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500GB Block $1 USD (~$1.60 NZD), Monthly Unlimited $3 USD (~$4.65 NZD) @ Usenet Prime

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500GB Block $1 USD (~$1.60 NZD), Monthly Unlimited $3 USD (~$4.65 NZD) @ Usenet Prime
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toyspeed on 16/06/2019 - 00:59 usenetprime.com (501 clicks)
Last edited 17/06/2019 - 19:40 by 1 other user

New usenet startup with amazing opening deals just $1.60nzd for a 500gb block which is probably the cheapest you would find to be honest. I brought 2 500gb blocks for myself, setup in sab was a bit a pain, but I eventually figured it out after following the tips on changing your password in their reddit thread (linked below). I just finished downloading a 5gb file which was uploaded 2.5 years ago and was hitting speeds of 10m/s which is pretty astonishing really! :o Keep in mind this is on an old 2011 laptop with a 2.4ghz wifi adapter so people with better setups than me should extract much better speeds? So yeah off to a really good start!

They also take PayPal so your protected as-well.

https://www.reddit.com/r/usenet/comments/c0cjsc/introducing_…

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  • paratax on 16/06/2019 - 05:56
    +1

    Thanks, thought they had run out of blocks and I'd missed out! Can confirm password setup is convoluted, just in case anyone doesn't have time to find it in the Reddit thread, you have to change your password after creating the account in order to use it. There are two passwords, one for the website and one for the service, the one you have to change is in products & services, change then wait 5 minutes and you should be good.

    • techhit on 16/06/2019 - 18:44

      Yeah it's an awful system. Plus they email you your password in plain text.

  • midastouch on 16/06/2019 - 09:01
    +3

    Shh, The first rule of Usenet is: You do not talk about Usenet. From the thread, they're reselling UsenetExpress.

    • techhit on 16/06/2019 - 13:41
      +3

      Seriously I wish I could up vote this comment 1000x. Noobs who can't keep their mouth shut ruin it for everyone.

  • Toddy47 on 16/06/2019 - 09:30

    Bought a block on a US prepaid card I had that had just over $1 left on it, looks like retention should be 1100+ days.
    Assuming all is good, might buy a few spare blocks.

  • doubledippps on 16/06/2019 - 09:56

    Can anyone explain what Usenet is.. for?

    • paratax on 16/06/2019 - 10:05
      +1

      Linux iso's

      • doubledippps on 16/06/2019 - 10:16

        Ok, so what is Linux iso lol

        • Gpig on 16/06/2019 - 10:33

          It's a joke - its a term used for archives of movies, music, games, tv, etc (often pirated) but people call it Linux ISOs to pretend it's legal stuff.

          • Didntknowya on 16/06/2019 - 10:46

            @Gpig: So like megaupload?

            • RockCartel on 16/06/2019 - 23:56

              @Didntknowya: No. It's not a website. Usenet uses the NNTP to send information, so very different to HTTP that web sites use. To be honest it's complex and takes a lot of time to setup, and more time to keep running. So it's really of no use to most people. If you are technically minded and have time then go search and find out how to hook it all up. If not ignore this deal and you haven't lost the hours (days) of your time to try and get it working.

            • Alan6984 on 17/06/2019 - 16:56

              @Didntknowya: Its the real internet, before the web came along and ruined things with its 'Eternal September' on steroids.

              ;-)

              Alan.

    • Plug on 16/06/2019 - 10:32

      Sailing the seven seas

    • NovaAlpha on 17/06/2019 - 10:33

      It's just an alternative to torrents. Google for more info.

  • Bennyjayy on 16/06/2019 - 11:55

    I download my Linux iso's from a private tracker.
    For those that have made the switch to Usenet, is it worth it?
    Asking for a friend…

    • paratax on 16/06/2019 - 14:28

      If you just want hollywood tv any movies, it's way better at automation than torrents, and you don't have to worry about seeding, also no chance of ISP's catching you, even if you're not going to automate I'd say it's on par with the best private trackers for that stuff. If you are looking for anything old old or obscure it's a lot worse, you can really only count on it for Hollywood movies and TV.

  • Kendo on 16/06/2019 - 13:43

    what client do you use?

    e: oh I see

    e2: SAB is a web app? I have no idea how to search and stuff

    • Toddy47 on 16/06/2019 - 19:51

      You would normally use a suite of programs to automate it. One program that keeps record of what you already have and what you want that keeps an eye out for new uploads. Another which handles the downloads and then hands it back to either the first program or another one for it then to be renamed, moved, unzipped. Etc and then added to a library such as Plex.

      It's all generally installed locally on a Raspberry Pi or HTPC and accessed via local browser. If you Google Usenet automation there should be plenty of easy to digest information out there.

      To me. Usenet is a bit of an old school method but is generally the most dependable where you not relying on seeders or maintaining a ratio for example.

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