NewsXS
NewsXS is a Dutch Usenet provider offering four unlimited speed plans – from 10 Mbit/s (€4.50/mo) to unlimited (€9.50/mo) – plus a wide selection of block accounts. The service offers over 2,600 days retention, SSL encryption, IPv6 support, and account sharing. Many European payment methods: iDEAL, PayPal, SEPA, Giropay, Sofortbanking. 14-day trial. A free.nl domain is included with annual subscriptions.
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
Abavia
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
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
Secure
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
Notice & Takedown
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
5+ 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
Block 5 GB
$40.20 / 100 GB
Speed: Unlimited
Data: 5 GB
Connections: 25
Protection: binding plan
Block 5 GB
Speed
Unlimited
Data
5 GB
Connections
25
Protection
binding plan
Night Unlimited
$ 41.77 total, Duration: 12 months
Speed: Unlimited
Data: Unlimited Data
Connections: 50
Protection: Free Trial
⚠ Heavily Restricted Plan
Go to Provider →Night Unlimited
Speed
Unlimited
Data
Unlimited Data
Connections
50
Protection
Free Trial
monthly
$41.77 total
Duration: 12 months
⚠ Heavily Restricted Plan
Go to Provider →Night Unlimited
$ 23.01 total, Duration: 6 months
Speed: Unlimited
Data: Unlimited Data
Connections: 50
Protection: Free Trial
⚠ Heavily Restricted Plan
Go to Provider →Night Unlimited
Speed
Unlimited
Data
Unlimited Data
Connections
50
Protection
Free Trial
monthly
$23.01 total
Duration: 6 months
⚠ Heavily Restricted Plan
Go to Provider →Night Unlimited
$ 12.39 total, Duration: 3 months
Speed: Unlimited
Data: Unlimited Data
Connections: 50
Protection: Free Trial
⚠ Heavily Restricted Plan
Go to Provider →Night Unlimited
Speed
Unlimited
Data
Unlimited Data
Connections
50
Protection
Free Trial
monthly
$12.39 total
Duration: 3 months
⚠ Heavily Restricted Plan
Go to Provider →Block 10 GB
$35.40 / 100 GB
Speed: Unlimited
Data: 10 GB
Connections: 25
Protection: binding plan
Block 10 GB
Speed
Unlimited
Data
10 GB
Connections
25
Protection
binding plan
Night Unlimited
Speed: Unlimited
Data: Unlimited Data
Connections: 50
Protection: Free Trial
⚠ Heavily Restricted Plan
Go to Provider →Night Unlimited
Speed
Unlimited
Data
Unlimited Data
Connections
50
Protection
Free Trial
monthly
⚠ Heavily Restricted Plan
Go to Provider →10 Mbit
$ 63.72 total, Duration: 12 months
Speed: 10 Mbit/s
Data: Unlimited Data
Connections: 10
Protection: Free Trial
10 Mbit
Speed
10 Mbit/s
Data
Unlimited Data
Connections
10
Protection
Free Trial
monthly
$63.72 total
Duration: 12 months
10 Mbit
$ 35.40 total, Duration: 6 months
Speed: 10 Mbit/s
Data: Unlimited Data
Connections: 10
Protection: Free Trial
10 Mbit
Speed
10 Mbit/s
Data
Unlimited Data
Connections
10
Protection
Free Trial
monthly
$35.40 total
Duration: 6 months
24 Mbit
$ 77.88 total, Duration: 12 months
Speed: 24 Mbit/s
Data: Unlimited Data
Connections: 20
Protection: Free Trial
24 Mbit
Speed
24 Mbit/s
Data
Unlimited Data
Connections
20
Protection
Free Trial
monthly
$77.88 total
Duration: 12 months
10 Mbit
$ 19.47 total, Duration: 3 months
Speed: 10 Mbit/s
Data: Unlimited Data
Connections: 10
Protection: Free Trial
10 Mbit
Speed
10 Mbit/s
Data
Unlimited Data
Connections
10
Protection
Free Trial
monthly
$19.47 total
Duration: 3 months
10 Mbit
Speed: 10 Mbit/s
Data: Unlimited Data
Connections: 10
Protection: Free Trial
10 Mbit
Speed
10 Mbit/s
Data
Unlimited Data
Connections
10
Protection
Free Trial
monthly
24 Mbit
$ 46.02 total, Duration: 6 months
Speed: 24 Mbit/s
Data: Unlimited Data
Connections: 20
Protection: Free Trial
24 Mbit
Speed
24 Mbit/s
Data
Unlimited Data
Connections
20
Protection
Free Trial
monthly
$46.02 total
Duration: 6 months
24 Mbit
$ 24.78 total, Duration: 3 months
Speed: 24 Mbit/s
Data: Unlimited Data
Connections: 20
Protection: Free Trial
24 Mbit
Speed
24 Mbit/s
Data
Unlimited Data
Connections
20
Protection
Free Trial
monthly
$24.78 total
Duration: 3 months
100 Mbit
$ 106.20 total, Duration: 12 months
Speed: 100 Mbit/s
Data: Unlimited Data
Connections: 40
Protection: Free Trial
100 Mbit
Speed
100 Mbit/s
Data
Unlimited Data
Connections
40
Protection
Free Trial
monthly
$106.20 total
Duration: 12 months
24 Mbit
Speed: 24 Mbit/s
Data: Unlimited Data
Connections: 20
Protection: Free Trial
24 Mbit
Speed
24 Mbit/s
Data
Unlimited Data
Connections
20
Protection
Free Trial
monthly
100 Mbit
$ 60.18 total, Duration: 6 months
Speed: 100 Mbit/s
Data: Unlimited Data
Connections: 40
Protection: Free Trial
100 Mbit
Speed
100 Mbit/s
Data
Unlimited Data
Connections
40
Protection
Free Trial
monthly
$60.18 total
Duration: 6 months
100 Mbit
$ 31.86 total, Duration: 3 months
Speed: 100 Mbit/s
Data: Unlimited Data
Connections: 40
Protection: Free Trial
100 Mbit
Speed
100 Mbit/s
Data
Unlimited Data
Connections
40
Protection
Free Trial
monthly
$31.86 total
Duration: 3 months
Unlimited
$ 134.52 total, Duration: 12 months
Speed: Unlimited
Data: Unlimited Data
Connections: 50
Protection: Free Trial
Unlimited
Speed
Unlimited
Data
Unlimited Data
Connections
50
Protection
Free Trial
monthly
$134.52 total
Duration: 12 months
100 Mbit
Speed: 100 Mbit/s
Data: Unlimited Data
Connections: 40
Protection: Free Trial
100 Mbit
Speed
100 Mbit/s
Data
Unlimited Data
Connections
40
Protection
Free Trial
monthly
Unlimited
$ 74.34 total, Duration: 6 months
Speed: Unlimited
Data: Unlimited Data
Connections: 50
Protection: Free Trial
Unlimited
Speed
Unlimited
Data
Unlimited Data
Connections
50
Protection
Free Trial
monthly
$74.34 total
Duration: 6 months
Unlimited
$ 40.71 total, Duration: 3 months
Speed: Unlimited
Data: Unlimited Data
Connections: 50
Protection: Free Trial
Unlimited
Speed
Unlimited
Data
Unlimited Data
Connections
50
Protection
Free Trial
monthly
$40.71 total
Duration: 3 months
Block 50 GB
$25.96 / 100 GB
Speed: Unlimited
Data: 50 GB
Connections: 25
Protection: binding plan
Block 50 GB
Speed
Unlimited
Data
50 GB
Connections
25
Protection
binding plan
Unlimited
Speed: Unlimited
Data: Unlimited Data
Connections: 50
Protection: Free Trial
Unlimited
Speed
Unlimited
Data
Unlimited Data
Connections
50
Protection
Free Trial
monthly
Block 100 GB
$20.06 / 100 GB
Speed: Unlimited
Data: 100 GB
Connections: 25
Protection: binding plan
Block 100 GB
Speed
Unlimited
Data
100 GB
Connections
25
Protection
binding plan
Block 500 GB
$12.98 / 100 GB
Speed: Unlimited
Data: 500 GB
Connections: 25
Protection: binding plan
Block 500 GB
Speed
Unlimited
Data
500 GB
Connections
25
Protection
binding plan
All About NewsXS
NewsXS is a Dutch Usenet provider distinguished by an unusually broad combination of speed-based plans and block accounts. Four unlimited plans from 10 Mbit/s to full speed – supplemented by six block account options from 5 GB to 500 GB – make NewsXS one of the most flexible options in the European Usenet market.
Four Unlimited Speed Plans
10 Mbit/s – €4.50/month, 10 connections. Most affordable unlimited option. 24 Mbit/s – €5.50/month, 20 connections. Suitable for typical DSL connections. 100 Mbit/s – €7.50/month, 40 connections. For cable and high-performance DSL. Unlimited – €9.50/month, 50 connections. For fiber and high-speed connections.
Block Accounts
€2.95 (unlimited speed, 50 connections) · 5 GB €1.70 · 10 GB €3.00 · 50 GB €11.00 · 100 GB €17.00 · 500 GB €55.00. The €2.95 block even includes unlimited speed.
Retention, Payments and Features
over 2,600 days binary retention · iDEAL, PayPal, SEPA, Giropay, Sofortbanking · 14-day trial · free.nl domain with annual subscription · IPv6 support · account sharing permitted · SSL on all plans · guides for SABnzbd, SpotNet, Grabit, Newsleecher.
Who is NewsXS for?
NewsXS combines broad plan flexibility (four speed flatrates and six block options) with a comprehensive European payment portfolio, a 14-day trial, and permitted account sharing. A free.nl domain with annual subscriptions adds a unique bonus for Dutch users.
Frequently Asked Questions
What plans does NewsXS offer?
Four unlimited speed plans (10 Mbit/s at €4.50/mo to unlimited at €9.50/mo) plus six block options from €1.70 (5 GB) to €55.00 (500 GB).
What payment methods does NewsXS accept?
iDEAL, PayPal, SEPA, automatic transfer, manual transfer, Giropay, and Sofortbanking.
What is the retention at NewsXS?
over 2,600 days (more than seven years of binary content).
Does NewsXS support IPv6?
Yes, IPv6 is supported on all plans.
Is account sharing allowed at NewsXS?
Yes, account sharing is permitted on all account types.