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Sgt. Bilko · 13-08-08, 01:16 PM

Hello all, whilst removing one credit card from my PayPal account and adding the new one it cancelled my subscription to Newsdemon Newsgroups. So after having a little search about for a replacement I came about this offer:-

http://www.news.astraweb.com/specials/kleverig-11.html

In short it says:-

Unlimited DSL - US$ 11 every month
No Speed Limits
No Download Limits
150 Days Retention
20 Connections

You will pay $11 for every month as long as your subcription remains active. We will not raise the price.

* This is a SPECIAL offer. Available for a Limited time only.

Have been on a couple of days and could not be more impressed for the price, which includes SSL encrypted server

Just thought I'd post it up so anyone thinking of giving it a try, newsgroups that is, could try them out at a reasonable price.

By the way, they don't accept PayPal, credit card only I think.

Bilko.

mortmaru · 27-09-08, 03:48 AM

Not bad price but problem is it may sound good but the service is not so or very limited files which is why it's always better to pay extra for a know provider.

Giganews I would say is the best

lincsat · 27-09-08, 01:33 PM

Actually Astraweb is very good, not as good as Giganews, but a fraction of the price. You can also Pay by Download if you want to try it out or are only a light downloader.

Another cheap premium server to try is Hitnews.eu which has a €1.50 trial option - then you can prepay for up to 2 Years at €120. They are Dutch, but have an English language option

pitw · 03-10-08, 03:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pearcie

they all seem a lot of money

I used to agree with you. I was a long time user of utorrents which was great but if you want something new or popular you could take days to download a 1 gig file (then find its fake). I now use giganews and can download the same file in 15 mins max.

Billet · 07-11-08, 12:47 PM

One for the Mods, the above link "pearcie" comes up with the message no access.

Your user account may not have sufficient privileges to access this page. Are you trying to edit someone else's post, access administrative features or some other privileged system?
If you are trying to post, the administrator may have disabled your account, or it may be awaiting activation.

Pillhead · 11-11-08, 07:50 PM

astraweb $11 is fine but the ssl access is a bit flaky, other than that its fine.

13-08-08, 01:16 PM	#1 (permalink)
Sgt. Bilko Junior Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 19 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Bargain Newsgroup Access? You decide :) Hello all, whilst removing one credit card from my PayPal account and adding the new one it cancelled my subscription to Newsdemon Newsgroups. So after having a little search about for a replacement I came about this offer:- http://www.news.astraweb.com/specials/kleverig-11.html In short it says:- Unlimited DSL - US$ 11 every month No Speed Limits No Download Limits 150 Days Retention 20 Connections You will pay $11 for every month as long as your subcription remains active. We will not raise the price. * This is a SPECIAL offer. Available for a Limited time only. Have been on a couple of days and could not be more impressed for the price, which includes SSL encrypted server Just thought I'd post it up so anyone thinking of giving it a try, newsgroups that is, could try them out at a reasonable price. By the way, they don't accept PayPal, credit card only I think. Bilko.

27-09-08, 03:48 AM	#2 (permalink)
mortmaru Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 88 Thanks: 0 Thanked 7 Times in 6 Posts	Re: Bargain Newsgroup Access? You decide :) Not bad price but problem is it may sound good but the service is not so or very limited files which is why it's always better to pay extra for a know provider. Giganews I would say is the best

27-09-08, 01:33 PM	#3 (permalink)
lincsat Super-Dooper Moderator Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: In front of the PC Posts: 6,003 Thanks: 8 Thanked 2,580 Times in 667 Posts	Re: Bargain Newsgroup Access? You decide :) Actually Astraweb is very good, not as good as Giganews, but a fraction of the price. You can also Pay by Download if you want to try it out or are only a light downloader. Another cheap premium server to try is Hitnews.eu which has a €1.50 trial option - then you can prepay for up to 2 Years at €120. They are Dutch, but have an English language option __________________ Blade7000 & DM800Pro/SE in Stock, Linux Sat boxes from £52.25, SkyboxF3 under £60. Kryptview £123.50 & SV6 under £72 with Members Discount - Lincsat's Nick-Nacks (Shop) Drivers Protest Union

07-11-08, 12:47 PM	#5 (permalink)
Billet Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Herefordshire Posts: 345 Thanks: 84 Thanked 19 Times in 19 Posts	Re: Bargain Newsgroup Access? You decide :) One for the Mods, the above link "pearcie" comes up with the message no access. Your user account may not have sufficient privileges to access this page. Are you trying to edit someone else's post, access administrative features or some other privileged system? If you are trying to post, the administrator may have disabled your account, or it may be awaiting activation. __________________ Dreambox 8000HD, Dreambox 7025+(x2), Dreambox 500S, DM7020i (x2),Fibo 1.2Mtr,fixed at 7°W + 90cm motorised system, Sky HD 3D (only kidding) Last edited by Billet; 07-11-08 at 12:51 PM. Reason: addition

11-11-08, 07:50 PM	#6 (permalink)
Pillhead Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 34 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Bargain Newsgroup Access? You decide :) astraweb $11 is fine but the ssl access is a bit flaky, other than that its fine.

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