Highlights of Giganews:
- 2400+ days binary retention
- 3000+ days text retention
- 99%+ completion rate
- US & European servers
- Up to 50 connections
- Diamond: $29.99/mo.
Giganews URL:
- Homepage: http://www.giganews.com
News server address:
- news.giganews.com
Giganews ports:
- Standard ports: 119, 80, 23
- SSL ports: 563 and 443
Plan types:
- Unlimited usenet
- Metered usenet
Giganews Usenet service details:
- Binary retention: 2400+ days
- Text retention: 3000+ days
- Completion rate: 99%+
- Number of Newsgroups: 109,000
- Simultaneous Connections: up to 50
- Speed – broadband, 20 Mbps+
- Server farms: US and Europe
- Header compression: free
- SSL Encryption: 256-bit SSL optional
Usenet browser:
- Mimo newsreader is provided to Diamond customers
VPN access:
- VyprVPN is included for Diamond customers
Discounted newsreaders:
- $10 off Newsbin Pro
Giganews free trial:
- Giganews offers a 10 GB, 14 day free trial
Tech support:
- 24/7 email support
- Online support form
- FAQ section
Giganews offers these plans with days of binary retention:
- Diamond: unlimited, SSL, 50 conn, VPN, Mimo – $29.99/mo.
- Platinum: unlimited, SSL + SSL + 20 connections – $19.99/mo.
- Silver: 50 GB/mo., SSL, 20 connections – $14.99/mo.
- Bronze: 10 GB/mo., SSL, 20 connections – $9.99/mo.
Giganews offers these value plans with 30 day binary retention:
- Pearl: 5 GB/mo., SSL, 20 connections – $4.99/mo
Payment options:
- Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and PayPal