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Easynews Usenet Plan - $4.00 Per Month USD - Unlimited Web Gigs with 3,338 Days Web Retention - Annual Plan

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Easynews Usenet Plan - $4.00 Per Month USD - Unlimited Web Gigs with 3,338 Days Web Retention - Annual Plan
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TeamTerry on 24/11/2018 - 07:29 signup.easynews.com (1644 clicks)
Last edited 24/11/2018 - 15:49 by 1 other user

Hey guys,
CyberWeek deal from US Newsgroup provider Easynews. Been going for a few days already so no idea on expiry, get in fast.

Best deal I have ever seen with Easynews.
-Unlimited Web Gigs
-Unlimited NNTP access
-3,338 days web retention
-Free zero-log VPN
-No newsreader required.

Google what Usenet is and you will discover a world of joy if you weren't already aware.
Plus Easynews makes Usenet much simpler via the use of their GlobalSearch function which allows you to use keywords to search for the downloadable content and download via the browser. As well as this, you get access to around 9.5 years of content, all for about $6 AUD per month - purchased as a 12 month block.

And yes… I know I broke the 'First Rule of Usenet' by actually mentioning it. :)

This is part of Black Friday / Cyber Monday deals for 2018
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  • pogiguy on 24/11/2018 - 08:11

    Do you know which countries are available with the VPN service?

    • RefusdClassification on 24/11/2018 - 08:20

      Their client only lists about 18 countires, but their are more countries supported which are excluded from the client for some reason and need to be manually entered (generally 3rd world or cheap countries which might be useful for picking up bargains).

      https://account.easynews.com/vpnservers.php

  • kojihama on 24/11/2018 - 08:11

    How does one use Usenet? Is there a dummy's guide?

    • RefusdClassification on 24/11/2018 - 08:23
      +4

      NNTP is somewhat confusing at first, but Easynews is the only provider I know of with a web interface as well. It's just like using a specialized search engine for files. You can download single files, or combined multiple files into a zip for easy download.

      $4 a month with everything included is a steal for Easynews; normally the full package (Web + NNTP + Unlimited + VPN) would set you back at least $30 USD a month.

      • TeamTerry on 24/11/2018 - 08:32
        +2

        True. The web interface is a game changer. If you spell correctly and know the format of the file name, you will pretty much find what you are after.
        Plus 9 years of retention means it is very likely you will find that obscure documentary that is not available with most other sources.

  • RefusdClassification on 24/11/2018 - 08:18
    +2

    I posted information about this on the Reddit thread but forgot to post it here (feeling fatigued). Easynews is normally a Premium provider but these prices are really competitive since you get standard Highwinds NNTP, web based Usenet stored on different services with decoded files and ability to find and download specific files from an archive (such as a music track). Their VPN seems to be just average, a modest number of exit locations in their client, but note that more are available if you manually type then in from this page (eg India, Estonia, Mexico, Malaysia): https://account.easynews.com/vpnservers.php

    If you are new to internet, pick this up. Perhaps an indexer as well. NZBGeek for obfuscated posts (currently $20USd for lifetime access), or NzbSU (more expensive, has more entries for niche material like Ebooks and music, about $15 USD per year).

    Also note, although the deal is $4 per month, you will be charged for 12 months in advanced.

    • fredblogs on 25/11/2018 - 14:12

      But I think easynews reduces the need for a niche indexer since you can just search for that stuff in its Web interface.

  • TeamTerry on 24/11/2018 - 08:35

    A video explainer on how the Easynews Global Search works - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1j50D_uIkrE
    (I really wanted to Rick Roll, but decided not to).

  • G Wok on 24/11/2018 - 09:08

    After the first year will it go back to $30/month?
    Trying to decide if I need this on top of a private tracker I'm already paying for but I've always been curious about newsgroups and never had the chance. Seems like heaps more content

    • TeamTerry on 24/11/2018 - 09:25
      +2

      No idea about what happens in 12 months time. Most likely they will have another new Black Friday etc deal.
      There is heaps more content with Newsgroups compared to trackers etc.
      Plus you will get full internet download speed rather than limited with peer to peer. FYI, I get 100 meg a sec from US.

  • Sammyboy on 24/11/2018 - 10:41

    How does this compare to usenet.farm? They have a sale on too at moment. Mine is just about to expire

  • Ragnarok1983 on 24/11/2018 - 10:50

    How does this compare to ThunderNews?

  • flashi007 on 24/11/2018 - 11:28

    This will search for files for me?

    Ive been using binsearch recently without much luck at times

    • TeamTerry on 24/11/2018 - 14:01
      +1

      Check the youtube link above.

  • grog on 24/11/2018 - 11:30
    +1

    I remember agent very well

  • 881jz on 24/11/2018 - 20:06

    Couldn't find a way to apply as an existing customer but I hit up the help line and they applied the plan instantly. Good upgrade from the plus plan for the year

    • fredblogs on 25/11/2018 - 14:40

      Dammit wish I'd done that. I cancelled and re-applied

    • danielh on 25/11/2018 - 16:57

      Thanks. Been a member for about 15 years now (possibly more) and am on the US$9.99 per month Classic plan.

      This deal is definitely better for me as I only use it for books nowadays.

  • danielh on 25/11/2018 - 20:56
    +2

    As an FYI, I clarified a few points with Easynews support and as I had recently just paid up my monthly US$10 fee, I told then to let me stay on the 'Classic' plan until the end of that month and then apply the $48 (for one year) fee ongoing.

    I also confirmed with them that once the 12 months were up, the $48 deal will renew.

    This deal will only stay alive as long as I do not change my plan.

    Hope this helps.

    Also, just realised I have been with them continuously for almost 17 years.
    "You have been signed-up continuously since Sat Mar 09 08:26:30 MST 2002 (16.72540002 years)."

    • CheapCoffee on 25/11/2018 - 23:58

      17 years of subscription is certainly an endorsement of some kind!

  • flashi007 on 30/11/2018 - 00:33

    I’m not going to lie. This is awesome!!!!

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