UseNeXT Review
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1,014 days binary retention |
UseNeXT offers a hybrid newsgroup service and free software client. They set themselves apart by offering unlimited 2 Mbps downloads with all accounts. Along with 30 connections for faster performance.
Speed and availability - UseNeXT offers 8 server farms including 4 located in the US (east and west coast) and 4 in Amsterdam. The 30 streams should be plenty to max out most Internet connections.
In November 2007 UseNeXT held a contest for the fastest Usenet download. The winning YouTube video showed a 674 MB Ubuntu download completed in 34 seconds through the UseNext client.
Binary retention is
1,014 days while text groups are held for
1,500 days. The service supports over
60,000 newsgroups with over 800 Terabytes of data. This amounts to over 5 TB of new files added every day.
Security - All access is secure and unfiltered. They do not log IP address or any information regarding file downloads.
Newsreader - the Tangysoft client software is free to subscribers. It includes image previews, video support, one click file extraction and file searches. Download the latest version of the free UseNeXT client directly from their site.
Free trial- the free UseNeXT trial account includes 300 GB over 14 days (unlimited downloads at 2 Mbps for two weeks plus 10 GB of uncapped speed). This will give you an ample opportunity to test the service and familiarize with the UseNeXT client. In addition UseNeXT offers an email-only free trial including 1 GB of downloads.
Pricing plans:
*** All accounts include unlimited downloads at 1 Mbps
- 30 GB/mo. + 2 Mbps unlimited - 9,95€ a month
- 80 GB/mo. + 2 Mbps unlimited - 14,95€ a month
- 250 GB/mo. + 2 Mbps unlimited - 24,95€ a month
Payment options - credit card or PayPal.
Bottom line - UseNeXT offers a hybrid Usenet service. Meaning a set amount of uncapped downloads plus 2 mbps unlimited. This type of account works very well for those who aren't in a big hurry to download or have a slower connection. Take advantage of their 300 GB free trial and decide for yourself.
