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Best Usenet Providers : 2012 NGR Editors Choice Awards

January 20, 2012 By

It’s time to celebrate our 2012 Editor’s Choice Award winners.  Those who frequent Newsgroup Reviews and our blog know that we update the winners and rankings throughout the year based on changes in the industry.  For example, Newshosting moved up our list last year as they launched a $9.99 unlimited Usenet special followed by introducing a free Usenet client in the Fall.  This year we are once again extending the Editors Choice Awards to cover the ”Best Usenet Deals“, “Best Free Usenet Trials“and “Best Usenet Clients“.

You’ll notice that we celebrate the accomplishments of multiple newsgroup services with our Editors Choice Awards.  The reason is 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.

Congratulations to all of our 2012 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, NewsDemon, Astraweb, Easynews and ThunderNews.

Let’s take a closer look at our 2012 NGR Editor’s Choice winners for “Best Usenet Providers“:

UseNetServer – 2012 NGR Editors Choice Award

UseNetServer provides an excellent mix of quality and value.  Since releasing their $10 unlimited Usenet special in the Summer of 2009 the service has grown rapidly.  The service was always a staple in the industry but at $10 a month or $95.40 a year it’s 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 1,250+ 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 – 2012 NGR Editors Choice Award

Expect the best performance and premium features for a value from Newshosting.  Including unlimited Usenet downloads with access to their recently released 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 1,250+ 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.

NewsDemon – 2012 NGR Editors Choice Award

NewsDemon is similar to Giganews in that they present customers with a package of features in addition to quality Usenet access.  All unlimited NewsDemon members receive a free registered copy of News Rover newsreader and 30 GB of free online storage provided by StorageNinja.  All for only $9.99 a month for those who sign up through NGR.  NewsDemon presents subscribers with a very good balance of features and value.

NewsDemon offers 1,250+ 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 $9.99 deal to save over 50% off unlimited Usenet.

Easynews – 2012 NGR Editors Choice Award


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 1,200 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.

Astraweb – 2012 NGR Editors Choice Award

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 Astraweb remains a popular choice for Usenet.  With a very loyal following they continue to grow at a good pace.

Astraweb offers 1,250+ days of binary retention along with 1,095 days of text posts.  Members enjoy unlimited Usenet, 256-bit SSL, 20 connections, uncapped speeds and solid completion for $11 a month.  Take advantage of the Astraweb $11/mo. and $96/yr. unlimited Usenet specials.

ThunderNews – 2012 NGR Editors Choice Award

ThunderNews made our Editors Choice list in 2011 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 1,250+ 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.

We hope you’ve enjoyed our 2012 Editor’s Choice Awards for the best Usenet providers.  Please help us recognize and congratulate the winners through your patronage.  Also make sure to check out our Editor’s Choice Awards for ”Best Usenet Deals“, “Best Free Usenet Trials“and “Best Usenet Clients“.

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

Black Friday Usenet Specials : 2011 Holiday Deals

November 25, 2011 By

November 30th update: the Black Friday / Cyber Monday specials are done for this year.  However, there are still some great deals available including unlimited Usenet access from these top providers:

November 25th update: it’s finally time for this year’s Black Friday fun.  Enjoy the deals!

  • NewsDemon – mystery specials – Sign Up
  • ThunderNews – multiple discounts – Sign Up
  • NewsgroupDirect – mystery deals – Sign Up
  • UseNetNow / BlockNews – Sign Up
  • theUsenet – multiple discounts – Sign Up
  • theCubeNet – multiple deals – Sign Up

November 24th update: UseNetNow, BlockNews and Frugal Usenet are offering fans a sneak peak of their Black Friday and holiday specials.  You can see the account types and quantities available but the prices won’t be shown until each deal goes live on Friday.  See our UseNetNow / BlockNews / Frugal Usenet Black Friday deals post for more details.

November 23rd update:  it’s almost time for this year’s Black Friday fun.  Last year the deals started early evening EST time Thanksgiving night.  We look forward to covering all the best Black Friday offers again this year.  Remember when time comes we’ll list all the Black Friday deals at the top of this post as they launch.  So the list will change as the hours roll on.  They will also be present on the Newsgroup Reviews home page.

It’s almost time to launch the 2011 Black Friday Usenet deals again this year.  Last time around was a lot of fun and we plan to cover all the Thanksgiving / Black Friday / Holiday newsgroup specials right here again this year.  Enjoy some of the best deals of 2011 courtesy of top Usenet providers.  We’ll have some great holiday specials along with a few surprises.  Make sure to keep an eye on this post as we will begin to drop in the Black Friday deals Thanksgiving night.  From what we’ve heard so far this year will be fun as always.

We will start from the top and cover the top 10 Black Friday / Holiday Usenet deals of 2011.  Remember the list will change as Black Friday deals launch so please check back for the best deals of 2011.  Click on any provider below or visit the Newsgroup Reviews home page for sign up details.

1.  UseNetServer – $10 unlimited Usenet access for life

UNS offers high retention, free SSL and Usenet search for $10 a month or $95 a year.  All included with 20 connections and unlimited newsgroup downloads.  Read our UNS review to learn more about the service.

2.  Newshosting – $9,99 unlimited Usenet access for life

Newshosting is offering unlimited Usenet downloads, a free newsreader with built-in search, 30 connections and SSL  for just $9.99 a month or $99 a year.  Read our Newshosting review for details.

3.  NewsDemon – $9.99 unlimited Usenet for life

NewsDemon offers unlimited newsgroup access along with a newsreader, 30 GB of online storage, SSL and 50 connections for just $9.99 a month.  Read our NewsDemon review to learn more.

4.  Astraweb – $11 unlimited Usenet access for life

The deal that started it all.  Astraweb is still offering $11 a month / $96 a year unlimited Usenet access with 20 connections, SSL  and high binary retention.  Read our Astraweb review for more details.

5.  Easynews – $9.95 unlimited Usenet for life

Easynews is offering unlimited NNTP Usenet access along with 1,130 days of binary retention and 20 SSL connections for just $9.95 a month.  Read our Easynews review to learn more.

6.  ThunderNews – $10.49 unlimited Usenet for life

ThunderNews includes unlimited Usenet access with secure (SSL) encryption, 50 connections and a free newsreader for $10.49 a month.  Read our ThunderNews review to learn more.

7.  Ngroups – $9.99 unlimited Usenet access

Ngroups NGR special includes unlimited Usenet access with 20 SSL connections and free unlimited Livedrive online storage for just $9.99 a month.  Read our Ngroups review for more details.

8.  MaximumUsenet – $9.99 unlimited Usenet access

MaximumUsenet offers NGR visitors unlimited access to newsgroups along with free SSL encryption and 50 connections. for just $9.99 a month.  Read our Maximum Usenet review for more details.

9.  UseNetNow – $10.39 unlimited Usenet access

UseNetNow offers NGR visitors unlimited Usenet downloads along with free SSL encryption and 50 connections. for just $10.39 a month.  Read our UseNetNow review for more details.

10.  Fast Usenet – $9.95 unlimited Usenet access

Fast Usenet is offering unlimited newsgroup downloads along with 50 connections and secure SSL encryption for just $9.95 a month.  Read our Fast Usenet review to learn more.

A sincere thank you to all the Usenet providers offering holiday specials.  We  appreciate your efforts and consideration in making the deals available.  To our NGR visitors we hope you enjoy the Black Friday / holiday Usenet deals.  Save some money and enjoy the best premium newsgroup access!

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

November Marks 1,200 Days of Retention and Growing!

November 21, 2011 By

November marks a new milestone for leading Usenet providers.  As services like Newshosting, UseNetServer, Astraweb and more pass 1,200 days of binary retention.  Some users have come to expect the continued growth in Usenet retention as many large providers spool daily.  Yet the achievement is no less impressive.  As Usenet fans or perhaps fanatics we tip our glass to those continuously improving the experience.  Both in terms of retention growth and overall value (cost, reliability, performance and new, innovative features).

It’s hard to believe we have access to over three years of binary retention.  At 1,200 days you can access newsgroup posts from 3 years and 3 months ago.  As 1,200 days ago was August of 2008.  In comparison Giganews was the clear leader in retention at that time.  Completing their upgrade to 240 days (eight months) of binary retention in September of 2008.  Times have certainly changed since then as a number of leading Usenet providers are within 10 days of each other now.  All with nearly 40 months of binary retention and growing.

The value offered by Usenet providers has also changed quite a bit since 2008.  With services offering unlimited Usenet for $10 or less a month rather than $20-$30 a month.  Not only has the cost dropped significantly.  The services themselves are much improved.  Including SSL encryption, better reliability / performance and extra features like newsreaders, Usenet search, online storage and VPN access.  All for under $10 a month.

We’ll see you right here in 100 days as we all help celebrate 1,300 days of binary retention.  Then in 9 months we’ll happily help celebrate 4 years of retention.  Until then continue to enjoy all the advantages of Usenet.  Visit Newsgroup Reviews to learn more about Usenet retention.  Follow us @NewsgroupRevs for the latest offers.

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

Top 10 Summer Usenet Promotions

June 24, 2011 By

It’s that time of year again.  Time to enjoy family vacations, outdoor activities and oh yeah, some of the best Usenet promotions of the year.  The summer season is typically slow for Usenet providers.  A good time for them to offer some exceptional discounts and test special offers that you won’t find other times of the year.  In a second we’ll list our top 10 Summer Usenet promotions.  Some were recently launched while others have continued into the summer.  All the discounts listed are recurring so enjoy the savings month after month.

1. Easynews – 100 Gig Free Usenet Trial

Easynews is going all out this summer.  Offering 100 gigs of free downloads to test their popular web Usenet service.  Better yet you don’t need a newsreader as Easynews is accessible via your favorite web browser or mobile device.  Take advantage of the Easynews free trial and enjoy two weeks and up to 100 gigs of free Usenet access.

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

The UNS $10 promotion has been very popular since it launched.  UseNetServer continues to deliver an outstanding service for a low price.  With 1,040+ days of binary retention, 20 connections, free SSL and Usenet search engine.  Take advantage of the UNS summer promotion and enjoy unlimited Usenet access for $10 a month or $95 a year.  Saving you up to 55% on UseNetServer.

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

We consistently get the fastest speeds from the Newshosting news servers.  With over 1,040 days of binaries, free SSL and 30 connections for $9.99 a month.  Newshosting is quite possibly the best Usenet service on the market.  Take advantage of the Newshosting summer special and enjoy unlimited Usenet for $9.99 a month or $99 a year.  Saving you up to 45% on Newshosting.

4. NewsDemon – Usenet + Newsreader + Storage for $9.99/mo.

NewsDemon offers more than just unlimited Usenet access.  With a package of features for their members including a free copy of News Rover newsreader and 30 gigs of free online storage.  Take advantage of the NewsDemon summer special and enjoy unlimited Usenet access + News Rover newsreader + 30 GB of online storage for $9.99 a month.  Saving you 50% on NewsDemon.

5. Easynews – Unlimited NNTP Usenet for $9.95/mo.

Easynews is best known for their web interface but they also offer NNTP Usenet access.  With 1,000 days of binary retention, 20 connections and free SSL encryption.  Easynews NNTP access is on par with other leading newsgroup providers.  Take advantage of the Easynews summer special and enjoy unlimited Usenet for $9.95 a month.  In addition to 14 days of free web access.

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

Astraweb offers solid newsgroup service at an affordable price.  You can enjoy access to 1,040+ days of binary retention along with 20 connections and free 256-bit SSL encryption.  Access news servers in the US or Europe.  Take advantage of the Astraweb summer special and enjoy unlimited Usenet for $11 a month or $96 a year.  Saving you up to 45% on Astraweb.

7. ThunderNews – Usenet + Newsreader for $10.49/mo.

ThunderNews brings members unlimited Usenet downloads along with a free licensed copy of News Rover newsgroup reader.  With over 1,040 days of binary retention, 20 connections and free SSL.  Take advantage of the ThunderNews summer special and enjoy unlimited Usenet access + News Rover newsreader for $10.49 a month.  Saving you 50% on ThunderNews.

8. Ngroups – Unlimited Usenet + Storage for $9.99/mo.

Ngroups has partnered with Livedrive to offer subscribers unlimited Usenet access plus unlimited online storage.  With 1,025+ days of binary retention, 30 connections and free SSL encryption.  Access news servers in Europe or the US.  Take advantage of the Ngroups summer special and enjoy unlimited Usenet access + Livedrive online backup for $9.99 a month.

9. UseNetNow – Unlimited Usenet for $10.39/mo.

UseNetNow has a reputation for providing quality Usenet service and excellent technical support.  With over 1,000 days of binary retention, 50 connections and free 256-bit SSL encryption for privacy.  Access newsgroup servers in the US or Europe.  Take advantage of the UseNetNow summer special and enjoy unlimited Usenet downloads for $10.39 a month.

10. NewsgroupDirect – Usenet + Client + Storage for $16/mo.

NewsgroupDirect offers a wide range of features with their unlimited Usenet account.  Including a free newsreader and 30 GB of free online storage.  Take advantage of the NewsgroupDirect summer special and enjoy unlimited Usenet access + News Rover newsreader + 30 GB of online storage for $16 a month.  Saving you 20% on NewsgroupDirect.

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

UseNetServer Celebrates 1,000 Days Binary Retention

May 12, 2011 By

Today members can join the UseNetServer team in celebrating a new milestone for the newsgroup service.  As UNS subscribers now have access to 1,000 days of binary retention.  What comes next?  Tomorrow will bring 1,001 days as retention continues to grow daily.  UNS subscribers enjoy unlimited downloads, high retention, excellent speeds and Usenet search engine for an unbeatable value.  With the UseNetServer unlimited Usenet special – $10/mo. and $95/yr. leading our list of the best Usenet deals.

UseNetServer offers NGR visitors a great value.  As the image above details our visitors can enjoy the UNS High-Speed Plus plan (unlimited Usenet + free SSL & UNS Global Search) for $10 a month or $95 a year.   Saving you 45% off the retail price of $17.95.  Visit our UseNetServer special offer page for more details.

Here’s an overview of the UNS High-Speed Plus account:
- $10/mo. unlimited Usenet for life!
- $95/yr. unlimited Usenet for life!
- 1,000 days of binary retention
- 730 days of text retention
- 99%+ completion rate
- Free SSL encryption
- Free UNS Global Usenet search
- 85,000+ newsgroups
- 20 concurrent connections
- News servers in the US and Europe
- 24/7 tech support

Read our UseNetServer review to learn more or sign up for the High-Speed Plus NGR Special and enjoy!

Filed Under: Usenet Providers, UseNetServer Tagged With: ,

Free Usenet Access : Best Free Newsgroup Trials

May 3, 2011 By

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, Binverse, 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 1,130 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 1,200+ 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.

Binverse Free Usenet Trial – 3 Days, 60 GB, Newsreader

Binverse offers the shortest trial in our list (3 days) but allows the most download (60 GB).  Binverse includes their own client which helps simplify downloading from newsgroups.  As you can browse for content and download inside the Binverse newsreader.  The Usenet service offers 1,010+ days of binary retention along with 12 connections and free SSL encryption.  Sign up for the Binverse free trial and enjoy 60 gigs of downloads over 3 days.  Including 10 GB of uncapped downloads plus 50 GB at 2 Mbps.  Plenty of time to test the Binverse service and Usenet client.

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 1,200+ 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 1,200+ 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: , ,

Usenet Provider Deals : Best Unlimited Usenet Specials

May 1, 2011 By

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 + Client + Storage for $9.99

The NewsDemon Demon Deal includes unlimited Usenet access plus a free copy of News Rover newsreader and 30 GB of online storage for $9.99 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.

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.

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.

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

The Usenet Retention Race Is Too Close to Call

April 14, 2011 By

We’ve been covering the binary retention race for a long time now.  Long enough to write retention update posts in our sleep.  Early on Giganews was the clear leader.  Now we’re nearing 1,000 days and several top Usenet providers are within 10 days of each other.  Hard to believe that after 2+ years the binary retention race might very well end in a draw.  Bringing Usenet fans the benefit of years of binary newsgroup posts for less than they use to pay for a few weeks of retention.  In fact Newsgroup Reviews visitors can enjoy $10 unlimited Usenet access from leading providers including UseNetServer, Newshosting, NewsDemon and Astraweb.

Earlier today UseNetServer, Newshosting and Easynews announced retention increases.  The number is very notable.  As all three Usenet providers are now at 972 days of binary retention and growing.  Why is the 972 number notable?  Because it’s one day higher than Astraweb who is currently at 971 days.  It is also only 8 days behind Giganews who is at 980 days.  UseNetServer and Newshosting both offer $10 unlimited accounts versus the $25-$35 for Giganews.  Given the difference in price and latest retention updates we expect Newshosting and UseNetServer will be home to a lot of new members in the months to come.

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

UseNetServer $10 Unlimited Usenet + 910 Days Retention

March 3, 2011 By

UseNetServer continues to innovate their very popular newsgroup service.  The latest effort being an increase to 910 days of binary retention with 99% completion through the full 910 days.  UNS started the year at 760 days.  Meaning they now offer another 150 days of binary retention at the same great price.  Offering their Hgih-Speed Plus NGR special – unlimited Usenet downloads + SSL + free Usenet search for $10/mo. and $95/yr.

Binary retention continues to be very important for those considering Usenet access or comparing providers.  At 910 days and growing fast we wouldn’t be surprised to see UNS take the lead in the months to come.  Just as important is the quality of their retention.  Seeing services like UseNetServer offering 99% completion and full speeds through the oldest days of retention is very exciting.  Contrary to what some might think you no longer have to sacrifice quality for value.  As UseNetServer is setting the mark pretty high.

Read our UseNetServer review to learn more about the service.  New members can sign up for $10 High-Speed Plus access and start downloading in minutes.  If you need help getting started in Usenet visit our Usenet client and Usenet search section of NGR.  You’ll find a number of free and premium options along with helpful tips and guides to help you get started.

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

UseNetServer $10 Unlimited Usenet + 860 Days Retention

February 4, 2011 By

UseNetServer continues to increase binary retention at a very fast pace.  The latest update included 50 extra days.  Bringing UNS retention up to 860 days.  The last update (810 days) was announced on January 16th so the service is spooling retention very quickly.  Add the UNS special offer – unlimited Usenet downloads plus free Usenet search for $10/mo. or $95/yr. and they remain the best deal in Usenet.

Binary retention continues to be a major factor for customers as they choose a Usenet provider.  At 860 days UNS is getting very close to the lead.  They are only 50 days behind the leader – Giganews – and 40 days behind Astraweb.  At the pace of their retention growth it might only be a matter of time before UseNetServer pushes ahead of the competition.  Read our UNS review to learn more about the Usenet service and free global search feature.  Sign up for $10 unlimited Usenet and enjoy 860+ days of binary retention.

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