February 1st is the beginning of the end of Nildram's own usenet services.

In a move that has surprised usenet users, Nildram has decided to begin the process of closing its Usenet server. As a replacement, an agreement has been reached with Giganews which will provide an outsourced service.

Users will use their Nildram username and password to gain access to the Giganews system. The service comes with speed restrictions of two concurrent 256 Kbps connections and a maximum download limit per month ranging from 10 to 25 Gigabytes, depending on the Nildram broadband product purchased.

Many are frustrated at the short notice and some have expressed security concerns regarding passing their Nildram username and password over the internet as these are the same passwords used to alter product broadband options and mail. Additionally, Nildram users of 1Mbps and 2Mbps services feel somewhat disenfranchised by being limited to the same speed as 512k customers.

For full details you can read Nildram's public statement.