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Best New Usenet Providers of 2010

December 28, 2010 by

This year brought some exciting new entrants into the Usenet space.  We would like to highlight our choices for the Best New Usenet Providers of 2010.  We will go in order from #1 to #3 and give you a glimpse into the offerings of each newsgroup service.

1. FastUsenet.org

FastUsenet.org is our choice for the Best New Usenet Provider of 2010.  The service launched earlier this year and offers a good combination of features and value.  With over 817 days of binary retention along with SSL and 50 connections for only $9.95 a month.  New customers can test the service with the 14 day FastUsenet free trial.  In addition to your standard Usenet features FastUsenet.org also offers a simple iPhone newsreader and web interface.

2. NewsServers.net

NewsServers.net offers unlimited and metered Usenet accounts.  They have also partnered with SecureVPNZ to offer customers personal VPN access.  New customers can try the 7 day free NewsServers.net trial.  The service offers 550+ days of binary retention, 50 connections, SSL and unlimited newsgroup downloads for $12.95 a month.

3. Red Orb News

Red Orb News launched early in 2010 and offers both unlimited and metered monthly Usenet plans.  The service is owned by a previous administrator of Slyck.com, another trusted resource for all things Usenet.  Enjoy 630+ days of binary retention along with SSL and 20 connections starting at $1.99 a month.

Cheers to the teams at FastUsenet.org, NewsServers.net and Red Orb News.  In addition Newsgroups.com and StealthNews were also considered for our list of the best new Usenet providers.  For more information on any of the newsgroup services above along with the latest free trials and special offers visit Newsgroup Reviews.

Filed Under: Fast Usenet, NewsServers.net, Red Orb News, Usenet Providers Tagged With:

Give the Gift of Usenet this Christmas : Holiday Deals

December 11, 2010 by

With Christmas shopping in full swing why not give the gift of Usenet this holiday season.  For less than $100 you can gift a full year of unlimited newsgroup access from leading Usenet providers including UseNetServer and Astraweb.

Here is a list of current Usenet specials that include a full year of Usenet access.  Click on any link below to take advantage of the discounted price.

1. UseNetServer – $95 for 12 months unlimited Usenet + Search feature

2. Astraweb – $96 for 12 months unlimited Usenet

3. Newshosting – $155 for 12 months unlimited or $189 with Easynews access

4. Newsguy – $190 for a year of unlimited Usenet downloads

5. NewsgroupDirect – $200 for a year of unlimited Usenet + storage

For those who are interested in something a little less expensive here are some quarterly and 6 month Usenet specials:

1. Ngroups – $30 for 3 months of unlimited Usenet + storage

2. UseNetNow – $30 for 3 months unlimited Usenet access

3. Newshosting – $83 for 6 months NH Unlimited Usenet

Last but certainly not least some monthly recurring Usenet deals:

1. UseNetServer – $10 a month unlimited Usenet + Search feature

2. NewsDemon – $9.99 a month unlimited Usenet + Storage + Newsreader

3. ThunderNews – $10.49 a month unlimited Usenet + Newsreader

4. Supernews – $9.99 a month unlimited Usenet access

5. Astraweb – $11 a month unlimited Usenet account

6. Newshosting – $12.95 a month unlimited Usenet or $15.95 with Easynews access

7. Ngroups – $9.99 a month unlimited newsgroups + Storage

8. Fast Usenet – $9.95 a month unlimited Usenet

9. UseNetNow – $10.39 a month unlimited Usenet

10. NewsgroupDirect – $16 a month unlimited Usenet + Storage

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from Newsgroup Reviews!

Filed Under: Astraweb, Fast Usenet, NewsDemon, NewsgroupDirect, Newsguy, Newshosting, Ngroups, Supernews, ThunderNews, Usenet Providers, UseNetNow, UseNetServer Tagged With: , ,

FastUsenet Oktoberfest Special and 14 Day Free Trial

October 4, 2010 by

A couple weeks ago we wrote about the launch of FastUsenet.org and their iPad giveaway.  Since then the service has announced an Oktoberfest special and free newsgroup trial.


During FastUsenet’s Oktoberfest special you can sign up for unlimited Usenet access for $9.95 a month.  With 732 days of binary retention, free SSL and 50 connections that’s quite a value.  The service also offers a basic web reader and iPhone newsreader.

In addition to the Oktoberfest deal FastUsenet.org is offering all new subscribers a free newsgroup trial.  Enjoy 14 days of access and up to 15 GB of downloads free of charge to test the service.

Read our FastUsenet review to learn more or sign up for the 14 day free trial during the Oktoberfest special and enjoy unlimited Usenet for just $9,95 a month.  Other discounted plans include 35 GB for $5.95, 15 GB for $3.95 and 6 GB for $2.95 a month.

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FastUsenet.org Launch and Free Apple iPad Giveaway

September 25, 2010 by

FastUsenet.org launched a new Usenet service yesterday.  To celebrate they are offering 50% discounts on all accounts.  The plans range from 6 GB a month to unlimited access.  All of which include iPhone and web newsreaders.


The FastUsenet service appears comparable to other leading newsgroup vendors.  We haven’t had a chance to test the service.  They offer a demo of the iPhone and web readers online.  While FastUsenet is not offering a free trial you could sign up for the 6 GB account ($3.95) to get a feel for the service.

Along with the 50% discount and iPad / web newsreaders, FastUsenet is giving away an Apple iPad 16GB WiFi edition.  Sign up for service between now and March 1st, 2011 to be automatically entered to win.

Read our FastUsenet review to learn more about the service or sign up for your chance to win the iPad.

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