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Web Usenet Takes a Leap Forward

March 4, 2014 by

Less than a year ago we reported on Easynews web retention growth.  At the time they had expanded the number of days users could search for content via web browser from 150-200 days up to 400 days.  That was quite impressive at the time.  Since then the Easynews team has been hard at work continuing to build out the service.  They recently announced that web retention is at 1,613 days and will continue to grow each day.

We enjoy sharing updates from Usenet providers and software developers on a regular basis.  A lot of times the changes are incremental or focus on a very specific feature.  Every now and then we get a game changer.  Something that will completely change the experience for users.  This is definitely one of those times.  Easynews just announced that for the first time ever they are increasing web retention on a daily basis.

Easynews web retention

We have a lot to talk about in this post but I don’t want to leave you hanging on the most important news.  The increase in web-Usenet retention.  Just a year ago members had access to 150 days (Classic) or 200 days (Plus and BigGig) of binary files.  They have totally blown that away.  Now members have access to up to 1,613 days of web retention with additional growth each day.  For example tomorrow they will have 1,614 days and the next day it will be at 1,615.  That’s nearly four and a half years of web retention and growing.

Let’s take a closer look at the Easynews web-based Usenet plans:

Easynews Usenet plans

  • BigGig (1,613+ days web retention) – 150 GB a month + unlimited NNTP, rollover and 12 GB loyalty bonus
  • Plus Plan (525 days web retention) – 40 GB a month + rollover gigs and 2 GB loyalty bonus
  • Classic Plan (365 days web retention) – 20 GB a month + rollover gigs and 1 GB loyalty bonus
  • Plus and Classic plans can be upgraded to full web retention for just $2.99 a month

Need to go back more than 1,613 days to find content?  If so Easynews has you covered.  Members can use free Usenet clients like SABnzbd, Binreader or GrabIt along with premium newsreaders like Newsbin and Newsleecher to access 2,000 days of binary retention.  Usage is discounted 50% and taken off your monthly allotment of gigs.  They also offer an unlimited NNTP plan.  BigGig members receive unlimited NNTP for free.

We could go on and on about the features in Easynews web interface but it’s better to try it for yourself.  You can search, preview and download content from within your web browser.  It works with all the major web browsers.  There are also some cool iOS and Android apps available.  Our favorite is EZ Global Search.  We enjoy using it on both iPhone and iPad.  Android users can try out EZ Usenet and EasyBrowser apps.

As we mentioned earlier you can’t fully appreciate Easynews without trying the web interface for yourself.  Check out their upgraded retention and look over the plans and service features.  Once you’ve had a chance to get familiar with the specifics you can test drive the service for free.  Sign up for their 14 day free trial and test out the web interface.  You will automatically have access to up to 1,613+ days of web retention.

Filed Under: Easynews, Usenet Providers

Easynews Web Usenet Promotion

February 19, 2014 by

Valentine’s Day might be over but Easynews is still spreading the love.  The Easynews team is offering a special discount on their web Usenet service.  Through the end of February you can sign up for their Classic ($9.98) or Plus ($14.97) plan and upgrade to full web retention (1,600 days) for just $1.99.  That’s well over 1,000 days of extra web retention.  Visit Easynews and sign up for a 14 day free trial with the full retention.

Easynews web retention deal

The Easynews web interface is by far the best around.  Browse over 1,600 days of binary retention through your web browser.  With the ability to search for content, view images, preview and stream.  All without any software.  Then if you want to go beyond 1,600 days you can fire up your favorite newsreader and browse up to 2,000 days of retention. Easynews discounts NNTP downloads by 50% so you can grab twice as much content.

Confused by web vs. NNTP retention?  If so here’s a quick explanation:

  • The web interface and web retention are unique to Easynews.  A great choice for those new to Usenet who don’t want to mess with installing a client.  Use the web interface to search for content, preview, stream and download.  Easynews also supports iOS and Android.  New members can try it free for 14 days.
  • NNTP retention uses newsgroup software like SABnzbd, Newsbin Pro, NewsLeecher, or Binreader to browse and download from Usenet.  Easynews includes NNTP access with all their plans.  They also have the option of unlimited NNTP Usenet for just $9.95 a month.  With or without a corresponding web plan.

Cheers to the Easynews team as they spread the love to bring in new Usenet fans.  With increased web retention and other enhancements, they continue to expand the service.  You should check them out.

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Filed Under: Easynews, Usenet Providers

FastUsenet Gets a Fresh New Look

February 18, 2014 by

We normally cover site designs around the holidays when Usenet providers decorate their website for the festivities.  This time around we’d like to share a new design from the team over at FastUsenet.org.  They recently rolled out a fresh new look for the site.  It appears the services and prices are all the same.  I like the new design.  The features are well presented along with a tutorial that new users will find especially helpful.

FastUsenet.org site

FastUsenet.org has been around for a few years now.  They do a good job of offering value with their Usenet plans.  With accounts ranging from 6 GB to 35 GB a month.  Along with the option of unlimited usage.  You’ll find their prices to be competitive.  All new members have the option of a 14 day free trial.  Be aware that the trial is limited to 15 GB meaning you can download up to 15 gigs to test the service.  That should be plenty.

What’s included in their accounts?  For starters all plans come with access to news servers in the United States and Europe.  Along with up to 50 secure (SSL) connections and a customized version of GrabIt newsreader.  Speaking of GrabIt, the new site design includes a video that walks you through setting up and using the client to download from Usenet.  You can still use your favorite NZB site.  Check out the new FastUsenet video.

The video is short and to the point.  In just over four minutes it walks you through singing into the FastUsenet site and downloading GrabIt.  From there it shows the installation and newsgroup list download.  Learn how to subscribe to groups, import an NZB from your favorite site and search for content from within GrabIt.  Then when you’re ready to get started you can sign up for their free trial and test the service out for yourself.

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

Filed Under: Fast Usenet, Usenet Providers

Eweka Hits 2,000 Days Retention

February 10, 2014 by

Eweka just passed 2,000 days of binary retention.  A number of other leading Usenet providers hit the mark as well.  The difference being that Eweka is the first Dutch provider to hit that mark.  Placing them well ahead of the competition.  Eweka continues to grow retention on a daily basis.  They are one of our favorite services and the choice of many seeking European access.  If you are outside the Netherlands just use a VPN to sign up.

Eweka

If you’re looking for a newsgroup provider that rivals the large U. S. companies then we recommend Eweka.  They are the only Dutch option with retention in line with Newshosting and other leading U. S. providers.  Eweka offers access to their tier-1  network for a very fair price.  You can enjoy unlimited Usenet access with free SSL and speeds up to 100 Mbit from just €7,50 a month during their high speed promotion.

Here’s a closer look at the Eweka account offerings:

You’ll find that Eweka offers several hundred days more retention than other European Usenet providers.  If you want the best speed and retention then we highly recommend their service.

Filed Under: Eweka, Usenet Providers

NewsgroupDirect 2000 Day Celebration

February 6, 2014 by

NewsgroupDirect is one of the leading Usenet providers that recently hit 2,000 days of binary retention.  To celebrate the milestone NGD is offering a huge discount on 2 terabyte blocks.  Instead ofthe regular price of $200 you can purchase a 2 TB block for just $60.  That’s a savings of 70% and a full $140 off the normal price.  The promotion is available to new and existing members.  Remember to sign up by February 10th to save.

NewsgroupDirect 200 day celebration

NewsgroupDirect 2 TB blocks normally go for a full $200.  During their 2000 day promo 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 server farms 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 holiday deal.  We use a block account for fills and backup purposes.  Our block is much smaller though.  Once again the promo is available for new and existing customers.  Rremember to sign up by February 10th to save.

Filed Under: NewsgroupDirect, Usenet Providers

theCubeNet Alt Coins Extravaganza

January 29, 2014 by

TheCubeNet Alt Coins Extravaganza is underway.  Try saying that one five times fast.  Anyway our friends over at theCubeNet have been hard at work on their payment system to allow for more cyber-currencies.  They were previously accepting Bitcoin.  Now their payment options include Bitcoin, Litecoin, Feathercoin and WorldCoin.  To celebrate they are offering twice the bandwidth on block accounts through the end of the month.

theCubeNet Cyber Currency Special

Qualifying for the special is easy enough.  To enjoy double the bandwidth on any block purchase you’ll want to use a cryptocurrency during sign up.  Any of the ones listed above will work just fine.

Here’s a quick summary of the block accounts with double the bandwidth:

  • 5 GB, 10 GB for $2.99
  • 25 GB, 50 GB for $6.99
  • 50 GB, 100 GB for $10.99
  • 75 GB, 150 GB for $12.99
  • 100 GB, 200 GB for $14.99
  • 200 GB, 400 GB for $19.99
  • 500 GB, 1000 GB for $39.99
  • 750 GB, 1500 GB for $59.99

My favorite deal is the 200 GB doubled to 400 GB for $19.99.  You can see how it compares on our block page.

All theCubeNet blocks include 1,990+ days of binary retention, up to 50 connections, free SSL encryption and access to both US and EU servers.  In addition their blocks do not expire.  Meaning you can use the account until you deplete all the bandwidth.  Then you can always top off with another purchase on the same account.  theCuberNet blocks can be shared between three users and come with a free copy of News Rover.

In addition to the alt coins special, theCubeNet has partnered with OctaneVPN to offer a discount on VPN access.  They are offering unlimited VPN with access to 114 gateways in 38 countries for just $2.99 a month or $27.99 a year.  You won’t need VPN for the Usenet service but we recommend it for online privacy in general.

You can read our review to learn more about the service.  Remember to sign up by Jan. 31st for 2x blocks.

Filed Under: theCubeNet, Usenet Providers

Giganews Hits 2000 Days Retention

January 27, 2014 by

Giganews hit a new milestone earlier today when they achieved 2,000 days of binary retention.  Not that other providers are all that far off.  With a number of companies set to hit 2,000 days in a week or so.  Giganews is celebrating their new record with an infographic that details some of their other achievements over the years.  We were just getting started when they hit 100 days of retention in 2007 and have been around ever since.

Giganews 200 days binary retention

Here are a few of the milestones we remember from years past:

  • Passed 100 days of retention in 2007
  • Added server farm in Hong Kong in 2008
  • Passed a year of binary retention in 2009
  • Rolled out VyprVPN privacy service in 2009
  • Released Mimo Usenet browser in 2010
  • Hit 1,000 days of binary retention in 2011
  • Rolled out Dump Truck online storage in 2011

The last couple years look a little quiet on the infograph.  I know last year was a time of growth for their VyprVPN service.  They expanded the network by adding servers in several new countries.  Along with the release of VyprVPN 2.0 apps.  With the growth in online privacy services they are focusing on that market as well.  Congratulations to the Giganews team as they continue to expand retention and innovate into other areas.

Filed Under: Giganews, Usenet Providers

NGD Holiday Block Sale

December 20, 2013 by

NewsgroupDirect (NGD) is ringing in the holiday season and new year with a block deal for new and existing members.  You can pick up a huge 2 TB block account by 12 AM EST on January 5, 2014 and save 70% off the regular price of $200.  Pay just $60 for 2 terabytes of non-expiring Usenet access.  NGD is also offering a one terabyte block account for $40 during the sale.  Visit NewsgroupDirect.com for more details.

NGD Holiday Sale

NewsgroupDirect typically sells their 2 TB blocks for $200.  During their Holiday 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 holiday 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 Tagged With:

Eweka Sinterklaas Special

December 5, 2013 by

We’re excited to share a promotion with our Dutch friends and visitors throughout Europe.  According to Dutch tradition, Saint Nicholas visits the Netherlands every year on December 5th.  Bringing gifts and candy.  To celebrate Eweka is offering a Sinterklaas special.  New and existing customers who top off 10 months of access between December 5th and December 7th will receive an additional two months of free Usenet.

Eweka Sinterklaas Special

Eweka is well known for both quality and value.  Their binary retention rivals other leading Usenet providers and is the highest we’ve seen for a European service.  They currently have over 1,930 days of retention and growing.  You can read our Eweka review to learn more about the service.  Remember that new and existing Eweka members can take advantage of the offer.  Just make sure to visit the Sinterklaas special page by Dec. 7th.

Filed Under: Eweka, Usenet Providers

Easynews 1 GB for 1 Cent Promo

December 2, 2013 by

What better way to kick off Cyber Monday than with a promotion from Easynews.  For a limited time Easynews is offering 1 GB of Usenet access for just a penny.  Sign up for the deal and you’ll receive 30 days and up to 1 GB of web and NNTP usage.  Access Easynews through their web interface or use your favorite newsreader.  Either way you can enjoy a gig of Usenet access for just a penny.  Visit the Easynews promo page to sign up.

Easynews 1 GB for 1 cent

The Easynews web interface is a one of a kind.  You can browse over 1,300 days of binary retention through your web browser.  With the ability to search for content, view images, preview and stream.  All without any software.  Then if you want to go beyond 1,300 days you can fire up your favorite newsreader and browse up to 1,900 days of retention. You can check out our Easynews web interface review to see some of the features in action.

Confused by NNTP vs. web retention?  If so here’s a quick explanation:

  • NNTP retention uses newsgroup software like SABnzbd, Newsbin Pro, NewsLeecher, or Binreader to browse and download from Usenet.  Easynews includes NNTP access with all their plans.  They also have the option of unlimited NNTP Usenet for just $9.95 a month.  With or without a corresponding web plan.
  • The web interface and web retention are unique to Easynews.  A great choice for those new to Usenet who don’t want to mess with installing a client.  Use the web interface to search for content, preview, stream and download.  Easynews also supports iOS and Android.  New members can try it free for 14 days.

Remember to sign up soon to enjoy 1 GB of Easynews web and NNTP access over 30 days for just 1 cent.

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

Filed Under: Easynews, Usenet Providers
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