Ultra-fast access, top-notch security and 20 years of expertise. Experience the Usenet the way it was meant to be.
We pride ourselves on quality, knowledge and security. Experience the Usenet for what it is meant to be.
Our backbone infrastructure is powered by multiple 100 Gbit/s uplinks. That means ultra-fast access – anytime, anywhere.
Our infrastructure spans multiple data centers in the US and Europe, ensuring fast connections and low latency worldwide.
All data lines are fully encrypted (TLS/SSL). We ensure your privacy and security – combining speed with peace of mind.
Your data stays protected under European law. US authorities have no access through the Cloud Act – your privacy is guaranteed.
Our support team is directly connected to our high-speed systems. With 20 years of experience, we solve issues quickly.
Rated Excellent on Trustpilot with over 1.200 verified reviews. Our customers trust us – and keep coming back.
Annual subscriptions save you up to 50%. All plans include encryption and unlimited data.
XS News' infrastructure, with multiple 10 GB data cables to the servers, allows you to download large files at lightning speed. We also offer unlimited downloads with no speed limit.
You have access to a large selection of newsgroups and a retention of 4.000+ days. Moreover, Usenet offers a high degree of privacy and anonymity.
Your connections are secured with SSL encryption. You benefit from a simple interface, secure connections and reliable servers. See our products →
Real reviews from real users on Trustpilot
Usenet is similar to a forum, but operates on a more complex and much larger scale. It consists of newsgroups structured by specific topics. Learn more →
Founded in 1979 to communicate between two universities via Unix computers. Today it offers an alternative to the Internet. Learn more →
Yes. All connections to our servers are TLS/SSL encrypted — your traffic is private and protected end-to-end. Because of that, you don’t even need a VPN to use XS News safely. Learn more →
A product from a Usenet provider (like XS News) and a news reader to browse newsgroups. Learn more →
XS News is a Usenet access provider, serving the world from our data center in the Amsterdam region for over twenty years. Our small team focuses on speed, security and reliable support every single day — so you can browse and download without worry.
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