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The search feature is fast, and retention considerable. In testing, UsenetServer appears reliable with constant up time. It also claims that the 20 concurrent SSL connections it limits users to is available for up to 75% less than competitors, although this seems to be measured against the 12-month subscription option (see below). UsenetServer boasts of unlimited data transfer and low prices.

Obviously, this is little more than PR fluff, but it is true that the service appears to be extremely quick.

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UsenetServer boasts of a 'network backbone,' connections with '800 broadband access providers,' and 'Multiple Tier 1 bandwidth providers' which they claim, 'translates to blazing download speeds.' The Global Search system has been overhauled to effectively list the 5,000+ days of retention, covering binaries (media files) and text newsgroups. UsenetServer boasts awesome levels of performance. If you're not already using one, the available VPN is at least a convenient, easy addition to UsenetServer. If you're looking to maintain high Internet speeds for downloading via UsenetServer, securing your traffic via a VPN makes sense. Particularly useful for public connections (cafes, airports, etc.), a VPN also stops your ISP from managing your traffic. Available for a further $4.99 per month (and included free with a yearly account), the VPN keeps your entire Internet activity private. In addition to current encryption standards, UsenetServer also offers a VPN. Selecting SSL is merely a case of enabling the option in your newsreader and ensuring UsenetServer's SSL ports are specified in the settings.ДЄ zero-VPN account is included when you sign up for UsenetServer's yearly plan (Image credit: UsenetServer) HTTPS sites rely on SSL/TLS for increased security, email servers prefer SSL/TLS, and increasingly newsgroups (using the NNTPS connection) also demand private connections with SSL/TLS. Secure Socket Layer and Transport Layer Security (TLS) are typically grouped into the 'SSL' name and this encryption standard is widely used across the internet. Like other Usenet providers, UsenetServer offers 256-bit SSL encryption as a connection option. With over 99% completion promised, almost every article and binary uploaded to Usenet posted anywhere in the world in the past 5,000+ days should be available.

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That massive retention archive covers over 110,000 global discussion groups. They think it's the best retention around, and we're inclined to agree. However, UsenetServer boasts an amazing 5,000+ days retention, just over 13.6+ years' worth of binaries and text.

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Some providers store as little as 1 month of full retention on all newsgroups. RetentionДЄ key requirement for most Usenet users, вЂњretentionвЂќ is how long a Usenet provider stores and makes Usenet posts available from its server. If you run into trouble configuring or using UsenetServer, there is a detailed support FAQ guide with answers to all but the most unusual queries, and if your problem isn't listed, you can raise a support ticket via a web form with their 24x7 support team. With servers in 47 countries, good streaming speeds and apps for all major desktop and mobile device operating systems, the VPN is a great value add to UsenetServer. UsenetServer offers an optional zero-log VPN (opens in new tab). UsenetServer also claims 'some of the lowest prices for premium Usenet access,' and with its available retention and its discounted 12-month subscription plan, this is certainly true.