Ixinews

Ixinews is a Usenet provider aimed specifically at French-speaking users. The service is fully available in French, and technical support is provided in French, seven days a week. This lets Ixinews fill a niche that most English- or Dutch-language providers don't serve.

Plans: Seven Volume Tiers, No Commitment

Ixinews offers an unusually broad range of volume-based plans that can be booked without any long-term commitment:

• IXI Full | Unlimited | $24.99
• IXI 75 | 75 GB/month | $19.99
• IXI 50 | 50 GB/month | $14.99
• IXI 25 | 25 GB/month | $9.99
• IXI 10 | 10 GB/month | $5.99
• IXI 5 | 5 GB/month | $3.99
• IXI 3 | 3 GB/month | $2.99

There's also a one-time-purchase block account (5 GB for $4.99, no expiry date) plus two low-cost trial entries:

• 5 GB for $0.99 — an ideal entry point to test connection quality
• 10 GB for $1.99 — a bit more volume for a more thorough test

This low barrier to entry is a clear advantage over providers offering only expensive monthly subscriptions with no real trial option. Cancel anytime, no minimum term, no switching fees.

Technical Infrastructure

Ixinews operates servers in the US and Europe, providing a dual-region infrastructure that keeps latency low on both continents.

Server endpoints:

• US: news.ixinews.com (ports 119, 443, 8080)
• Europe: europe.ixinews.com (ports 119, 443, 8080)
• SSL US: ssl.ixinews.com (ports 563, 80, 81)
• SSL Europe: ssl-europe.ixinews.com (ports 563, 80, 81)

Technical specs:

• Binary retention: over 1,200 days (~3.3 years)
• Text retention: over 1,100 days (~3 years)
• Connections: up to 10 simultaneous
• Completion rate: over 99%
• Encryption: 256-bit SSL

Retention of over 1,200 days is noticeably shorter than at leading tier-1 providers (which offer 5,000–7,000+ days). For users downloading current content or newsgroups with low archival needs, however, this retention is sufficient.

Subscription Model: Flexible, No Catch

All monthly plans renew automatically but can be cancelled at any time with no cancellation notice period. Annual renewal is manual — no unwanted long-term lock-in. Plan changes are possible at any time with no fees. This flexibility makes Ixinews a low-risk choice for new users.

Privacy and Security

256-bit SSL is available by default on all plans. A VPN or a bundled newsreader is not included. Ixinews is compatible with popular Usenet clients such as NiouzeFire, NewsLeecher, NewsBin Pro, and GrabIt — setup guides are provided on the website.

Payment methods:

• PayPal
• Credit card

Who is Ixinews for?

Ixinews is primarily aimed at:

• French-speaking Usenet users who value support and interface in French
• Low-volume users who only need 3–10 GB per month and don't want to buy expensive unlimited packages
• Trial-minded newcomers who want to try Usenet for $0.99 or $1.99 before committing to a real subscription
• Occasional users who prefer the block account with no expiry date

Users needing maximum retention, a high connection count (50+), or a bundled VPN service should look to larger tier-1 providers. The 10 simultaneous connections are sufficient for many setups but limit download speed on very fast connections.

Verdict

Ixinews is a solid niche provider for the French-speaking Usenet community. Its broad plan selection, low-cost trial entry, and flexibility without a minimum term are clear strengths. The limited retention and low connection count are known limitations — but for many users, not a dealbreaker.

Frequently Asked Questions

What language is Ixinews available in?

Ixinews is fully available in French. Technical support is also provided in French, seven days a week.

What is Ixinews's retention?

Binary retention is over 1,200 days (~3.3 years). Text retention is over 1,100 days (~3 years).

Is there an affordable trial at Ixinews?

Yes. Ixinews offers 5 GB for $0.99 and 10 GB for $1.99 as trial entries — ideal for checking connection quality before subscribing.

How many connections does Ixinews offer?

Ixinews allows up to 10 simultaneous connections on all plans.

What payment methods does Ixinews accept?

Ixinews accepts PayPal and credit card.