Stealthnews Review

Last Updated: Jan 24, 2022

Rating
Price	$12.95 / Month
Retention	800 Days
Free Trial	None
Features	Shutdown in 2015
	SSL Included
	Now Closed

Closed in March 2012 Stealthnews provided web and NNTP access to newsgroups. This review page is left as a historical reference and it is recommended to look elsewhere and choose from our our best Usenet providers page.

Quick Facts

• Web access
• Unlimited Downloads
• Unlimited Speed
• 30 Connections
• SSL (Privacy Protection)

Binary Retention

Stealthnews currently has 800 days of binary retention. The company says this is “industry leading” but it is not. Newshosting and most of our other providers have far higher retention figures than this.

Pricing

The package with an unlimited bandwidth costs $12.95 per month, while the metered options come with 3GB, 15GB and 25GB of monthly bandwidth whose prices are $2.95, $6.95 and $7.95 respectively.

Free Trial info

There is no free trial available for this provider.

Special Offers / Coupons

We have no special offers or coupons at this time.

Speed Test

Stealthnews did well in speed testing. Any slow download issues you have with USENET services will usually be due to having too many or too few connections configured in your newsreader or downloader.

Connections

You’re allowed a maximum of 50 simultaneous connections to Stealthnews’ servers. This is more than most people will need to maximize their speed.

News Servers / Ports / Configuration

Server Address: news.stealthnews.com
Standard Ports: 119 SSL Ports: 563
Maximum Connections: 50

Frequently Asked Questions

• Q: This site’s FAQ advertises a VPN as providing a more secure NNTP experience. Do I need a VPN for USENET? :

• A: This is stated oddly on the site but, no, you do not need a VPN for private USENET usage provided that your USENET company offers an SSL connection. We recommend that you always use SSL. VPNs offer privacy protection for everything else you do, including Internet surfing, Bittorrent and so forth. If you are using SSL to connect to your USENET provider’s news servers, however, you do not need to use VPN on top of it. Use VPN for everything but USENET access.

• Q: What do USENET providers mean when they say “unlimited”?:

• A: It can mean an unlimited quantity of downloaded data, unlimited speed or both. It depends upon the provider. Some of our best Usenet service providers offer limited accounts as a way to make USENET more affordable. For example, Tweaknews offers block access, as well as unlimited access. Block access is great for people who don’t need a monthly subscription. Block access offers a limited amount of data for a fixed price, but the access doesn’t expire until you use all that data. Other companies offer speed limits on their connections.

• Q: Can I use my own newsreader with this service?:

• A: Yes, you can use most any newsreader with Stealthnews. They have a configuration page you can use to set up your newsreader if you get confused during the process. You can also use the preconfigured newsreader that comes with this service or their web access version.

• Q: Is web access to USENET rare?:

• A: It’s not the most common service, but some of our best Usenet service providers offer it. If you want web access for a better price, Easynews is what we recommend. In addition to their better prices, they have longer retention times and all-around better customer service, so go ahead and give them a try.

Support

You can contact support at support@stealthnews.com or you can use the website FAQ to find information for the most common questions. Configuration information for various newsreaders is also available at the company’s website.

Security /Company Privacy Policy

Stealthnews says that they do not keep log files of user activity on their servers. They will, of course, have to cooperate in the event of a legitimate law enforcement investigation.

Payment Options

Stealthnews accepts major credit cards for payment. You can also send a money order or personal check to the contact address for service. Checks and money orders must be in US dollars.

Our Opinion

Stealthnews is now closed so instead we recommend looking elsewhere. Look to our list of best Usenet servive providers, If you need block access, any block access provider can do better, and many of our best providers do much better on price.

Overall, we cannot recommend this provider to our readers. Their prices are too high and, despite the boasting on the company’s websites, they are not industry leaders in retention. If you want web access to USENET, Easynews will give you just that—with a better client—for less than $10 per month and with much better retention fees. If you want USENET access that’s unlimited and fast over NNTP, any of our best Usenet service providers offer it for a lower price than Stealthnews.

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