– Free trial period only lasts one week
Here’s the good news: Throughout my tests, Eweka’s subscription plans showed extraordinary value for money across the board. Nobody will have to resort to an Eweka coupon to benefit from the services of this provider, as their affordable rates are accessible to just about anyone. Particularly impressive is that Eweka does not just carry subscriptions, but also prepaid plans, perfect for those who want to have maximum flexibility when it comes to pricing. Unfortunately, the Eweka trial period only lasts a single week, far below the average for top Usenet providers these days. However, key advantages that might balance that out for some include the complete lack of data limits, and that Eweka is one of the increasingly small number of providers to still give you the choice between different subscription periods – simply put, you are not forced to commit to a plan that is billed yearly, and can select shorter runtimes if you are still not quite sure about the service.
Of all these and other key strengths worth mentioning about Eweka, one of the most significant has got to be the unlimited data volume. Even during the trial period, data usage is not fixed or capped in any way. This means that even power users with high demands in terms of bandwidth can get their money’s worth. Eweka also features a fully-integrated newsreader developed in-house by the company. As such, there is no need for any additional downloads after signing up for Eweka, saving you time and money.
7-day trial period with unlimited data volume
Deleted: Eweka offers a seven-day test period for all those who would like to first convince themselves of the Usenet provider free of charge. The provider is very different from other companies here: The data volume is not limited during this period – nor is the speed. It is also not necessary to select a payment method for the test period.
How does Eweka actually set itself apart from the competition? First of all, the EU-based provider maintains an entire network of servers globally. These specially-built servers, equipped with its own routers and IP addresses, also work with an autonomous system number (AS number). What does all that mean for you as the end user? Simply put, it guarantees you not just optimal connection speeds across the board, but it also prevents downtimes by giving you a whole array of connections to choose from at any given moment. Through internal redundancies, any disruption or failure within one part of the network can be compensated for without interrupting regular service. Speed is given top priority here – even in the case of multiple simultaneous connections.
One of the great things about Eweka is the ability to purchase a subscription plan for durations as short as one month, so you don’t have to commit to the usual twelve-month terms common with other providers. However, canceling your contract at any point in time is nevertheless quite simple. I always suggest anyone to go through this concept in writing, as it lets you keep black-on-white records of all communications easily. Since Eweka customer service is available around the clock – and in several languages, including German – this should not pose an issue. Again, I stress the importance of reaching out in writing and requesting a confirmation of contract termination after your subscription has been successfully cancelled.
Security is a top priority at Eweka, as my experiences prove. Every paid plan includes 256-bit SSL encryption, which is the highest-grade encryption algorithm currently available at the consumer level. The only drawback: Eweka chose not to integrate a VPN service into their software suite.
Eweka is one of the most flexible Usenet providers out there when it comes to payment methods. For starters, it is possible to pay with PayPal, or via conventional bank transfer. Those who reside in the Netherlands can purchase day passes via SMS. Additionally, there is the option of purchasing an Eweka subscription through iDeal, Giropay, and Mistercash direct payments, offering a wealth of options for everyone. Curiously, credit card payments are currently not supported, but this shouldn’t be too big of a loss when you consider how many alternative options there are instead.
In my opinion, Eweka is one of the Usenet providers with the best overall user experience today. For one, neither download speeds nor data volume are capped in any way – and to enjoy that unlimited freedom, you don’t have to pass through a paywall. The provider also takes care to extend the retention rate continuously, while also improving server memory at a rapid pace. The integrated newsreader allows you to view plenty of copies of each piece of content so that it’s hard to miss any binaries during searches. Another thing worth considering: With Eweka, not only are all prices transparently laid out from the start, but you are able to customize the runtime of your subscription to a large extent, making their payment plans much more flexible than most alternatives.
On the other hand, the provider does not bundle a VPN with the Eweka software, which is a shame. However, for most, the long list of advantages will probably suffice to balance out that one flaw. Flexibility is a core theme for Eweka, and you can adapt the interface to your own liking with very few limitations. The company’s experience also speaks for itself: it has been on the market for more than 20 years, and this is only one of the reasons why it received a rating of 5 out of 5 stars in my review.
“Eweka stands for quality – and simply erases all interference with its own network.”
5.0 / 5.0 rated by Alyn Smith
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