Stem Bolt
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join:2002-11-08
Cleveland, OH
2 edits | AstraWeb - Block Account - 180 gigs - $25 U.S.
For those that buy usenet block accounts, AstraWeb has a new option of 180 gigs for $25. Non expiring, 50 connections, SSL, ect.
»www.news.astraweb.com/index.html
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Ryan
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join:2001-03-03
Attleboro, MA | Such a good deal! |
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sapo
I eat meat
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join:2002-09-16
Sacramento, CA | reply to Stem Bolt
Great Deal. I am still using my 120GB (25GB left) that cost $25 from 2009-01-05. About to recharge with this!
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Expert
@on.net | reply to Stem Bolt
Wow. Astraweb does it again. 1st with lifetime fully optioned Unlimited account for $11 and now with block account setting a new price point.
Well done. |
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C_
Kill The Socialists
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join:2001-03-19 | reply to Stem Bolt
sweet right when i need to buy more |
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eX_NihiLo
Here's Your Something For Nothing
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join:2003-08-05
Louisville, CO | reply to Stem Bolt
great for fills if your Usenet provider uses HighWinds backend or to get a file that is older than your current retention.
Saved me from having to request reposts multiple times. |
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shearer
Northern Lights
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join:2002-06-18
Toronto, ON
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That works out to USD 0.14 per gig. Could be the best block deal out there.
Even Usenet-News's lowest is 0.20 USD/GB for a 500GB block.
Ah I regret getting a 300 GB block from usenet-news (still 255gigs left) |
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fonzbear2000
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join:2005-08-09
Saint Paul, MN | reply to Stem Bolt
Why not just buy a month of unlimited for $11 and download more than 180GB in that month and cancel?
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Ryan
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join:2001-03-03
Attleboro, MA
| said by fonzbear2000  :Why not just buy a month of unlimited for $11 and download more than 180GB in that month and cancel? Huh? That seems like a pain in the ass... This is great for people who dont download massive amounts of news every month. Personally the 180 gigs would last me on average 3 months making it about 8 dollars a month. I dont mind paying an extra 3 dollars though its great not worrying about any limits. I used to use Astraweb block accounts for a looong time they were great. |
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darcilicious
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join:2001-01-02
Forest Grove, OR
 ·Verizon FIOS
| said by Ryan :This is great for people who dont download massive amounts of news every month. Personally the 180 gigs would last me on average 3 months making it about 8 dollars a month. Same here. I don't download enough to pay $11/mo and use up 180GB that going that route would end up being a deal. Closer to four months for me... |
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sapo
I eat meat
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join:2002-09-16
Sacramento, CA
| Yeah, I use alternate methods of downloading for stuff that can wait and only use nzb stuff if I want to watch right away so it can last me 4 to 6 months. This one will last even longer.
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fonzbear2000
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Saint Paul, MN
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I read the last 3 statements. Ya, it does make more sense to get block accounts if you don't download a lot at a time.
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Edge1
Workin' Ta Live
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join:2006-03-01 | reply to Stem Bolt
Whoah.
If you'll excuse me I have a transaction I need to take care of... |
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darcilicious
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Forest Grove, OR | Awesome. Userpic.
That's "Mr. The Edge" to you!  |
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Edge1
Workin' Ta Live
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join:2006-03-01 | Right back at ya . |
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Selenia
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join:2006-09-22
Pittsfield, MA
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I average anywhere from 10-100 gigs/month when I get downloading these days, typically. Seems this would be a great deal for anywhere in that range(I'm usually closer to around 30-40 gigs). I still use torrents when using Usenet, so not all data would be via the Usenet provider, thus this might last me 6 months or more. Might be time to give them a shot, with all the good I keep hearing about Astraweb. |
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freeze
Magic Murder Bag
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join:2001-05-13
Columbus, OH | reply to Stem Bolt
Cancelled my $11/month plan. Will run it out until the end of the month as I plan to pick up this block plan.
Will be much more cost-effective for me as well. |
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blackriders
join:2005-01-16
Bronx, NY | reply to Stem Bolt
Does this have a speed limit?
Want to know if I can max out my 30mb connection. |
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darcilicious
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Forest Grove, OR | I'm currently maxing out my 20mb connection with a block account. |
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blackriders
join:2005-01-16
Bronx, NY
| said by darcilicious :I'm currently maxing out my 20mb connection with a block account. Thanks i'm gonna try them out. Hopefully they work well. |
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