Binverse Review
2010 Editors' Choice Winner |
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- 500 days binary retention |
Binverse offers affordable Usenet access along with easy to use software. Accounts include free SSL, unlimited 1 Mbps downloads and 30 GB a month of unlimited speed access from $8.33 a month. Their free Usenet client and low cost unlimited access helped Binverse earn our Editors Choice selection for "Best Value". Recently Binverse added unlimited, uncapped download plans for under $20 a month.
Speed and availability - Binverse offers up to 12 connections and server farms in the US and Europe. They advertise that you can download as fast as your Internet connection allows and we did. Our connection caps out around 10 Mbps. We peaked over 10 Mbps with average speeds in the 8 Mbps range while multi-tasking. Binverse offers up to 12 connections to help you get maximum speeds. We only required 8 to cap out. The client also allows you to set a speed limit in case you want more bandwidth for other activities.
Binary retention is over 500 days while text groups are held for 1,000 days. The service supports over 100,000 newsgroups with a 99%+ completion rate.
Security and privacy - Binverse offers free SSL encryption with all accounts. To enable SSL you simply check a box in the client. According to the Binverse FAQ they go further in protecting your privacy by never selling your personal information, not tracking your downloads and encoding all uploads.
Newsreader - the Binverse client software is free to subscribers. It is one of the best newsreader's we've had the opportunity to test. In fact we're working on a Binverse client review and setup guide to come soon. The software includes a built in search engine that allows you to search using multiple engines including Bintube, Binsearch, Newzleech, NZBMatrix and more. Other highlights include built in RAR / PAR support and easy file management. You can download the latest version of the free Binverse client during sign up.
Free trial - the free Binverse trial account includes 329 GB over 30 days (unlimited downloads at 1 Mbps for 30 days plus 5 GB of uncapped speed). The trial will give you a great feel for the service and Binverse software. Note that NGR visitors get an extra 2+ weeks and an extra 175+ GB of downloads over the normal trial. I think you'll be very pleased. Whether using their Quantum Leap unlimited speed or 1 Mbps you can always queue up files and even schedule downloads.
Pricing plans:
- Unlimited, uncapped - starting at $19.83 a month
- Unlimited + 30 GB/mo. - starting at $8.33 a month
Payment options - Binverse accepts all major credit cards and PayPal.
Tech support - this is an area where Binverse shines. They are one of only a few providers that offer 24/7 phone, email and online support. Simply visit Binverse.com or call 866-440-2997 for support.
Bottom line - Binverse offers solid Usenet service at a great price. The Binverse software compares favorably to other top newsreaders. Take advantage of their 329 GB free trial and decide for yourself. The client along with $8.33 unlimited access helped earn Binverse our Editor's Choice award for "Best Value".
