The original post: /r/usenet by /u/Marzipan-Krieger on 2025-06-26 10:55:26.

I use Frugal plus it's Bonus Server as unlimited. This comes with some blocks from BlockNews which do not help completing stuff. I add 1TB blocks from NewsDemon because they're on a different network. This gets me to completing 9 out of 10 nzbs.

What would be the the best reasonable and affordable block to add to this combination to get that last 1/10?

Cheers and Thanks.

The original post: /r/usenet by /u/newshosting_usenet on 2025-06-26 08:00:22.

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The original post: /r/usenet by /u/Marv4Reddit on 2025-06-25 13:19:14.

I am using Indexers' web sites and doing occasional manual searches for nzb's. NOT using Hydra. I have tried using IMDB numbers (with & without the leading "tt" for media names that are not very unique - and not having any luck. I have also tried using TMDB with same lack of success.

My question: is there an uniform way to search using these databases?

The original post: /r/usenet by /u/CCORRIGEN on 2025-06-25 01:02:21.

Every time they have storms in Costa Rica.

The original post: /r/usenet by /u/Designer-Minute5568 on 2025-06-22 00:54:57.

Hi guys!

I just tried to log into my House of Usenet account after over a year of not using it and it is deactivated. Sadly neither the support site, nor the contact link seems to be working. Is there a way to contact someone, that could reactivate my account?

Cheers!

The original post: /r/usenet by /u/Dead_Dingos_Donga on 2025-06-21 21:26:14.

As the title says, 60 identical charges in 24 hours. 9 of the charges have been processed by my bank already, and support are not responding via chat.

Never experienced an issue like this before in all my years of paying for things via card, it's a bit shocking TBH.

I saw a post from 2 months ago with a similar issue, they said they had "gremlins". Hoping that the same representative can help sort this out ASAP.

The original post: /r/usenet by /u/AnomalyToaster on 2025-06-20 20:06:53.

Not sure if anyone has had this happen. Ive used 33gb of my 6TB block account with Bulknews but just got an email that its expired?

The original post: /r/usenet by /u/Kev1000000 on 2025-06-20 14:12:26.

The original post: /r/usenet by /u/likeylickey34 on 2025-06-20 11:46:30.

Got this email:

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Note: For example, if the highest temperature in the last 24 hours in Amsterdam is 25°C, you get a 25% discount. Offer valid until August.

The original post: /r/usenet by /u/AgentXByte on 2025-06-20 09:34:56.

Hey Reddit

We noticed some claims suggesting that EasyUsenet is part of the same group as providers like Usenet-nl or Usenext. Just to clear things up: that’s not the case.

EasyUsenet is operated by XS News B.V., a Netherlands-based company that’s been around since 2007. While it’s true that we (like many others) use the Abavia backbone, that doesn’t mean we share business practices or customer policies with those providers.

In short: same infrastructure ≠ same company.

We’ve always focused on keeping things simple and fair — no hidden fees, misleading "free" trials and easy cancellation directly from your account. Also: in 15+ years, we’ve never had a single debt collection case. We're proud of that.

More information below

If you’ve got questions, feel free to drop them here. We’re open to discussion and appreciate the feedback — even the critical stuff. 

Cheers,

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The original post: /r/usenet by /u/MentheMunt on 2025-06-20 01:44:15.

hi people,

i’m only a few months into the usenet world. o far i’m using paid retention and public NZB indexers, but i keep hearing that invite-only sites (like DrunkenSlug) offer much better results and retention.

i’m not asking anyone to break subreddit rules by handing out invites here.

instead, i’d really like to learn:

1. how did u earn or discover your invite?
2. what behaviours or red flags should a newcomer (like me) avoid so they don’t get instantly banned when they finally join?
3. what can I do as a newbie to contribute positively to this community?
4. are there communities or channels you’d recommend for learning more and proving myself useful?

if sharing detailed steps publicly is frowned upon, pls feel free to point me at resources or DM if that’s allowed. and if this post breaks any subreddit policies, please let me know and i’ll immediatelyremove it.

thanks for any advice you can spare.

The original post: /r/usenet by /u/Aylajut on 2025-06-19 13:46:55.

Just a heads-up for anyone thinking about signing up for EasyUsenet. It’s run by Abavia, the same company behind Usenet.nl and UseNeXT, two names with a long history of sketch behavior.

We’re talking about stuff like:

• Super unclear billing and “free trials” that quietly turn into €100+ charges

• Debt collection threats if you miss or dispute a charge

• Hiding from support requests so you’re stuck in billing hell

• A massive data breach that exposed customer names, addresses, and IBANs

Seriously, search “Usenet.nl scam” or “UseNeXT scam”.

Why This Matters for EasyUsenet

EasyUsenet has been getting recommended on this sub recently by a brand affiliate account, so I wanted this to serve as a PSA: It’s the same company, just under a different brand.

Some Recent Complaints

Here are just a few recent examples:

• Signed up for usenet.nl and made a huge mistake

• Usenet.nl contacted a debt collector, should I be worried

And there are tons more user reports. It’s mind boggling they are still in business.

• Word of caution: UseNeXT's 14-day free trial is free, but it can't be canceled online and must be canceled by phone, email or fax

• usenet.nl cancellation worries

• Help canceling usenet.nl free trial?

• Can not login to usenext to cancel???

• Help With Usenet.nl Cancellation, Please

And Then There’s the Data Breach

In 2020, Usenet.nl and UseNeXT had a major data breach, leaking customer names, addresses, and IBANs. Rather than taking responsibility, they blamed a “partner company.”

ZDNet: Two Usenet providers blame data breaches on partner company

TL;DR

EasyUsenet isn’t some new service. It’s just another brand from a company with a seriously bad track record. If you’re thinking of signing up, seriously… don’t. Not worth the stress.

Hope this saves someone a headache.

The original post: /r/usenet by /u/DaLN on 2025-06-19 09:30:29.

Hi humans,

There used to be a way to search for multiple files at the same time with NZBindex.

file1 | file2 | file3

And then you would get the three results as the | character would be treated as a OR. Is there any way to do that again ?

u/NZBIndex-com

The original post: /r/usenet by /u/noc-engineer on 2025-06-19 06:06:24.

I haven't really paid attention to usenet stuff for many many years, but I got an e-mail today saying Astraweb is including TweakNews and PrivadoVPN. I have no need for VPN where I live, and Astraweb with one backup provider has worked perfect for almost a decade, so is there any reason to start using TweakNews in addition to Astra? It seems weird to me, almost suspect, that they're offering a competitive usenet access service for free in my current plan.

The original post: /r/usenet by /u/die-microcrap-die on 2025-06-17 20:51:22.

Sorry if this was asked before (search didnt work for me).

I looked at the FAQ and other links, but cant find the info.

So quick question, its safe to pay with a CC or are other methods recommended?

Looking at obtaining service form Newshosting.

The original post: /r/usenet by /u/ScrollingInTheEnd on 2025-06-13 18:52:21.

Looks like all their mods left recently. There's only one mod listed, and it says they became a mod on June 1, 2025. Asking because I've been trying to get a verified flair after giving away a few invites a few weeks back and no one has responded to modmail.

The original post: /r/usenet by /u/Widowshypers on 2025-06-14 23:35:56.

Couldn't find an answer online so I thought I would ask here. But I will be temporarily moving my home server to my friends house, and he also uses the same usenet providers I do, will there by any issues with two different PC's with two different accounts accessing providers from the same IP?

We are NOT sharing accounts, two different accounts accessing from the same IP

The original post: /r/usenet by /u/JAP42 on 2025-06-14 20:59:31.

To start off this is just a generic post, not looking for any specific help, or expecting anyone to give me actual locations or answers. More just wondering a general idea of how people have managed to get into some of the indexers that shall not be named.

I've been using Usenet for 17 to 18 years now, I've been really active on forums, Facebook groups, and read it helping others get into usenet and build their own home media servers. For a while even ran my own blog with tons of step by step articles on how to do everything from setup servers to connecting to services. In all this time the most exclusive indexer I've managed to get into was poo flinging monkey, and drunken slug. These days all I use is drunken slug, and I really miss PFM, at one point I had about 10 indexers, just common ones that are in the list here. So I guess I'm curious is, is how did everyone that got into these exclusive indexers find them? Was it just a lucky connection, friend of a friend? Did they start out public go private? how did you make those connections?

The original post: /r/usenet by /u/Korte2020 on 2025-06-14 16:09:32.

Hello all, I’m fairly new to Usenet and how all of it works. Currently I have 1 provider and 1 indexer. Currently I am failing to get search results for something and I am wondering if I need a new provider or indexer. My provider has a large retention. Besides retention does the provider make a difference or is it all up to whatever indexer I’m using? Thanks for the help!

The original post: /r/usenet by /u/ILoveComputer4553 on 2025-06-13 14:24:01.

If you're just downloading, and use SSL encryption, is it safe to download movies and tv shows (that you obviously own)? Is a VPN necessary?

The original post: /r/usenet by /u/ILoveComputer4553 on 2025-06-13 12:10:58.

So I am new to the usenet and know absolutely nothing. I am currently searching for my newsreader, it should be free and be able to browse textgroups. Should run on win11 and have a decent gui and a search function. If you have anything other to say to me as a new user of the usenet, feel free to post that as well. For my Indexer I chose nzbgeek. My provider is eweka by the way. And I want german content, but I cant find some movies on nzbgeek free in german. What am I doing wrong?

Thanks :-)

The original post: /r/usenet by /u/Smartbrother20 on 2025-06-13 10:38:27.

Limited time offer: Buy 3-month subscription & pay for only 2

Promotion period: 13-15 June 2359 Dutch time

How to claim discount:

• Login or create a new account at Hitnews.com
• Choose desired package
• Discount automatically calculated at checkout

Block & VIP accounts excluded from promotion

The original post: /r/usenet by /u/Klutzy_Mango_4518 on 2025-06-12 10:41:45.

Hi I’m new to usenets. Reading posts on the subreddit I notice that post of you have several indexers/providers and suggest others to have more than one if their downloads fail.

So which is it ? Why do I need one or the other and can I Check if my failed downloads are because of an indexer problem or a provider problem?

The original post: /r/usenet by /u/echojump on 2025-06-12 08:15:35.

Has anyone used bulknews (abavia) as their main account?

I'm not a heavy user, and I just found out that my current unlimited omnicron account doubled in price.

The 6tb block could last me several years.

Should I wait until black friday?

The original post: /r/usenet by /u/Shashimie on 2025-06-11 03:06:49.