I challenge you to find a Usenet thread not mentioning Newshosting. The provider is one of the most popular companies in the industry, especially among new users.
Here’s why:
Features
Newshosting is a Tier 1 provider, meaning it maintains its own Usenet servers. This gives it much more control and reliability compared to what resellers get.
It runs facilities both in the US and Europe, leading to low latency for most users.
Speaking of speed, you can establish up to 30 concurrent connections (60 on the largest plan). Even 30 is enough to max out most home internet connections, so there’s little to worry about.
Independent companies usually have relatively short Usenet server retention periods, but Newshosting hosts articles and binaries since its inception. That’s 4,551 days (or over 12 years) of data available for browsing.
Completion sits at 99.99%, giving you 110,000 uncensored newsgroups to browse.
Navigating all that information is challenging. That’s why Newshosting includes its own newsreader that can access both text and binaries. It even gives previews for file types like images and videos.
The tool is very easy to use and includes a search tool, so you don’t have to subscribe to an NZB indexer. The browser can also work with other Usenet providers, which is great if you have a backup host.
The newsreader includes fantastic options for automating downloads. For instance, if you follow a TV show, you can automatically get new episodes as soon as they are out.
A few privacy tools are included as well. All connections are secured with 256-bit SSL encryption, so your ISP or packet-sniffers can’t peek at your data.
If you don't want anyone to see what you're connecting to, Newshosting has a bespoke VPN (free on the largest plan). It can help you hide internet activity or pass geolocation blocks.
It might not be as powerful as the top dedicated VPNs, but it’s more than enough for working with a Usenet provider.
Support and Knowledge Base
Newshosting has a pretty solid learning center. The articles explain key Usenet concepts in simple words and provide guidelines on using tech like a newsreader.
The company also features a standard ticketing support system. You can reach out if you have a technical issue with the newsreader or downloading a binary.
The agents do a decent job here, so Newshosting performs exceptionally in the customer service department.
Pricing
Newshosting has three Usenet pricing tiers:
- Lite—50GB transfer, $10/month
- Unlimited—Unlimited transfer, $12.95/month ($14.95 billed monthly)
- XL Powerpack—Unlimited transfer, double the data streams, free VPN, $15.83/month ($19.95 billed monthly)
Newshosting extends a 14-day free trial with 30GB of traffic with all plans. It’s a nice way to check if the service works for you and if you’re okay with the speeds.
The pricing is reasonable, even more so if you pay for the entire year upfront.
Verdict
Newshosting is the best Usenet provider overall, especially if you want to get everything in one place. It gives you access to millions of files, an all-in-one newsreader, and reliable privacy add-ons.
It all amounts to a well-rounded service.