XLned

4.5(19 Reviews)

XLned is a Dutch Usenet provider established in 2007 with 4,100 days of binary retention and access to over 110,000 newsgroups. Plans are differentiated by download speed caps ranging from 2.5 Mbps (XL Lite) to 120 Mbps (XL Gold), with up to 12 simultaneous connections. Servers are EU-based. Bitcoin, iDEAL, Sofort, Visa, Mastercard, and Paysafecard are accepted. No PayPal; no free trial or money-back guarantee.

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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

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

10+ 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

not available

Trustpilot Ratings

Trustpilot is an independent platform where users submit real reviews. This score shows how satisfied users are with a provider.

Trustpilot

4.5

Plans & PricingPlans & Pricing Compared

XL Lite

4.5(19)

$2.64monthly

$ 31.72 total, Duration: 12 months

Speed: 2 Mbit/s

Data: Unlimited Data

Connections: 2

Protection: binding plan

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XL Lite

4.5(19)

$3.09monthly

$ 18.55 total, Duration: 6 months

Speed: 2 Mbit/s

Data: Unlimited Data

Connections: 2

Protection: binding plan

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XL Lite

4.5(19)

$3.53monthly

Speed: 2 Mbit/s

Data: Unlimited Data

Connections: 2

Protection: binding plan

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XL Small

4.5(19)

$4.35monthly

$ 52.25 total, Duration: 12 months

Speed: 5 Mbit/s

Data: Unlimited Data

Connections: 2

Protection: binding plan

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XL Small

4.5(19)

$5.07monthly

$ 30.44 total, Duration: 6 months

Speed: 5 Mbit/s

Data: Unlimited Data

Connections: 2

Protection: binding plan

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XL Basic

4.5(19)

$5.23monthly

$ 62.73 total, Duration: 12 months

Speed: 10 Mbit/s

Data: Unlimited Data

Connections: 4

Protection: binding plan

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XL Small

4.5(19)

$5.89monthly

Speed: 5 Mbit/s

Data: Unlimited Data

Connections: 2

Protection: binding plan

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XL Plus

4.5(19)

$6.10monthly

$ 73.21 total, Duration: 12 months

Speed: 20 Mbit/s

Data: Unlimited Data

Connections: 8

Protection: binding plan

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XL Basic

4.5(19)

$6.09monthly

$ 36.53 total, Duration: 6 months

Speed: 10 Mbit/s

Data: Unlimited Data

Connections: 4

Protection: binding plan

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XL Plus

4.5(19)

$7.10monthly

$ 42.62 total, Duration: 6 months

Speed: 20 Mbit/s

Data: Unlimited Data

Connections: 8

Protection: binding plan

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XL Basic

4.5(19)

$7.07monthly

Speed: 10 Mbit/s

Data: Unlimited Data

Connections: 4

Protection: binding plan

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XL Plus

4.5(19)

$8.25monthly

Speed: 20 Mbit/s

Data: Unlimited Data

Connections: 8

Protection: binding plan

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XL Gold

4.5(19)

$8.72monthly

$ 104.64 total, Duration: 12 months

Speed: 120 Mbit/s

Data: Unlimited Data

Connections: 12

Protection: binding plan

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XL Gold

4.5(19)

$10.15monthly

$ 60.89 total, Duration: 6 months

Speed: 120 Mbit/s

Data: Unlimited Data

Connections: 12

Protection: binding plan

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XL Gold

4.5(19)

$11.79monthly

Speed: 120 Mbit/s

Data: Unlimited Data

Connections: 12

Protection: binding plan

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All About XLned

XLned is a Netherlands-based Usenet provider that has been operating since 2007. The service provides binary retention of 4,100 days and access to more than 110,000 newsgroups, with a reported completion rate exceeding 99%. Connections are secured with SSL encryption and routed through EU-based servers. What distinguishes XLned from many competitors is its speed-tiered plan structure: rather than unlimited speeds, each plan enforces a maximum download speed, ranging from 2.5 Mbps on the entry-level XL Lite to 120 Mbps on the XL Gold plan.

Speed-Tiered Plans

XLned's plan lineup is structured around download speed caps rather than data volume limits. The XL Lite plan provides a maximum of 2.5 Mbps, suitable for moderate usage. Mid-tier plans offer higher caps, and the top-tier XL Gold plan reaches 120 Mbps. All plans support up to 12 simultaneous connections. The speed-capped model may appeal to users who want predictable performance at a lower price point. No block plans or data-volume-only options are prominently advertised.

Infrastructure and Payments

XLned operates exclusively through EU-based servers with no US server locations. SSL encryption is used on all connections. Binary retention stands at 4,100 days and newsgroup coverage exceeds 110,000 groups. Payment options include Bitcoin, iDEAL, Sofort, Visa, Mastercard, and Paysafecard; PayPal is not accepted. No newsreader is bundled with any plan. XLned does not offer a free trial or money-back guarantee.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does XLned offer a free trial or money-back guarantee?

XLned does not offer a free trial or a money-back guarantee. Subscriptions should be evaluated carefully before purchase.

What download speeds does XLned provide?

XLned plans are speed-capped. The entry-level XL Lite plan provides a maximum of 2.5 Mbps, while the top-tier XL Gold plan reaches up to 120 Mbps. Mid-tier plans offer speeds between these values.

What server locations does XLned use?

XLned uses EU-based servers exclusively. No US server locations are available.

What is the binary retention period at XLned?

XLned advertises binary retention of 4,100 days — over 11 years — with a completion rate exceeding 99%.

Does XLned accept PayPal?

No, XLned does not accept PayPal. Accepted payment methods include Bitcoin, iDEAL, Sofort, Visa, Mastercard, and Paysafecard.

XLned offers a long operational history since 2007, 4,100 days of binary retention, and 110,000+ newsgroups with EU-based servers. The speed-tiered plan structure differs from the more common unlimited-speed model. The absence of PayPal, no free trial, and no money-back guarantee are factors to consider before subscribing.