Can I create several free accounts?

It will not do you any good.  We limit by IP.

I just created a free account how do I use it?

Do a google search on how to use usenet newsgroups.

I have a free account can I get posting rights?

No.  Due to abuse we will not allow free users to post.  We have several very economical premium packages that will allow you to post.

What speeds should I expect?

Free users are capped at 16KB/second.  Paying users are capped at 1Mbits/second X 8 channels (8mbit/sec).

How many connections can I open?

Free accounts have a limit of 1.
Pay accounts have a limit of 8.