theUsenet

- 1,179+ days binary retention - 1,179+ days text retention - Up to 50 connections - 256-bit SSL encryption - Unlimited + block accounts - TheUsenet free trial available

Update: theUsenet discontinued service in 2012.

Web site:
- http://www.theusenet.com

Servers:
- us-secure.theusenet.com (US - SSL)
- eu-secure.theusenet.com (EU - SSL)
- us.theusenet.com (US non-SSL)
- eu.theusenet.com (EU non-SSL)

Plan types:
- unlimited usenet
- metered accounts
- non-expiring blocks

Service details:
- Binary retention: 1,179+ days
- Text retention: 1,179+ days
- Completion rate: 99%+
- Number of Newsgroups: 107,000
- Simultaneous Connections: 10 to 50
- Standard ports: 119, 23, 443, 3128, 7000, 8000, 8080, 9000
- SSL secure ports: 563, 80, 81
- Server farms: US and Europe
- SSL Encryption: 256-bit SSL available

Free trial:
- theUsenet offers a 10 day free trial

Support:
- Online chat support

Monthly pricing plans:
- Unlimited, 50 connections, SSL - $9.50 a month
- 100 GB a month - $8.00 a month
- 50 GB a month - $6.50 a month
- 30 GB a month - $5.25 a month
- 15 GB a month - $4.00 a month

Block Usenet plans:
- 10 GB block - $2.75
- 25 GB block - $6.75
- 50 GB block - $11.75
- 75 GB block - $13.75
- 100 GB block - $12.50
- 200 GB block - $15.00
- 500 GB block - $40.00
- 1,000 GB block - $65.00

Payment options:
- PayPal
- Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover

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