iLoad USENET
iLoadUsenet, formerly known as Alphaload, is a Usenet provider based in Belize and Switzerland, operating on the Highwinds backbone. It offers 7,531+ days of binary retention across 7,657 binary newsgroups, 20 simultaneous connections, US and EU servers with SSL encryption, and a bundled newsreader with integrated search. A 5 GB free trial (14 days) is available. Volume, flat-rate, and prepaid plans are offered.
Go to Provider →Backbone
A Usenet backbone forms the physical "backbone" of the Usenet infrastructure, on which the actual newsgroups and files (binaries) are stored.
Backbone
Omicron
Server Location
Choose the server location closest to you. Users in the USA get the best speeds when the provider also has servers in the USA. For users in Europe, European servers are recommended.
Server
EU, USA
Jurisdiction and Privacy
Not only technical encryption protects your data, but above all the laws at the provider's location. There are massive differences here:
The US Risk (CLOUD Act & FISA): US companies are legally obligated to grant US authorities access to data. This applies even when servers are located in Europe. Many US providers advertise that they don't store logs. However, in the USA, authorities can force companies to activate surveillance for specific users retroactively – the company's promise is overridden by law.
The Advantage of EU Providers: In these countries, strict data protection laws (GDPR) apply. Government access is subject to high barriers and court orders. There is no automatic "reach-through" by intelligence agencies.
Privacy
Insecure
Abuse Procedure
A DMCA Notice is the formal notification from a rights holder to a platform that content infringes their copyright. Takedown refers to the subsequent action of the platform operator to promptly remove this content to avoid liability. The Notice is the trigger, the Takedown is the result.
Abuse
DMCA
Payment Methods
Whether PayPal, credit card or other options: Especially for international providers, the available payment methods differ. In the comparison, you can filter by this directly.
Payment Methods
PayPal, CreditCard
Retention Time
Retention indicates how long posts remain available on the servers. Depending on the provider and backbone, this can vary greatly. If you value the longest possible availability, this filter is particularly useful.
Retention
12+ Years
Protection
If you want to try a provider first, plans with a trial period or money-back guarantee are ideal. This reduces the risk and makes getting started easier.
Protection
Free Trial
Trustpilot Ratings
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Trustpilot
Plans & PricingPlans & Pricing Compared
Flat Basic 1 Mbit
$ 70.09 total, Duration: 12 months
Speed: 1 Mbit/s
Data: Unlimited Data
Connections: 20
Protection: Money-Back Guarantee
Flat Basic 1 Mbit
Speed
1 Mbit/s
Data
Unlimited Data
Connections
20
Protection
Money-Back Guarantee
monthly
$70.09 total
Duration: 12 months
Flat Basic 1 Mbit
$ 42.13 total, Duration: 6 months
Speed: 1 Mbit/s
Data: Unlimited Data
Connections: 20
Protection: Money-Back Guarantee
Flat Basic 1 Mbit
Speed
1 Mbit/s
Data
Unlimited Data
Connections
20
Protection
Money-Back Guarantee
monthly
$42.13 total
Duration: 6 months
Flat Basic 1 Mbit
$ 24.60 total, Duration: 3 months
Speed: 1 Mbit/s
Data: Unlimited Data
Connections: 20
Protection: Money-Back Guarantee
Flat Basic 1 Mbit
Speed
1 Mbit/s
Data
Unlimited Data
Connections
20
Protection
Money-Back Guarantee
monthly
$24.60 total
Duration: 3 months
Flat S 2 Mbit
$ 98.41 total, Duration: 12 months
Speed: 2 Mbit/s
Data: Unlimited Data
Connections: 20
Protection: Money-Back Guarantee
Flat S 2 Mbit
Speed
2 Mbit/s
Data
Unlimited Data
Connections
20
Protection
Money-Back Guarantee
monthly
$98.41 total
Duration: 12 months
Flat Basic 1 Mbit
Speed: 1 Mbit/s
Data: Unlimited Data
Connections: 20
Protection: Money-Back Guarantee
Flat Basic 1 Mbit
Speed
1 Mbit/s
Data
Unlimited Data
Connections
20
Protection
Money-Back Guarantee
monthly
Flat M 6 Mbit
$ 140.89 total, Duration: 12 months
Speed: 6 Mbit/s
Data: Unlimited Data
Connections: 20
Protection: Money-Back Guarantee
Flat M 6 Mbit
Speed
6 Mbit/s
Data
Unlimited Data
Connections
20
Protection
Money-Back Guarantee
monthly
$140.89 total
Duration: 12 months
Flat S 2 Mbit
Speed: 2 Mbit/s
Data: Unlimited Data
Connections: 20
Protection: Money-Back Guarantee
Flat S 2 Mbit
Speed
2 Mbit/s
Data
Unlimited Data
Connections
20
Protection
Money-Back Guarantee
monthly
Flat L 10 Mbit
$ 183.37 total, Duration: 12 months
Speed: 10 Mbit/s
Data: Unlimited Data
Connections: 20
Protection: Money-Back Guarantee
Flat L 10 Mbit
Speed
10 Mbit/s
Data
Unlimited Data
Connections
20
Protection
Money-Back Guarantee
monthly
$183.37 total
Duration: 12 months
Flat M 6 Mbit
Speed: 6 Mbit/s
Data: Unlimited Data
Connections: 20
Protection: Money-Back Guarantee
Flat M 6 Mbit
Speed
6 Mbit/s
Data
Unlimited Data
Connections
20
Protection
Money-Back Guarantee
monthly
Flat L 10 Mbit
Speed: 10 Mbit/s
Data: Unlimited Data
Connections: 20
Protection: Money-Back Guarantee
Flat L 10 Mbit
Speed
10 Mbit/s
Data
Unlimited Data
Connections
20
Protection
Money-Back Guarantee
monthly
Flat XL 16 Mbit
$ 282.49 total, Duration: 12 months
Speed: 16 Mbit/s
Data: Unlimited Data
Connections: 20
Protection: Money-Back Guarantee
Flat XL 16 Mbit
Speed
16 Mbit/s
Data
Unlimited Data
Connections
20
Protection
Money-Back Guarantee
monthly
$282.49 total
Duration: 12 months
Flat XL 16 Mbit
Speed: 16 Mbit/s
Data: Unlimited Data
Connections: 20
Protection: Money-Back Guarantee
Flat XL 16 Mbit
Speed
16 Mbit/s
Data
Unlimited Data
Connections
20
Protection
Money-Back Guarantee
monthly
Flat XXL 25 Mbit
$ 219.13 total, Duration: 6 months
Speed: 25 Mbit/s
Data: Unlimited Data
Connections: 20
Protection: Money-Back Guarantee
Flat XXL 25 Mbit
Speed
25 Mbit/s
Data
Unlimited Data
Connections
20
Protection
Money-Back Guarantee
monthly
$219.13 total
Duration: 6 months
Flat XXL 25 Mbit
Speed: 25 Mbit/s
Data: Unlimited Data
Connections: 20
Protection: Money-Back Guarantee
Flat XXL 25 Mbit
Speed
25 Mbit/s
Data
Unlimited Data
Connections
20
Protection
Money-Back Guarantee
monthly
Unlimited
$ 247.45 total, Duration: 6 months
Speed: Unlimited
Data: Unlimited Data
Connections: 20
Protection: Money-Back Guarantee
Unlimited
Speed
Unlimited
Data
Unlimited Data
Connections
20
Protection
Money-Back Guarantee
monthly
$247.45 total
Duration: 6 months
Unlimited
Speed: Unlimited
Data: Unlimited Data
Connections: 20
Protection: Money-Back Guarantee
Unlimited
Speed
Unlimited
Data
Unlimited Data
Connections
20
Protection
Money-Back Guarantee
monthly
All About iLoad USENET
iLoadUsenet, formerly operated under the Alphaload brand, is a Usenet provider registered in Belize and Switzerland. The service runs on the Highwinds backbone, which also powers several other established Usenet providers. iLoadUsenet offers binary retention of over 7,531 days across 7,657 binary newsgroups — a focused group count compared to competitors that index hundreds of thousands of groups. Connections are secured with SSL encryption through US and EU server locations. A bundled newsreader application and integrated search engine are included with subscriptions. A 5 GB free trial valid for 14 days allows new users to evaluate the service.
Plans and Access Options
iLoadUsenet provides three plan categories: volume plans (pay-per-gigabyte with no time limit), flat-rate subscription plans (monthly access), and prepaid plans. All plans support 20 simultaneous connections. The variety of plan types can accommodate different usage patterns — from occasional users who prefer buying data in bulk, to regular users who want consistent monthly access at a fixed cost. Customer support responds within approximately 8 hours.
Newsreader, Search and Infrastructure
A proprietary newsreader application is bundled with iLoadUsenet subscriptions, eliminating the need for a third-party client. An integrated search engine is also included, enabling subscribers to search through Usenet content without a separate indexer. The Highwinds backbone provides content distribution through US and EU server nodes. Binary retention of 7,531+ days represents one of the longer retention periods available, though the binary newsgroup count of 7,657 is narrower than many providers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does iLoadUsenet offer a free trial?
Yes, iLoadUsenet offers a 5 GB free trial valid for 14 days, allowing new users to test the service before purchasing a plan.
What backbone does iLoadUsenet use?
iLoadUsenet operates on the Highwinds backbone, which is used by several established Usenet providers and provides server nodes in the US and EU.
Is a newsreader included with iLoadUsenet?
Yes, iLoadUsenet bundles a proprietary newsreader application with all subscription plans, along with an integrated search engine.
How many binary newsgroups does iLoadUsenet provide?
iLoadUsenet indexes 7,657 binary newsgroups. This is a more focused selection compared to providers that index over 100,000 newsgroups.
What is the binary retention period at iLoadUsenet?
iLoadUsenet advertises binary retention of over 7,531 days — more than 20 years — one of the longer retention periods in the Usenet market.
iLoadUsenet offers an unusually long binary retention period, a bundled newsreader with integrated search, and a Highwinds backbone with US and EU servers. The 5 GB / 14-day free trial is available for evaluation. The narrower binary newsgroup count of 7,657 is a distinguishing characteristic compared to providers with broader coverage.