Verizon Usenet Specials

specials Verizon, like ATT, announced a month ago that they will be cutting off Usenet access for verizon customers on Sept 30th 2009. Verizon states lower demand – well you can read their spin article below.

Newsgroups were initially developed as a text-based way to share information on the Internet. Today, demand for newsgroups is much lower, since most users have switched to more exciting ways of getting and sharing information via the Web, such as social networks, email and sites such as our Verizon Central Newsroom.

Several Usenet providers are using this as an opportunity to provide discounted plans. Here are the details for several of them.

Giganews – (Read our Review of Giganews) is offering 50% for the first three months for members who signup - use this link here – and use a verizon email address. See this page for details.
Thundernews - (Read our Review of Thundernews) is offering an awesome discount exclusive to UsenetReviewz – Use coupon code tn25urz for 25% off lifetime for ALL monthly plans.
Newshosting -(Read our Review of Newshosting) is offering a 30% discount for Verizon Usenet Refugees when they signup – use this link for the 1 year plan.
Supernews- (Read our Review of Supernews) – while they dont offer a Verizon Usenet special. They do deserve mention because of their excellent retention, speed and service available for only $12 a month. Learn more here.