So called premium Usenet providers are the new hype. This is because they offer users anonymous access to the Usenet. Originally created as a discussion platform, Usenet now also offers newsgroups where file attachments (so-called binaries) are exchanged.
Frequently asked questions:
- What is Usenet?
- Am I anonymous on Usenet?
Due to the great demand, we have compared several high-speed Usenet providers and put the most important criteria to the test. We will share our test experiences with you here. This will give you an overview of what services the providers offer and what you may need to be aware of.
Of course, the Usenet comparison only reflects our own experiences with the Usenet providers and does not claim to be complete, up-to-date or correct. Nevertheless, it can help you to get a better idea of the service. If you have any questions, our FAQ can help you further.
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How we tested - The most important comparison criteria in our test
There are many criteria by which you can measure a Usenet provider. Often, it is the personal preferences and habits of the individual users that make them decide in favor of one provider or another. We have tried to reduce the test to the most important key points in order to keep the overview simple.
Frequently asked questions:
- What is available on Usenet?
- Will my privacy be protected?
The most important factors, apart from the current standard of connection encryption, are the number of simultaneous connections, the number of server farms and the connection. These essentially determine how quickly you can load the desired content and how complete the files are.
The retention time, or data retention time, tells how long the data remains on the servers. The current value of 3800 days (over 10 years) is already enormous. Here you can easily find older contributions and information. This also increases the amount of data to an unimaginable 30 petabytes, or 30,000 terabytes, or 30,000,000 gigabytes! You read correctly: 30 million gigabytes!
Summary and personal experience of the test result
In our test, Usenext clearly catapulted to the top as the undisputed NR. 1. It was closely followed by Usenet.nl, where everything was just right. Both the entire process and the technology behind it have proven to be very mature. 
The software convinced us so much that there will probably be an extra chapter for it in the near future. No matter if you are a beginner or a professional, you can't go wrong with this software! There are now a lot of Usenet providers on the market, but the test has convinced us that currently the two bolides Usenext and Usenet.nl play the pioneering role. This is mainly because they have decades of experience and keep the entire process very simple. Which should be of great importance primarily for inexperienced users. The operation of the newsreaders is child's play and self-explanatory. For those who value a little more choice, Usenext is certainly the better choice. Usenet.nl also offers a very large selection and also scores points for the extremely easy operation of the software. In terms of security, Usenext is still unbeaten. All in all, the provider test showed that Usenext appears to be the most mature due to its many years of experience in this area and is convincing all along the line.
Tips and hints for handling the test accounts
We recommend that you first test the non-binding free access - which every provider offers. The free access includes a certain contingent of download volume and should be completely sufficient to gain an insight. This way you can choose your favorite.
If you later decide to pay for Usenet access, you will be spoilt for choice. The Usenet rates of the providers vary, depending on which term is chosen. If you want a monthly cancellation period, it will be a bit more expensive. With longer running times accordingly somewhat more favorably.
PLEASE NOTE: The test access turns into a paid subscription after the free trial period, if you do not cancel in writing within the trial period!