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Easynews Offers VPN Access

April 30, 2015 by

The Easynews team just announced the addition of VPN access for their members.  New and existing customers can try the new VPN service for free.  Best of all Big Gig accounts will include VPN.  Members can add unlimited VPN to their Classic or Plus plan for just $2.99 a month.  That’s a great deal considering VPN normally costs in the $8-$10 a month range.  Sign up for a 14 day free trial of Easynews Usenet with VPN.

Easynews VPN

As you can see in the image above, Easynews offers an easy to use VPN client for Windows and Mac.  You can connect to any server with a single click.  Connect using OpenVPN, PPTP, or L2TP protocols.  There are several advantages to using a VPN.  For starters it will help protect your privacy and encrypt your data when online.  It will also help eliminate bandwidth throttling for Usenet and buffering from streaming services like Netflix.

The use of VPN has grown beyond privacy protection.  A good VPN like Easynews will help you access content and channels all over the world.  It helps eliminate geo-blocks.  That means you can watch multiple regions of Netflix content.  Watch BBC iPlayer from outside the UK.  Those are just a couple examples.  Last year a lot of people enjoyed World Cup coverage through a VPN.  Live sporting events are a great fit for VPN since so many channels try to geo-block based on the location of your IP address.

Let’s take a look at the countries in which Easynews hosts VPN servers:

  • The Easynews VPN network includes servers in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Denmark, France, Germany, Hungary, Japan, Netherlands, Poland, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, and Switzerland.

Big Gig customers already have full access to the VPN service.  If you download heavily from Usenet and would like to have access to a web interface I highly recommend that plan.  Otherwise I would suggest starting with the Easynews Classic plan.  For $9.98 a month you can download 20 GB a month.  Step up to the Plus plan with 40 GB a month for $14.97.  You can add unlimited VPN to either plan for just $2.99 a month.  If you haven’t had a chance to try Easynews or want to check out their new VPN then I highly recommend signing up for their 14 day free trial.  Give the service a good test drive and let us know what you think @NewsgroupRevs.

Filed Under: Easynews, Usenet Providers

theCubeNet Cinco de Mayo Sale

April 29, 2015 by

Happy Cinco de Mayo!  Tip your glass and safely enjoy the day.  Our friends over at theCubeNet are offering a one-day special to celebrate the holiday.  They are offering discounts on both Usenet and VPN accounts through the end of the day.  You can enjoy unlimited Usenet for $5 a month and unlimited VPN for $29.99 a year.  They also have some blocks on sale.  My favorites are the unlimited Usenet, VPN, and 400 GB block.  The deal is live through the end of the day.  Visit theCubeNet Cinco de Mayo sale page to save.

theCubeNet Cinco de Mayo Sale

As you can see theCubeNet is discounting both Usenet and VPN accounts.  Which one is the best deal?  It really depends on your needs.  If you plan to download from Usenet often then we recommend their $5/mo. unlimited deal.  If you just need a backup Usenet account then their 50 GB or 400 GB blocks are a good buy.  Anyone seeking some additional privacy outside of Usenet will benefit from VPN.  It’s also great for unblocking channels in other countries.  Watch live events and popular streaming services in other areas of the world.

Let’s take a quick look at theCubeNet Cinco de Mayo pricing:

  • Unlimited Usenet – $5 a month
  • 1 TB block – $55 one-time
  • 400 GB block – $25 one-time
  • 50 GB block – $5 one-time
  • Unlimited VPN – $3.99/mo. or $29.99/yr.

What can you expect from theCubeNet Usenet service?

Whether you purchase an unlimited account or a block from theCubeNet you can expect reliable service.  They offer 50 connections and free SSL with all plans.  If you don’t already have a favorite Usenet client they’ll take care of that with a free licensed copy of News Rover.  They offer a large pool of retention at over 2,450 days and growing.  Along with news servers in the United States and Europe for the best performance.

What can you expect from their VPN service?

theCubeNet has partnered with OctaneVPN to bring you reliable VPN service at a very low price.  With the account you can connect on up to two devices using OpenVPN, PPTP or L2TP protocols.  They offer a free VPN client and support iOS and Android mobile devices.  You can connect to any of their servers in over 30 countries.  The plan is unlimited so you can switch between locations and use unlimited bandwidth.

Read our review of theCubeNet to learn more and then visit their Cinco de Mayo Sale page today to save.

Filed Under: theCubeNet, Usenet Providers

NewsgroupDirect Spring Block Sale

April 17, 2015 by

It’s that time of year again.  The leaves are changing color and  football is on almost every night of the week.  To celebrate NewsgroupDirect is offering a Fall block sale.  During the special you can save $130 off their gigantic 2 TB block.  That’s 65% off the regular $200 cost of the block.  All NewsgroupDirect blocks are non-expiring so you can enjoy the 2 TB until it’s all gone.  Remember to sign up by April 24th to save.

NewsgroupDirect Spring Sale

For most Usenet subscribers 2 TB will last a long time.  If you plan to use more then an unlimited plan might be a better option.  NewsgroupDirect has you covered there as well.  They offer unlimited Usenet with a free client and unlimited online storage for $25 a month.  You can also save 20% off by using our NGD coupon code.

Visit Newsgroup Reviews to learn more about Usenet and follow us @NewsgroupRevs for the latest deals.

Filed Under: NewsgroupDirect, Usenet Providers Tagged With:

ThunderNews Usenet + VPN Deal

April 9, 2015 by

April 2015 update: ThunderNews is currently offering a special that’s even better than our regular deal.  You can enjoy unlimited Usenet for $6.99 a month and add VPN with Usenet for just $9.99 a month.  Visit the ThunderNews sign up page to save.

I’m excited to share a new special offer that ThunderNews is presenting our Newsgroup Reviews readers.  Thanks to the ThunderNews team for offering deep discounts on their unlimited Usenet plan along with an excellent deal on VPN access.  With the new deals you can enjoy unlimited Usenet and VPN access for just $12.99 a month.  If you don’t need VPN then enjoy unlimited Usenet for just $9.95 a month or $96.99 a year.

ThunderNews VPN deal

Here’s a quick summary of the special pricing along with links for each deal:

ThunderNews offers a wide assortment of unlimited, metered and block accounts.  All at competitive prices.  Our favorite plans are the unlimited deals.  Especially the Usenet + VPN special.  That’s just a fraction of what others charge for that combination.  The monthly and annual price on unlimited Usenet are also a great value.

ThunderNews is one of our favorite Usenet providers and has been an Editor’s Choice winner for the last three years.  They offer a wide range of accounts.  With the latest addition being VPN access.  We like that they take special care when it comes to customer support.  With live chat available to answer questions.  Whether you connect to their servers in the United States or Europe I think you’ll find the quality of service to be excellent.

Once again I’d like to thank the ThunderNews team for offering our visitors a deep discount on their services.  I encourage you to sign up for any of their plans listed above.  My favorite is the Usenet + VPN account.  I think you’ll find the added security a nice plus when using technology other than Usenet.  For those who just want secure Usenet access they offer 256-bit SSL encryption with all of their unlimited, metered and block plans.

You can read our ThunderNews review to learn more about the service or sign up and enjoy the great prices!

Filed Under: ThunderNews, Usenet Providers

theCubeNet April Fool’s Sale

April 1, 2015 by

Did you get fooled by anyone yet today?  If so don’t feel bad.  It’s just all part of the fun.  theCubeNet joined in on the festivities but they aren’t trying to fool anyone.  Instead they are offering deep discounts on Usenet and VPN service to celebrate.  With unlimited Usenet priced at $6.99 a month and unlimited VPN for $29.99 a year.  They also have some deals on blocks.  The deal is live through April 2nd.  Visit theCubeNet Sale page to save.

theCubeNet April Sale

As you can see theCubeNet is discounting both Usenet accounts (unlimited. block) and an unlimited VPN plan.  Which one is the best deal?  It really depends on your needs.  If you plan to download from Usenet often then we recommend their $6.99/mo. unlimited deal.  If you just need a backup Usenet account then their 400 GB or 100 GB blocks are a good buy.  Anyone seeking some additional privacy outside of Usenet will benefit from VPN.

Here’s a quick review of theCubeNet April Fool’s sale pricing:

  • Unlimited Usenet – $6.99 a month
  • 400 GB block – $28.99
  • 100 GB block – $8.49
  • Unlimited VPN – $29.99 a year

What can you expect from theCubeNet Usenet service?

Whether you purchase an unlimited account or a block from theCubeNet you can expect reliable service.  They offer 50 connections and free SSL with all plans.  If you don’t already have a favorite Usenet client they’ll take care of that with a free licensed copy of News Rover.  They offer a large pool of retention at over 2,400 days and growing.  Along with news servers in the United States and Europe for the best performance.

What can you expect from their VPN service?

theCubeNet has partnered with OctaneVPN to bring you reliable VPN service at a very low price.  With the account you can connect on up to two devices using OpenVPN, PPTP or L2TP protocols.  They offer a free VPN client and support iOS and Android mobile devices.  You can connect to any of their servers in over 30 countries.  The plan is unlimited so you can switch between locations and use unlimited bandwidth.

Read our review of theCubeNet to learn more about the service and then visit their April Sale page to save.

Filed Under: theCubeNet, Usenet Providers

Astraweb $8 Special : Unlimited DSL Plan

March 20, 2015 by

We received some exciting news from Astraweb this morning.  One of the best values in Usenet just got better.  You can now sign up for unlimited Usenet access for just $8 a month using PayPal.  There no usage speed or download limits on the plan.  To take advantage of the discount simply visit the Astraweb $8 Special page and sign up using your PayPal account.  You can also sign up for $15 every 2 months to save a little more.

Astraweb $8 PayPal Special

Just in case you don’t know much about Astraweb let me share some highlights of the service.  They offer access to over 2,400+ days of binary retention along with server farms in the United States and Europe.  With their Unlimited DSL specials you enjoy unlimited, uncapped access to their newsgroup servers. The plan comes with free SSL and up to 20 connections.

Here’s a quick rundown of the current Astraweb specials:

Their two-month plan works out to $90 which is a little less than their $8/mo. and $96/yr. promotion.  The two-month plan will save you the most money and it doesn’t commit you to prepay for a full year of service.  Note that with the new $8/mo. promotion there’s no need to commit to a year of Usenet access up front since the cost is the same.  All of the specials require that you use PayPal to sign up for the account.

If you’re just getting started you’ll also need a newsreader.  Their are several nice clients available.  Free ones include SABnzbd, GrabIt and Binreader.  Premium choices include Newsbin Pro and NewsLeecher.  Mac users can also check out Unison and NZBVortex.  You’ll find a complete list of clients on our main site.

Visit Newsgroup Reviews to learn more about Usenet.  Follow us @NewsgroupRevs for the latest promotions.

Filed Under: Astraweb, Usenet Providers

NewsgroupDirect February Block Sale

February 10, 2015 by

In the past we’ve shared NewsgroupDirect’s Terabyte Tuesday promotions.  This time around an even better special is running for a few days.  With 2 TB block Usenet accounts on sale for just $65.  A savings of $135 off the normal $200 price.  NGD blocks are non-expiring so you can enjoy the 2 TB block until it’s all used up.  Simply visit NGD to sign up.  Make sure to do it by midnight on February 16th to take advantage of the offer.

NGE February Block Sale

NewsgroupDirect typically sells their 2 TB blocks for $200.  During their February Block Sale you can save $135 which is 67% off the normal price.  Block accounts from NGD are non-expiring so you can use the 2 TB 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 2 TB of access to NewsgroupDirect.  Rather than being charged monthly you can enjoy the block until all 2 TB is used up.

Need more than one 2 TB block?  Strong!  If so NewsgroupDirect will let you pick up multiple blocks during the deal.  We use a block account for fills and backup purposes.  Our block is much smaller though.  You will also receive a discount offer from GhostPath which provides personal VPN access around the world.

Visit Newsgroup Reviews to learn more about Usenet.  Follow us @NewsgroupRevs for the latest promotions.

Filed Under: NewsgroupDirect, Usenet Providers Tagged With:

UseNetServer VPN Review

January 19, 2015 by

UseNetServer now offers VPN access as an optional add-on to their popular Usenet service.  They went a step further in offering our readers free VPN with the UNS High-Speed Plus Special.  You can enjoy free VPN access by signing up for a year of unlimited Usenet for $95.40.  That works out to just $7.95 a month for unlimited Usenet and VPN.  In a moment I’ll show you just how much value the VPN adds to your account.

UseNetServer VPN Deal

I’ve looked at hundreds of VPN services over the years for our VPNSP.com review site so I know what to look for in a good VPN service.  I can tell you with 100% certainty that UNS is offering access to one of the best VPN networks in the world.  This isn’t just a cheap add-on to their existing Usenet offering.  It’s fast, reliable VPN access as you’ll see in just a moment.  You’ll be hard pressed to find a VPN service with better performance.

I won’t bore you with too many technical details.  Just the basics.  The UseNetServer VPN service offers free client software for Windows and Mac users.  The VPN uses 256-bit AES encryption to secure your data and ensure your online privacy.  Members have access to 70 servers in 17 countries around the world.

Here’s a full list of server locations:

  • United States – Ashburn, Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, Phoenix, San Jose, Seattle.
  • United Kingdom – London
  • Netherlands – Amsterdam (10 servers)
  • Australia – Sydney
  • Belgium – Brussels
  • Brazil – Sao Paulo
  • Denmark – Copenhagen
  • France – Paris
  • Germany – Frankfurt
  • Hungary – Budapest
  • Japan – Tokyo
  • Poland – Warsaw
  • Singapore – Singapore
  • South Korea – Seuol
  • Spain – Madrid
  • Sweden – Stockholm
  • Switzerland – Zurich

Let’s start by answering some common questions I think our readers might have about the UNS VPN:

1.  Do you need a VPN to secure your Usenet account?

No.  UNS includes SSL with their high-speed plus plan so you don’t need VPN for Usenet.

2.  If you don’t need VPN for Usenet then why add it?

A good VPN can help stop your ISP from throttling or spying on you, block advertisers from following you online, protect you on Wi-Fi hotspots and unblock content restrictions around the world.  That’s just a few of the benefits a good VPN like UNS has to offer.

3.  Does UseNetServer log VPN usage?

UNS doesn’t record, monitor or store logs of your VPN activity.

4.  Does the UNS VPN allow P2P / torrent access?

Yes, UseNetServer allows P2P traffic on their network.

5.  How many connections does UNS allow for their VPN?

Install the VPN software on as many computers as you like and connect on up to two devices at a time.

6.  Does UNS VPN include NAT firewall?

Yes, UNS includes NAT firewall free of charge to all VPN users.

Now that we have a few questions out of the way let’s dive right into UseNetServer’s VPN service.  I started by installing the free UNS client software on my Windows 8 system.  Here’s a look at the user interface:

UseNetServer VPN client

As you can see I connected to a UNS VPN server in Amsterdam.  The software is very easy to use.  I simply chose the server I wanted to connect to along with the protocol and clicked connect.  Without going into too much detail I would suggest using OpenVPN (TCP or UDP) for the highest level of encryption.  I get the best performance using OpenVPN UDP for streaming sites like Netflix or BBC iPlayer.

Performance was very good on the servers I connected to which included locations in the United States, Canada and throughout Europe.  You can expect any VPN to reduce your Internet speed some as the data is encrypted.  With that said UNS does an excellent job with a minimal hit to performance.  If you experience slower speeds when accessing content from sites like Netflix the VPN will stop the ISP throttling and actually increase your connection speed.  It can make a huge difference when you’re trying to stream movies and tv shows.

As you can see UseNetServer put a lot of time and effort into it’s VPN offering.  It stands alone as one of the best values in the VPN space.  Getting it free with their $95 annual UNS deal is by far the best value in Usenet as well.  I highly recommend the service.  If you can afford the annual account it will save you a lot over purchasing Usenet and VPN separately.  If not you can always add VPN to any UNS plan at a very reasonable price.

Sign up for the UNS High-Speed Plus Promo to try UNS VPN.  Annual sign ups include free VPN service.

Filed Under: Usenet Providers, UseNetServer

NewsgroupDirect Winter Block Sale

January 9, 2015 by

NewsgroupDirect (NGD) is ringing in the new year with a block deal for new and existing members.  You can pick up a huge 2 TB block account by 11:59 PM EST on January 13, 2015 and save 70% off the regular price of $200.  Pay just $60 for 2 terabytes of non-expiring Usenet access.  You can visit the NGD Deal of the Week page to save.  Remember to sign up by the end of the day on January 13th to take advantage of the 70% discount.

NewsgroupDirect Winter Sale

NewsgroupDirect typically sells their 2 TB blocks for $200.  During their Winter Block Sale you can save $140 which is 70% off the normal price.  Block accounts from NGD are non-expiring so you can use the 2 TB 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 2 TB of access to NewsgroupDirect.  Rather than being charged monthly you can enjoy the block until all 2 TB is used up.

Need more than one 2 TB block?  Strong!  If so NewsgroupDirect will let you pick up multiple blocks during the winter deal.  We use a block account for fills and backup purposes.  Our block is much smaller though.  You will also receive a discount offer from GhostPath which provides personal VPN access around the world.

Filed Under: NewsgroupDirect, Usenet Providers

NewsDemon End of Year Sale

December 31, 2014 by

Christmas may have passed but there are still some great deals to be had this holiday season.  Take some of that gift money and splurge on a Usenet account that includes VPN access.  The team at NewsDemon is celebrating the season with an End of Year Sale.  You can enjoy unlimited Usenet access and online storage for just $9.99 a month or add unlimited VPN and pay just $12.99 a month.  Both deals are a great value.

NewsDemon End of Year Sale

We’ve been using NewsDemon for years and highly recommend their Usenet service.  You’ll be hard pressed to find a faster, more reliable network than the one used by NewsDemon.  Their Unlimited Usenet special account comes with access to 2,300+ days of binary retention along with a free copy of News Rover newsreader, 50 connections and unlimited online storage for just $9.99 a month.  The Unlimited Plus deal includes all the features listed above plus unlimited VPN access for just $12.99 a month.

Whether you choose the Unlimited Access account or the Unlimited Plus is really based on whether or not you want VPN access.  If you do the difference of $3 a month is a great value.  NewsDemon partnered with SlickVPN to offer members full access to their network of VPN servers around the world.  They have a custom Windows client to help you connect to any server location.  SlickVPN supports OpenVPN, PPTP and L2TP protocols.

Here’s a look at the End of Year Promotion pricing compared to the retail price for each plan:

  • Unlimited Usenet + online storage for $9.99 a month (retail price is $13 a month)
  • Unlimited Usenet + online storage + VPN for $12.99 a month (retail price is $18 a month)

A big thank you to the NewsDemon team for offering our readers the special end of year promotion.  The VPN offer is one of the best values around.  We’d like to end by wishing everyone a happy, safe new year!

Filed Under: NewsDemon, Usenet Providers
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