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theCubeNet Slickdeals Promotion

February 9, 2013 by NGR

It looks like theCubeNet team is almost giving away 25 GB blocks in a new promotion that has taken off on Slickdeals today. We’re not sure how long the deal will last but right now you can sign up for 25 GB block accounts for just $1.29. For comparison their regular price is $6.99 for the account. According to Slickdeals you can sign up for multiple blocks. Even if you already have an unlimited plan this could compliment it well.

theCubeNet Slickdeals Promotion

The latest theCubeNet special is great for those who need a small block for backups or fills. Then again you can grab multiple 25 GB blocks and stack them. As with all theCubeNet blocks the 25 GB never expires. So you can use it until depleted. To save either come in from the Slickdeals page or use promo code FBtest5.

25 GB theCubeNet block – $1.29 one-time fee (normally $6.99

If you haven’t tried theCubeNet yet then this promotion is a good chance to test them out. You can read our theCubeNet review to learn more about the service and our experience using it.

theCubeNet supports around 1,635 days of binary retention. Along with free SSL encryption for all customers. They offer members 50 connections with all block plans. theCubeNet block accounts are shareable with up to three users. They also make a free registered copy of News Rover available if you need a newsreader.

Visit Slickdeals or sign up on theCubeNet.com using coupon code FBtest5 for the $1.29 25 GB block.

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UseNetServer Full Header Retention

January 27, 2013 by NGR

UseNetServer members have access to more headers as UNS now supports full header retention. The UNS engineering team put a lot of effort into making full headers possible. In the weeks to come all members will be transitioned to the new set of article headers which have different article numbers. You don’t have to wait though as UseNetServer will let you go ahead and migrate over now. We’ll show you how in a moment.

UNS Header Retention

Members of UseNetServer can either wait or go ahead and migrate to enjoy the full header retention right away. Those who want to migrate early will need to make a change on the UseNetServer website. Along with changing your Usenet client in preparation for the new article numbers. The first thing you’ll want to do is log into the UseNetServer control panel. From there click the “Change XOVER Server” link.

Next you’ll want to update your newsgroup client. UNS provides details in their FAQ about the new headers:

How do I get my newsclient updated with new headers?

Newsleecher: No problems detected when switching. However, this may not be uniform across all versions.
* Right-click and select Wipe Group Cache. You can then download the headers again.

Newsbin Pro: [16:07:55] ERROR – Server:UsenetServer Reports bogus MaxGroup > MinSpool Groups numbers :878:338016 – alt.binaries.pictures.rail
Must unsubscribe/resubscribe to group
* Right-click on the subscribed group and choose Post Storage > Delete Stored Posts. Then you can download the headers again.

Grabit: Incrimental Update fails when retreiving new headers, causing all headers to disappear.
* Right-click on the newsgroup (or the server) and choose Full Update.

Xnews: old headers w/o already downloaded bodies fail to load.
* Click Group > Refresh Headers Special
* Select the entire range
* Select “Retreive and INclude read articles”
* Click Okay

News Rover: old headers w/o stored bodies fail to load.
Right-click on newsgroup and choose “Redownload list of available messages.”

Thunderbird and Outlook Express/Windows Mail have to have the group physically removed/unsubscribed and re-added.

Unison: Right click on the newsgroup then click “reset newsgroup”

If you’re new to UseNetServer and would like to give the service a test drive UNS offers a 14 day, 10 GB free trial.

If headers are a confusing topic then check out Newsbin’s resourceful guide on how to download headers with their Usenet reader. Newsbin is our favorite client for downloading headers. Especially for large newsgroups. Newsbin let’s you to download all headers or the latest in a group. You can also search for newsgroups and subscribe to them inside the client. Newsbin offers new users a 10 day free trial as well.

With the popularity of Usenet search engines and binary clients like the Newshosting browser and SABnzbd some of you probably aren’t too familiar with the term headers. That’s understandable. If you can easily find Usenet content currently then ignore our post for now. If you ever find searching for content through other sites and client search engines challenging then headers are there for you to fall back on as needed.

So what the heck is a header? Without getting all techie we’ll give you a quick explanation. When articles are posted to a newsgroup they include header information. For simplicity think of Usenet headers as being similar to email headers. For Usenet a header displays the subject of the post, date posted, article number and list the newsgroups in which it was posted. There’s more but that gives you an idea of why headers are useful.

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Filed Under: Usenet Providers, UseNetServer Tagged With: UseNetServer header retention

Newshosting Full Header Retention

January 25, 2013 by NGR

Newshosting shared some exciting news with uses earlier today by announcing that the service will support full header retention. Their engineering team has been hard at work to make full headers a reality. In the coming weeks users will automatically transition to the new set of article headers with different article numbers. You don’t have to wait though since Newshosting will let you migrate over now. We’ll show you how in a moment.

Newshosting full header retention

Would you like to go ahead and migrate over to full header retention? If so be aware that you’ll need to make some changes both on the Newshosting site and likely in your Usenet client to accommodate the new article numbers. The first step is to log into the Newshosting control panel and click the “Change XOVER Server” link.

The next step depends on your newsreader. Here’s a summary from their new headers FAQ:

How do I get my newsclient updated with new headers?

Newsleecher: No problems detected when switching. However, this may not be uniform across all versions.
* Right-click and select Wipe Group Cache. You can then download the headers again.

Newsbin Pro: [16:07:55] ERROR – Server:NewshostingServer Reports bogus MaxGroup > MinSpool Groups numbers :878:338016 – alt.binaries.pictures.rail
Must unsubscribe/resubscribe to group
* Right-click on the subscribed group and choose Post Storage > Delete Stored Posts. Then you can download the headers again.

Grabit: Incrimental Update fails when retreiving new headers, causing all headers to disappear.
* Right-click on the newsgroup (or the server) and choose Full Update.

Xnews: old headers w/o already downloaded bodies fail to load.
* Click Group > Refresh Headers Special
* Select the entire range
* Select “Retreive and INclude read articles”
* Click Okay

News Rover: old headers w/o stored bodies fail to load.
Right-click on newsgroup and choose “Redownload list of available messages.”

Thunderbird and Outlook Express/Windows Mail have to have the group physically removed/unsubscribed and re-added.

Unison: Right click on the newsgroup then click “reset newsgroup”

If you’re new to Newshosting and would like to test out the service they are offering a 14 day, 30 GB free trial.

Our friends over at Newsbin provide a thoughtful guide on how to download headers with their client. While you have some other good choices like Newsleecher and Grabit, we find Newsbin to be very good for headers. Especially for groups that have a large number of headers. Allowing you to download all headers or the latest in a group. You can also easily search for newsgroups and subscribe to them.

With the popularity of Usenet search engines and binary clients like the Newshosting browser and SABnzbd I’m sure some of you wonder what we’re talking about. That’s ok. If you’re happy with the way you currently find Usenet content then just ignore this post and enjoy. If you ever experience issues searching for content through other sites and client search engines then headers will be there for you to fall back on in the future.

Exactly what is a header anyway? We’ll share a quick explanation without getting too technical. Each article posted to a newsgroup includes header information. You can think of Usenet headers being similar to email headers. For Usenet a header will show information like the subject of the post, date posted, article number and list the newsgroups in which it was posted. There’s more but that gives you a brief summary of headers.

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Filed Under: Newshosting, Usenet Providers Tagged With: Newshosting header retention

Best Usenet Providers : 2013 NGR Editors Choice Awards

January 17, 2013 by NGR

It’s time to celebrate our 2013 Editor’s Choice Award winners. The honorees include some of the best known and most popular Usenet providers in the world. Those who frequent Newsgroup Reviews and our blog know that we update the awards post on a regular basis to keep up with innovations. This year we are once again extending the Editors Choice Awards to also cover the ”Best Usenet Clients” and “Best Usenet Deals“.

2013 NGR Editors Choice - Best Usenet Providers

You’ll notice that we celebrate the accomplishments of multiple newsgroup services with our Editors Choice Awards. The reason is that we enjoy a number of Usenet providers and feel each offers an advantage over the others. With criteria to include extra features, high retention & completion, performance, reliability and value.

This year UseNetServer and Newshosting went head to head for top honors. Both services are deserving of the spot. It really comes down to Usenet client. If you have a favorite and plan to use it then UseNetServer will save you a few extra dollars a year. If you’re looking for a new Usenet client then Newshosting is the best choice.

Congratulations to all of our 2013 NGR Editor’s Choice Award winners. We would like to thank each provider for their ongoing efforts in supporting the continued growth of Usenet. The list of award recipients starts with UseNetServer followed closely by Newshosting, Easynews, NewsDemon, ThunderNews and Astraweb,.

Let’s take a closer look at our 2013 NGR Editor’s Choice winners for “Best Usenet Providers“:

UseNetServer – Best Overall

UseNetServer provides an excellent mix of quality and value. Since releasing their popular $10 unlimited Usenet special the service has grown rapidly. UNS was always a staple in the industry but at $10 a month or $95.40 a year they’re really hard to pass up. In addition to value, UseNetServer offers high retention and UNS Global Search. Having a built-in Usenet search engine makes finding newsgroup content much easier.

UseNetServer offers 1,650+ days of binary retention along with two years of text posts. Subscribers enjoy unlimited Usenet access, 256-bit SSL, 20 connections, uncapped speed and 24/7 live support. Take advantage of the UNS $10/mo. and $95.40/yr. unlimited Usenet specials.

Newshosting – Best Usenet Client

Expect the best performance and premium features for a value from Newshosting. Including unlimited Usenet downloads and free access to their popular Newshosting Usenet client. A very nice addition! Along with uncapped speeds and free 256-bit SSL encryption. Connect to their North American or European servers and enjoy unlimited Usenet. All for just $9.99 a month or $99.99 a year via our Newshosting NGR special.

Newshosting offers 1,650+ days of binary retention along with 1,400 days of text posts. Subscribers enjoy unlimited Usenet access, Newshosting Usenet client, 256-bit SSL, uncapped speed and 24/7 support. Take advantage of the Newshosting $9.99/mo. and $99.99/yr. unlimited Usenet specials.

Easynews – Web Usenet Interface

Easynews has everything you could ask for in a Usenet service including web access. A feature that sets them apart from our other award winners. The Easynews web interface allows users to browse newsgroups and stream content without the need for a newsreader. Simply open your favorite web browser. With third party apps for iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch and Android mobile devices. Easynews offers 1,610 days of NNTP retention if you want to connect via newsreader. Web retention is over 200 days. Take the new web interface for a test drive.

Easynews offers web Usenet access in addition to iPhone and Android apps. Especially useful to those new to Usenet and others who would rather avoid the need for additional software. Take advantage of the Easynews 14 day free trial and $9.95 unlimited NNTP offers.

NewsDemon – Usenet + Online Storage

NewsDemon presents their customers with a package of features in addition to quality Usenet access. All unlimited NewsDemon members also receive a free registered copy of News Rover newsreader and 30 GB of free secure online storage provided through StorageNinja. All for just $9 the first month and $10 a month thereafter. NewsDemon presents subscribers with a very good balance of features and value.

NewsDemon offers 1,650+ days of binary retention along with 1,400 days of text posts. Members enjoy unlimited Usenet, 256-bit SSL, 50 connections, online storage, News Rover and 24/7 tech support. Take advantage of our NewsDemon $10 deal to save over 50% off unlimited Usenet.

ThunderNews – Usenet + News Rover

ThunderNews made our Editors Choice list in 2012 and continues to impress. With a mix of high retention, performance, reliability and free Usenet client. ThunderNews includes a free registered copy of News Rover newsreader. Customers can download the latest version of News Rover from the ThuunderNews website. NGR visitors can enjoy unlimited ThunderNews Usenet access for just $10.49 a month, a 50% savings.

ThunderNews offers 1,650+ days of binary retention and 1,265 days of text posts. Subscribers enjoy unlimited Usenet access, 256-bit SSL, 50 connections, News Rover and 24/7 support. Take advantage of our ThunderNews 50% discount and enjoy unlimited Usenet for $10.49.

Astraweb – Usenet-Only Access

Anyone who has been around Usenet the last few years has undoubtedly heard of Astraweb. A mix of high retention and value is the service’s claim to fame. Astraweb was the first major Usenet provider to drop in price to $11 a month. Since then several provider’s have lowered prices into the $10-$11 range. Even so the service remains a popular choice among Usenet fans. However it lacks the extra features of our other award winners.

Astraweb offers 1,650+ days of binary retention along with 1,095 days of text posts. Members enjoy unlimited Usenet, 256-bit SSL, 20 connections, uncapped speeds and 99% completion for $11 a month. Take advantage of the Astraweb $11/mo. and $96/yr. unlimited Usenet specials.

We hope you’ve enjoyed our 2013 Editor’s Choice Awards for the best Usenet providers. Please help us recognize and congratulate the winners for their accomplishments. We look forward to the year ahead.

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Filed Under: Astraweb, Awards, NewsDemon, Newshosting, ThunderNews, Usenet Providers, UseNetServer Tagged With: Best newsgroups, Best Usenet providers, NGR Editors Choice Awards, Top 10 Usenet providers

Easynews Tops 1,600 Days of Retention

January 16, 2013 by NGR

While Easynews is best known for their award winning web interface, they are also focused on providing a quality experience for NNTP users. Meaning those who use newsreaders like SABnzbd or Newsbin to access their servers. Easynews is focused on continually improving their service. They recently increased NNTP binary retention. Their latest update brings retention up to 1,610 days. Easynews members can enjoy the extra NNTP retention without paying more for it. New users can sign up for unlimited NNTP access for just $9.95 a month.

Easynews 1,600 days NNTP binary retention

While NNTP retention just got a nice boost, the Easynews web interface is a very good fit for those new to Usenet. It allows you to browse through over half a year of binaries without installing Usenet client software. The web interface will let you view images, preview, stream and download content. All from your web browser. Read our Easynews web interface review to learn more about the features and see it in action. The 1,610 days of NNTP retention gives you over four years of access using a newsreader like Newsbin Pro or Binreader.

Here’s a quick comparison of Easynews NNTP retention and web retention:

NNTP retention uses popular software clients like Newsbin Pro, NewsLeecher, SABnzbd, or GrabIt to connect and download from newsgroups. Easynews includes a limited amount of NNTP access with all their plans. You can sign up for unlimited NNTP for just $9.95 a month. With or without a web account.
Easynews web interface and web retention are unique to the service. Nothing else comes close to matching their web client. It’s great for those who want to enjoy Usenet without configuring software. Use the web interface to search, preview, stream and download. New members can try it free for 14 days.

Cheers to the Easynews team as they surpass 1,600 days of NNTP binary retention. Take a look at their $9.95 unlimited NNTP special. You’ll enjoy unlimited Usenet plus a free trial of their popular web interface.

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Filed Under: Easynews, Usenet Providers Tagged With: Easynews 1600 days, Easynews binary retention, Easynews NNTP retention

NewsgroupDirect January Terabyte Tuesday

January 15, 2013 by NGR

What better way to celebrate the beginning of 2013 with our friends at NewsgroupDirect than another edition of their popular Terabyte Tuesday promotion. If you’re not familiar with the Terabyte Tuesday deal then here’s the scoop. Today you can save 60% off 1 TB block accounts from NGD. Making the price $40 rather than $100. Make sure to sign up before 12 AM EST on January 16th to take advantage of the Terabyte Tuesday special.

NewsgroupDirect block accounts are an excellent option for infrequent Usenet use and as a backup or fill account. We especially like NGD since they offer non-expiring block accounts. As do some other leading Usenet providers, but not for $40 a TB. That’s an excellent price considering it works our to just four cents a GB. NGD block members enjoy 1,600+ days of binary retention along with 50 connections and free SSL encryption.

Remember to sign up before 12 AM EST on January 16th to take advantage of the Terabyte Tuesday special.

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Filed Under: NewsgroupDirect, Usenet Providers Tagged With: NewsgroupDirect January Terabyte Tuesday

Hitnews Accepts Bitcoin Payments

January 9, 2013 by NGR

A couple months ago we noticed that a newly launched service, Bitusenet, was focusing on Bitcoin Usenet payments. Now it looks like Hitnews has joined in as well. While Bitusenet only offers Bitcoin, Hitnews has a number of other payment options including iDeal, bank transfer and credit card. Hitnews is the first established Usenet provider we’ve seen add Bitcoin payments. It will be interesting to see if other companies join in as well.

Would you pay for newsgroup access with Bitcoin? We posed that question to our friends at DSL Reports. Please join the discussion and let us know your thoughts on the use of Bitcoin. There are also a number of VPN services that offer Bitcoin as a payment option. It seems to be catching steam in the VPN industry where privacy and anonymity are key goals. With companies like Private Internet Access, HideMyNet, VersaVPN, AirVPN, BeeVPN and a few more recently adding Bitcoin payment options.

Hitnews has a wide range of Usenet accounts including speed capped (2.5 Mbit to 120 Mbit), and nighttime plans. All of which show the price in Euros. You can pay with Bitcoin or use one of their other options which include credit card, iDeal and bank transfer. If you go with Bitcoin let us know if the experience is smooth. We’ll gladly share the experience so others can know what to expect when paying for Hitnews with Bitcoin.

Read our Hitnews review to learn more about the Usenet service or sign up using Bitcoin and enjoy!

Filed Under: Hitnews, Usenet Providers Tagged With: Hitnews Bitcoin

Free Usenet Access : Best Free Newsgroup Trials

January 3, 2013 by NGR

Earlier we posted a list of the best Usenet provider deals. Today we’ll be covering the best free trial offers. As several leading Usenet providers including Easynews, Newshosting, UseNetServer and NewsDemon offer free Usenet trials to help you test the service. In hopes that you’ll enjoy the free Usenet access and become a fan of the service for years to come. The free Usenet trials listed below include a set period of time and maximum amount of downloads. For example 14 days and up to 10 GB. Giving you two weeks and up to 10 gigs of downloads to decide whether to keep the service or cancel during the trial period. Those new to Usenet might consider the Easynews trial first since their web interface makes Usenet very simple to use. The other providers require that you configure a newsreader to download from newsgroups.

Easynews Free Usenet Trial – 14 Days, 10 GB (Web Usenet)

Easynews is the perfect solution for new Usenet fans and those who would rather not have to configure a newsreader client. Offering over 200 days of web Usenet retention along with nearly 1,600+ days of NNTP rentention. You can expect solid speed and secure (SSL) web Usenet access from Easynews. The all-in-one service takes care of everything. Allowing you to easily search for content, download and even stream directly from your web browser. Take advantage of the Easynews free trial and enjoy two weeks and up to 10 gigs of free Usenet access.

Newshosting Free Usenet Trial – 14 Days, 30 GB Downloads

Newshosting has tripled their free trial offer. Enjoy 30 gigs of free Usenet downloads over two weeks. Giving you plenty of time to test the download speed and reliability of Newshosting. Both of which are very good. Newshosting offers 1,600+ days of binary retention, 60 SSL connections, newsreader and free Easynews web access with their XL Powerpack account. Those interested in the NH Unlimited plan will want to check out our $9.99 special. Take advantage of the super sized Newshosting free trial and enjoy 30 gigs of free Usenet downloads over a two week period.

UseNetServer Free Usenet Trial – 14 Days, 10 GB Downloads

UseNetServer offers a two week free trial including up to 10 GB of free downloads. The quality of service is excellent. Offering over 1,600+ days of binary retention, unlimited downloads, uncapped speed and up to 20 SSL connections with their High-Speed Plus account. Along with a cool free Usenet search feature (UNS Global Search) and news servers located in the US and Europe. Check out our $10 UNS special to save on unlimited Usenet access. Sign up for the UseNetServer free trial and enjoy 10 GB of free Usenet access over two weeks.

NewsDemon Free Usenet Trial – 7 Days, 15 GB, Newsreader

NewsDemon offers a one week free trial including up to 15 GB of Usenet downloads. The service comes with several extras including a free registered copy of News Rover newsreader and 30 GB of online storage with unlimited Usenet accounts. With nearly 1,600+ days of binary retention along with 50 connections, 256-bit SSL encryption and all the extras NewsDemon has a lot to offer. We suggest you check out their $9.99 special which saves you 50% off unlimited Usenet access. Sign up for the NewsDemon free trial and enjoy 15 gigs of downloads over 7 days,

Filed Under: Binverse, Easynews, NewsDemon, Newshosting, Usenet Providers, UseNetServer Tagged With: free newsgroups, free usenet access, free usenet trials

Usenet Provider Deals : Best Unlimited Usenet Specials

January 1, 2013 by NGR

Why overpay for Usenet access when leading Usenet providers offer lifetime deals on unlimited Usenet access for under $10 a month. If you’re paying more for Usenet you’ll definitely want to check out these specials from leading Usenet providers including UseNetServer, Newshosting, NewsDemon, Astraweb and Easynews. We’d like to thank each newsgroup service for offering our Newsgroup Reviews (NGR) visitors special discounts. All of the deals listed below are recurring so enjoy the savings for the life of your account.

UseNetServer – Unlimited Usenet + Search for $10/mo. or $95/yr.

The UseNetServer (UNS) $10 a month and $95 yearly Usenet specials are both excellent values. Especially for a top tier provider like UNS. The service offers unlimited Usenet downloads and uncapped speeds (with 20 connections), 99% completion rate, free SSL and news servers located in the US and Europe. Along with free Usenet search (UNS Global Search). All for just $10 a month or $95 a year for our visitors. Visit our NGR UseNetServer special and enjoy the savings!

Newshosting – Unlimited Usenet for $9.99/mo. or $99/yr.

Newshosting NGR special marks their lowest price ever. With Newshoting offering unlimited Usenet access + newsreader for $9.99 a month or $99 a year. Expect the best from Newshosting. From unlimited Usenet downloads and uncapped speeds, Newshosting Usenet client, 99% completion, 256-bit SSL and server farms in the US and Europe. All for just $9.99 a month or $99 a year for our visitors. Visit our NGR Newshosting special and start downloading in minutes!

NewsDemon – Unlimited Usenet + Online Storage for $10

The NewsDemon Demon Deal includes unlimited Usenet access plus a free copy of News Rover newsreader and 30 GB of online storage for $10 a month. NewsDemon offers unlimited Usenet downloads and uncapped speeds (with 50 connections), 99% completion rate, free SSL and news servers located in the US and Europe. Along with a free Usenet client and online storage. All for just $9.99 a month for our visitors. Visit our NGR NewsDemon special page for more details.

Easynews – Unlimited NNTP Usenet Access for $9.95

The Easynews NGR special includes $9.95 unlimited Usenet access. Easynews is best known for their web interface. Yet they also offer one of the best NNTP Usenet server platforms. From unlimited Usenet downloads and uncapped speeds (with 20 connections), 99% completion, 256-bit SSL and server farms in the US and Europe. All for just $9.95 a month for our visitors. Sign up via our NGR Easynews special page and also enjoy two weeks of free web interface access.

ThunderNews – Unlimited Usenet for $10.49/mo.

The ThunderNews special is a good value. New members can enjoy unlimited Usenet downloads and uncapped speeds (with 50 connections), free copy of News Rover, 99% completion, 256-bit SSL encryption and news servers in the US and Europe. All for just $10.49 a month for our visitors. In addition to more offers. Visit either our NGR ThunderNews special page to sign up.

Astraweb – Unlimited Usenet for $11/mo. or $96/yr.

The Astraweb $11 special started the industry’s focus on value a couple years ago. Astraweb continues to offer unlimited Usenet access for $11 a month or $96 a year. Enjoy unlimited Usenet downloads and uncapped speeds (with 20 connections), 99% completion, free 256-bit SSL encryption and news servers in the US and Europe. All for just $11 a month or $96 a year for our visitors. Visit either their $11 monthly or $96 annual special pages to sign up.

Filed Under: Astraweb, Easynews, NewsDemon, Newshosting, Usenet Providers, UseNetServer Tagged With: Usenet coupons, Usenet deals, Usenet discounts, Usenet specials

NGD New Year’s Block Sale

January 1, 2013 by NGR

NewsgroupDirect (NGD) is ringing in the new year with a block deal for new and existing members. Pick up one or more 500 GB block accounts by 12 AM EST on January 4, 2013 and save 64% off the regular price of $50. Pay just $18 for 500 gigs of non-expiring Usenet access. Visit NewsgroupDirect.com for more details.

NewsgroupDirect typically sells their 500 GB blocks for $50. During their Holiday Block Sale you can save $32 which is 64% off the normal price. Block accounts from NGD are non-expiring so you can use the 500 GB block until it’s depleted. NewsgroupDirect has news servers in the United States and Europe. With support for SSL and up to 50 simultaneous connections allowed. The offer is open to new and existing members.

How do block Usenet accounts work?

Blocks are different than unlimited accounts. Most users are very familiar with unlimited plans meaning you can use the service as much as you want for a given monthly fee. Blocks are different. You are only billed once and receive a “block” of Usenet downloads. In this case 500 GB of access to NewsgroupDirect. Rather than being charged monthly you can enjoy the block until all 500 GB is used up.

Want more than one 500 GB block? If so NewsgroupDirect will let you pick up multiple blocks during the New Years deal. We use a block account for fills and backup purposes. Our block is smaller though. You will also receive a discount offer from GhostPath which provides personal VPN access around the world.

Filed Under: NewsgroupDirect, Usenet Providers Tagged With: NewsgroupDirect New Year's Block Sale