high retention, fast reliable service and their Global Search feature.

The UseNetServer.com update seemed to center around a fresh look for the site.  The layout and design are clear and easy to read.  The important points of the service (retention, completion, unlimited access) stand out as well as the Global Search feature and 14-day free trial.  The “as low as” prices state the price if paying quarterly.  Otherwise you add around $1.50-$2.00 for monthly billing.  The best value is in the $10/mo. or $95.40 annual UNS specials.

Over the weekend we tested UNS and the results were impressive.  They advertise 600 days of binary retention yet we were able to download complete file sets over 630 days.  A sign of future growth perhaps?  To learn more about the service read our UseNetServer review or sign up for a free trial.

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Here is the official press release:

ASHBURN, Va., Aug. 24 /PRNewswire/ — USENETSERVER.COM, the recognized leader in affordable Usenet access, is pleased to announce the launch of its new internationalized website.

The new UsenetServer.com website launch is part of UsenetServer’s commitment to bring premium, affordable Usenet to end-users throughout the world. In addition to more streamlined content and other tools, such as the Newsgroup Search feature, the new site incorporates translated content for 10 different languages. UsenetServer welcomes users worldwide to explore any of its affordable, unlimited accounts with a 14 day/10 GB free trial.

In addition to the new site, UsenetServer.com recently deployed massive storage and network upgrades to the UNS server farms in both the United States and Europe, bringing UsenetServer.com’s Usenet newsgroup article retention to 600+ days for binaries and over two years for text groups.

Look for other exciting service enhancements from UsenetServer later this year.

About UsenetServer.com:

UsenetServer.com is the world’s premier provider of Usenet newsgroup access. As the industry-leader in service reliability, speed, and retention, UsenetServer.com is committed to providing outstanding Usenet access to over 100,000 uncensored newsgroups from its servers in the United States and Europe.

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UseNetServer Now Accepts PayPal

July 7, 2010 by

UseNetServer just announced support for Paypal.  This makes the sign up process more flexible and convenient to those who prefer Paypal or were looking for alternatives to credit card payments.  Especially useful for international customers.

Here is the official UNS announcement:

UseNetServer Now Accepting PayPal

July 7, 2010 – UseNetServer, a top-tier, best value Usenet provider, announced today that it is now accepting payments through PayPal. for its Usenet newsgroup access service. UseNetServer is proud and excited to offer PayPal™ to its Usenet subscribers internationally as part of its continued dedication to provide its users with fast, safe and secure Usenet newsgroup access. The service offerings at UseNetServer today include 600 days binary retention, over 2 years of text retention, Unlimited Usenet access, 99%+ completion, up to 20 simultaneous NNTP connections and 256bit safe and secure SSL connectivity to its servers worldwide.

For more information, visit our website at www.UseNetServer.com and chat with one of our UseNetServer support team members 24/7.

Read our UNS review to learn more about their newsgroup  services or sign up for their current special and enjoy $10 unlimited Usenet for life.

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Escape the Heat This Summer : 5 Great Usenet Offers

June 15, 2010 by

Escape the heat and enjoy unlimited newsgroup access this summer.  New to Usenet?  No better time than now to give it a try.  Below is our list of the top 5 summer Usenet offers.  Visit the Usenet specials section of NewsgroupReviews.com for a complete list.

1.  Giganews

Giganews is offering a World Cup special which includes unlimited Usenet access, 50 connections and SSL for $19.99 a month.  Read our Giganews review for more details.

2.  Astraweb

Astraweb is offering unlimited Usenet access, 20 connections and SSL for $11 a month or $96 a year.  Read our Astraweb review for more details.

3.  Supernews

Supernews is offering unlimited Usenet access, 30 connections and SSL for $9.99 a month.  Read our Supernews review for more details.

4.  UseNetServer

UseNetServer is offering unlimited Usenet access, 20 connections and SSL encryption for $10 a month.  Read our UseNetServer review for more details.

5.  NewsDemon

NewsDemon is offering unlimited Usenet access, 50 connections and SSL for $10.95 a month.  Read our NewsDemon review for more details.

Filed Under: Astraweb, Giganews, NewsDemon, Supernews, Usenet Providers, UseNetServer Tagged With: , , ,

Could the Usenet Retention War be Nearing an End?

April 30, 2010 by

The battle over binary retention started  early last year when several Usenet providers including Giganews, Newshosting, UseNetServer, NewsDemon and Astraweb announced they were increasing binary retention into the 365-400 day ranges.  By late Summer they had all surpassed the year mark and have been continuing to spool ever since.  Now each service has reached 600 days of binary retention.

Could it be that the end of the retention war is nearing?  Earlier this week UseNetServer, Newshosting and others hit the 600 day mark for binary retention.  As we mentioned in our UNS post on Monday.  The 600 mark is a great achievement but it didn’t take us by surprise as each service has been growing retention daily for well over a year.  The surprise came when the increases stopped at 600 days.  Could this mark the end of the battle for UseNetServer, Newshosting and others?  Leaving Giganews and Astraweb to decide the final winner.

Maybe or maybe not.  We have no idea but let’s assume for a moment that Giganews, Astraweb and a handful of others are the only remaining Usenet providers increasing retention daily.  What does it mean for customers and the market as a whole?  Will Giganews and Astraweb reap the benefits?  Will sign ups suffer as the retention gap widens or might they actually increase?

If most providers stop at 600 days what does it mean to customers?

It depends on the user.  Some rarely download content over 200 days old and won’t care.  While others want the maximum number of days available and will choose based on retention levels.  Brings the “more than a mouthful” analogy to mind.

How might it effect the market?

A decision to stop at 600 days would leave Giganews, Astraweb and a handful of others to battle it out.  At $11 a month, Astraweb could have a hard time keeping pace with Giganews.  Not only in storage cost but in providing stable, reliabile service.  If they can pull it off though it would be a big win for them

Will Giganews and Astraweb reap the benefits?

Short term we think both services will see an increase in sign ups if the binary retention gap widens.  Over the long term it depends on price and reliability.  Given the price of Giganews accounts along with their history of high retention, we wouldn’t be surprised to see them spool well past the competition.  Along with adding more value through services like VyprVPN.

Will sign ups suffer if the retention gap widens or might they actually increase?

We need the crystal ball for this one.  Initially we suspect sign ups could suffer if the retention gap windens.  In three months if Astraweb is offering relioable service with 700 days of retention for $11 a month they could certainly benefit.  However, if service levels drop or Astraweb increases prices users could start migrating to UseNetServer who offers reliable service for $10 a month.

We’ll just have to wait and see how everything shakes out.  It will certainly make the next few months more interesting.

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References:

Giganews retention:  631 days
Astraweb retention:  621 days
Newshosting retention: 600 days
UseNetServer retention: 600 days

Giganews – unlimited Usenet + VyprVPN
UseNetServer – $10 unlimited Usenet
Astraweb – $11 unlimited Usenet

Filed Under: Astraweb, Giganews, Newshosting, Usenet Providers, UseNetServer Tagged With: , , ,

UseNetServer Hits 600 Days Binary Retention

April 26, 2010 by

Congratulations to UseNetServer who just crossed 600 days of binary retention.

UseNetServer continues to offer one of the best values in Usenet with $10 unlimited newsgroup access.  Visit our UseNetServer $10 special page for more details.

Here are some highlights of the UNS High-Speed Plus account:
– $10/mo. unlimited Usenet access for life
– 600 days binary retention
– 740 days text retention
– 99% completion rate
– 20 connections
– UNS Global Search
– free SSL encryption

To learn more read our UseNetServer review or sign up and enjoy!

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UseNetServer – 2010 NGR Editors Choice Award

April 5, 2010 by

Congratulations to UseNetServer for recently being selected for an NGR Editors’ Choice Award.  The awards represents our picks for the top 5 Usenet providers and are updated quarterly to keep up with the market.  The value and reliability of UNS helped them make it all the way up to #2 in our latest list.

As mentioned in previous posts the awards are given in recognition of the best Usenet providers based on factors including service level, performance, and value.  The providers bearing this title are thoroughly tested and evaluated by the NGR editors.  UseNetServer joins Giganews, Binverse, NewsDemon and Supernews as our latest Editors Choice selections.

For UseNetServer the deciding factors included the value and reliability of the service.  Their $10 unlimited special helped them earn the #2 spot.  Other top providers including Supernews and NewsDemon offer comparably priced accounts.  However, UseNetServer stands out for offering high binary retention along with UNS global search which allows you to search newsgroups without downloading headers.

Let’s take a closer look at the UNS High-Speed Plus account features:

575+ Days of Binary Retention
– UseNetServer offers over a year and a half of binary retention along with two years of text retention.  That puts them right in line with other top providers.  Retention continues to grow daily with no end in sight.

Unlimited Usenet Access – $10 a Month for Life!
– The UNS High-Speed Plus plan is normally $17.95 a month.  They are currently offering the same service to NGR visitors for $10 a month for life.  That’s 40% off for the life of the account.  With high retention and UNS global search we consider this one of the best deals around.

UNS Global Search
– The UNS global search tool provides a nice online interface for searching newsgroups.  It offers a number of filters to narrow down search results.  Using UNS global search will save you the hassle of downloading headers.  It currently supports searching up to 250 days of posts.  We look forward to future increases.

24/7 Customer Support – Phone, Online, Email
– You hope to never have technical or billing issues but if the time arises it’s great to know you’re covered.  With UseNetServer you can contact support by phone, chat live online or drop them an email.  You can also find answers to common questions in the support area.

Other UNS features include 99%+ completion rate, news servers located in the US and Europe, up to 20 simultaneous connections and free 256-bit SSL encryption.  All of that packed into a $10 account helped UNS earn an NGR Editors’ Choice Award.  To learn more read our UseNetServer review or sign up for a $10 unlimited account.

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Usenet Providers Reach for 600 Days Binary Retention

March 28, 2010 by

Several Usenet providers are about to hit the 600 day mark for binary retention.  Here is a list of where each provider stands today:
– Giganews – 598 days
– Astraweb – 587 days
– NewsDemon – 571 days
– Newshosting – 571 days
– UseNetServer – 571 days

We’ve covered retention increases in several posts over the last year but it never fails.  Each time we start preparing for the post we reflect on how far retention has come from the early days.

This time around we’d like to have some extra fun.  If each of the Usenet providers listed above continues to grow retention daily here are the resulting dates when they will hit 600, 700, 800, 900 and 1,000 days of retention.

600 Days Binary Retention:
– Giganews – March 30th
– Astraweb – April 10th
– NewsDemon – April 26th
– Newshosting – April 26th
– UseNetServer – April 26th

700 Days Binary Retention:
– Giganews – July 8, 2010
– Astraweb – July 19, 2010
– NewsDemon – August 4, 2010
– Newshosting – August 4, 2010
– UseNetServer – August 4, 2010

800 Days Binary Retention:
– Giganews – October 16, 2010
– Astraweb – October 27, 2010
– NewsDemon – November 12, 2010
– Newshosting – November 12, 2010
– UseNetServer – November 12, 2010

900 Days Binary Retention:
– Giganews – January 24, 2011
– Astraweb – February 4, 2011
– NewsDemon – February 20, 2011
– Newshosting – February 20, 2011
– UseNetServer – February 20, 2011

1,000 Days Binary Retention:
– Giganews – May 4, 2011
– Astraweb – May 15th, 2011
– NewsDemon – May 31, 2011
– Newshosting – May 31, 2011
– UseNetServer – May 31, 2011

The dates are contingent on each newsgroup service continuing to spool retention daily.  Visit our binary retention chart at anytime along the way to see where each provider stands.

Filed Under: Astraweb, Giganews, NewsDemon, Newshosting, Usenet Providers, UseNetServer Tagged With: , , , , , ,

UseNetServer : 550 Days Binary Retention for $10/mo.

March 7, 2010 by

This time last year we were reading retention announcements. UseNetServer, Giganews, Astraweb, Newshosting and NewsDemon reaching for a year of binary retention.  Oh what a difference a year makes!

Now we see UseNetServer offering 550 days of binary retention for $10 a month.  That’s over a year and a half of retention for $10!  Quite an accomplishment considering how important a few extra days of retention was in the past.

When it comes to binary retention Giganews still leads the way with 577 days.  Followed by Astraweb at 567 days.  However, neither offers unlimited Usenet access for $10 a month like UseNetServer.

There are also other newsgroup services in the same price range.  Supernews at $9.99 a month offering a very reliable service with 350 days retention.  NewsDemon offers comparable retention to UNS plus a free newsreader for $10.95 a month.  Astraweb offers an additional 17 days of binaries for $11 a month.

In the end though UseNetServer is the best deal going right now.  The combination of price and retention make them very hard to beat.

If you’re waiting around for a $10 Giganews account you should hedge your bet.  I think it’s more likely we’ll see premium providers like Giganews, Newshosting and others start to set themselves apart by offering valuable add-on services as we’ve seen with the recent release of Giganews VPN access.

We always encourage month to month Usenet accounts.  The UNS $10 deal is just that.  You receive unlimited newsgroup access for $10 a month for the life of your account.  Stay for years or cancel anytime.  They also offer an annual account option for $95.40 a year.  A great value that breaks down to $7.95 a month.

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Thanksgiving Usenet Specials – $5 Unlimited Access

November 25, 2009 by

Update – here are the links to each special.  The links will be active beginning at 5:00 AM EST Thursday morning. Until then you will see retail pricing.

Newshosting – $5 unlimited Usenet access
– unlimited downloads
– 450 days retention
– 60 connections
– free SSL

UseNetServer – $5 unlimited Usenet access
– unlimited downloads
– 450 days retention
– 20 connections
– global search
– free SSL

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If you’ve been following our Usenet Black Friday post then you know there are some great deals coming just around the corner.  We have been very happy with the response from Usenet providers this year and think everyone will enjoy the savings.

To get a jump start on the festivities Newshosting and UseNetServer are going to offer $5 unlimited Usenet accounts starting at 5:00 AM EST Thanksgiving day, November 26th.  Come back or visit Newsgroup Reviews in the morning to take advantage of either deal.

Here are the details of the Thanksgiving Day Usenet specials:
– Newshosting NHXL unlimited account – 60 connections, free SSL – $5 for the first month and then $19.95 a month thereafter.
– UseNetServer High Speed Plus unlimited – 20 connections, free SSL- $5 for the first month and then $17.95 thereafter.

Thanks to both Newshosting and UseNetServer for getting the weekend Usenet celebration started early.  Also make sure to visit Newsgroup Reviews at 12:01 GMT on Black Friday, November 27 for lots more deals!

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Usenet Black Friday Deals – Newsgroup Reviews (NGR)

November 24, 2009 by

November 29, 2013 update – please see our updated Black Friday / Cyber Monday Usenet deals post for the latest specials.  Including heavily discounted promotions for unlimited Usenet, block accounts and more.

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It’s time to launch the Usenet Black Friday deals.  Enjoy some of the best deals of 2009 courtesy of several top Usenet providers.  We’ve got some great holiday specials along with a few NGR exclusives.

We will start from the top and cover the top 10 Black Friday Usenet deals of 2009.  Click on any provider below or visit the Newsgroup Reviews home page for sign up details.

1. NewsDemon – $9.95 unlimited Usenet access for life!

Enjoy a NewsDemon Unlimited Plus Usenet account for $9.95 a month for the life of your account.  No term commitments.  Pay monthly and keep the great price as long as your account is active.  This discount is over 55% off the normal retail price of $22.99.

The Unlimited Plus Newsdemon plan is their premier account.  It includes unlimited downloads from over 450 days of binary retention across some 107,000 newsgroups.  The plan includes all the extras – up to 20 connections, SSL encryption and a free newsreader.  They also offer news servers in both the US and Europe for the best speed and reliability.

2. Binverse – 155 GB Free Trial + 20% off your first month

Binverse is offering NGR customers a two part special.  First you will receive a 14 day free trial with up to 155 GB of downloads.  If you decide you like Binverse (and we think you will) they will also discount your first month of unlimited access by taking 20% off the price.  A win / win.

Binverse has a lot to offer newsgroup customers.  Especially those new to Usenet.  They include their own free newsreader which allows you to easily search for content, download, repair and extract.  The service boasts 400+ days of binary retention, thumbnail picture previews, Usenet search engine, file previews and SSL encryption.

3. Supernews – $9.99 unlimited Usenet

NGR visitors can enjoy unlimited Supernews Usenet access for $9.99 a month.  There is no long term commitment required for the discount.  Enjoy unlimited downloads from over 350 days of binary retention, 1,000 days of text posts, 99%+ completion rate, up to 30 connections and server farms in the United States, Europe and Asia for the best performance.

4. Thundernews – 50% off lifetime discount on any monthly plan

Thundernews is offering a great Black Friday Usenet special including 50% off all monthly accounts.  By monthly they mean accounts that are billed monthly with no long-term commitment.  That means you can enjoy unlimited Thundernews access for $10.99 a month or if you don’t need quite that much you can grab a 75 GB a month account for $8.50 a month which is a great deal.  Thundernews accounts offer 395 days retention, 20 connections, SSL encryption, free News Rover newsreader and 24/7 live chat support.

5. UseNetNow – $8.99 unlimited Usenet for life

UseNetNow is offering unlimited newsgroup accounts for $8.99.  While UseNetNow isn’t quite as well known as some of the others on our list we have had the opportunity to review the service and get to know a representative that frequents DSL Reports forums.  The service is fast, reliable and at $8.99 a great value.  Enjoy unlimited access to over 365 days of binary retention (growing to 400), 20 connections, free SSL and servers in both the US and Europe.

6. NewsgroupDirect – $1 unlimited Usenet for two months

We debated on where this deal would fall in the list.  NGD is letting new customers enjoy their first two months of unlimited Usenet access for only $1 a month.  Then the plan reverts back to regular price which is $20 a month.  It is a great deal.  Especially for those new to Usenet or to NewsgroupDirect that want time to try it out.  Otherwise we prefer the $9-$10 a month lifetime deals.  NewsgroupDirect is also offering $5 off all block accounts for Black Friday.

7. Newshosting – $5 unlimited Usenet for the first month

Newshosting is offering new customers a 75% discount off the first month of unlimited Usenet access.  Sign up for an NHXL account which includes unlimited downloads, 450 days of binary retention, up to 60 connections, free SSL and access to news servers in the US and Europe.  After the first month the account will revert to regular pricing which is $19.95 a month.

8. Alt.Binaries – 50% off all plans for first 6 months

AltBinaries offers some really good pricing on metered Usenet accounts.  Meaning a set amount of bandwidth each month.  With the 50% discount you can really save a lot.  For example 80 GB a month of downloads would only cost under $6.50 a month for the first 6 months.  AltBinaries offers customers 170 days of binary retention, 20 connections, SSL, free header downloads and web access to picture newsgroups.

9. UseNetServer – $5 unlimited Usenet for the first month

UseNetServer is offering new customers over 70% off the first month of unlimited Usenet access.  Sign up for a High-Speed Plus account which includes unlimited downloads, 450 days of binary retention, up to 20 connections, free SSL, global search and access to news servers in the US and Europe.  After the first month the account will revert to regular pricing which is $17.95 a month.

10. Newsguy – Buy One Get One (BOGO) Usenet Accounts

Newsguy just launched what they are calling their “Christmas Giveaway” which is basically a BOGO Usenet sale.  Buy any Newsguy account and get the second one free.  It applies to all accounts including annual terms which are already discounted quite a bit.  Newsguy offers 300 days of binary retention to some 107,000 newsgroups, web Usenet access, up to 32 connections, a newsgroup search engine and free SSL.

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A sincere thank you to all the Usenet providers for offering holiday specials.  We hope this will become a yearly tradition and appreciate your efforts and consideration in making the deals available.

To our NGR visitors we hope you enjoy the Black Friday Usenet specials.  Save some money and enjoy the newsgroup access.  For those new to Usenet we welcome you to the community – enjoy!

Filed Under: Alt Binaries, NewsDemon, NewsgroupDirect, Newsguy, Newshosting, Supernews, ThunderNews, Usenet Providers, UseNetNow, UseNetServer Tagged With: , , ,
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