Usenet for those who won't bow.

Lightning-fast, independent Usenet access. Full speed, SSL on every port, no hassle and no big-tech meddling.

See the plans First week for €1.50

No logs
SSL on 563 & 443
Stop renewing anytime

100 days retention 0 logs kept 100 connections

Meet Xeno. Stands tall, reads everything, tells no one.

One product. Three prices.

No bait, no hidden volume caps. Try a week, then stay monthly, or save with yearly.

Weekly · Take it for a spin

€1.50/week

€1.50 for the first week, then €3.50/month

Unlimited volume
100 connections
SSL + no logs
Continues monthly after 7 days

Choose weekly

Monthly · Pay as you go

€3.50/month

Billed €3.50 monthly

Unlimited volume
100 connections
SSL + no logs
Stop renewing anytime

Choose monthly

Built without compromise.

Everything you need, nothing that annoys you.

Maximum speed

Fiber-peered servers in Europe. Your line is the bottleneck, not us.

SSL on every port

Encrypted connections by default (563/443). Your ISP only sees noise.

No logs

We don't know what you download. And we don't want to.

Fresh retention

9 out of 10 downloads are less than 100 days old. We keep exactly those, complete and fast, so you don't pay for an archive you never open.

Works with everything

SABnzbd, NZBGet, Newsleecher, Unison. Set host and port, done.

Real support

No bots. People who use Usenet themselves, answering within a few hours.

Done with the hassle?

A simple subscription. No logs. Just download. Powered by Hitnews Premium Usenet Provider.

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Questions?

The short answers.

What is Usenet?

Usenet is one of the oldest corners of the internet: a worldwide, decentralised network of discussion groups (newsgroups). Posts are copied between servers around the globe, and with a provider like Xennews you get fast, direct access to all of them.

Do I need a VPN?

No. Every connection to Xennews is encrypted with SSL on ports 563 and 443, so your ISP can't see what you read. A VPN only adds latency on top.

How do I set it up?

After signing up you receive your username and password. Enter them in your newsreader (SABnzbd, NZBGet, Newsleecher, Unison…) together with our server name, choose port 563 with SSL enabled and you're ready to go.

Can I stop at any time?

Yes. Every plan is a subscription that renews automatically each week, month or year. Turn off renewal from your account whenever you like: you keep access until the end of the period you've already paid for, and you won't be charged again.

What's the difference between the plans?

Nothing but how you pay. Every plan gives you the exact same full access. Weekly is an introduction: €1.50 for your first week, after which it continues as a monthly subscription at €3.50 (you can stop it before then). Yearly is the cheapest: two months free compared to paying monthly.

Is 100 days of retention enough?

For almost everyone, yes. 90% of all Usenet downloads are posts younger than 100 days. Providers with years of retention charge you for storing the other 10%. We put that money into speed and a low price instead. If you regularly dig through old archives, a long-retention provider suits you better.

What about copyrighted material?

You are responsible for what you download and must respect copyright law in your country. We handle valid takedown notices according to the law.