There are a small number free Usenet servers available around the world. They tend to be slower and less reliable than paid services. Also, they typically do not provide SSL connections, and they have a short article/binary retention time (10 – 100 days).
I recommend trying a paid Usenet provider — they only cost about $10 per month.
Here’s my list of the best free Usenet servers:
Newshosting (U.S.)
Newshosting allows a 30 GB download limit on their trial accounts, and they give you access to the same service as a regular account. This includes access to their newsreader that has a built-in index search, and the ability to preview videos if there is a message with video attachments. They offers SSL connections and 2102 Days Retention.
Payment is via Paypal or credit card. Exact terms are “Free Trial is over in 14 days or 30GB used, whichever comes first. Free trial is offered for new customers only, one per customer.”
Link: Newshosting
UsenetBucket (Netherlands)
UsenetBucket is an XSNews provider in the Netherlands. They offer a free trial that lasts “7 days or until you have reached the data-limit”. The data limit is 5GB.
UsenetBucket is a straightforward company, known for fulfilling their promises (in terms of download limits and server speed). They are also known for accepting PayPal.
While testing their sign-up process, I did find that their email and IP check is a bit stringent, probably because they don’t require a credit card.
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iLoad – http://www.usenet.eu
Evaluate for free (up to 10 GB or 2 weeks)!
Anonymous, no data except e-mail address!
No forced subscription!
Includes free software client! (EN DE)
Includes free usage of our usenet index and search!
snelNL – http://www.snelnl.com
Fast test (3 days)
Unlimited downloads
180 Mbit, about 22.5 MB/s speed
Includes free usage of our usenet index and search!
Includes free software client! (EN DE NL)
ENJOY!!
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What’s wrong with this picture:
Article title; “The Best Free Usenet Servers 2016”
Article date; “April 10, 2014”
Not much. I update the articles every year, sometimes I don’t update the original publication date.
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I have used both UsenetBucket and XSNews.
UsenetBucket is faster and has English support, while XSNews is a noticeably cheaper.
I think his point is that the article is aimed at binaries and not actually using Usenet as a discussion forum. Hence all the servers have amazing low retention and the article is more focused on bandwidth and # of connections etc. Maybe the article should be titled “Best Free Usenet Servers for Binaries 2014” 🙂
The two mentioned (gmane or eternal-september) are for discussion and not for binaries.
-3j
Your choice seems bizarre, with no mention of gmane or eternal-september .
They are particularly compelling as usenet service providers?
Agreed. No aioe either. Anyone who spends time on Usenet knows this.