Speed test

How fast is your Usenet?

We download a 100 MB test file from our servers straight to you and measure your real Usenet speed — then tell you which plan fits your line.

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The test transfers 100 MB over your internet connection. For the most accurate result, pause other downloads while it runs.

Frequently asked questions

We download a 100 MB test file from our Usenet servers straight to your browser and measure how fast it arrives. It travels the same route your newsreader uses, so the result reflects your real-world Usenet download speed — not a synthetic number.
Wi-Fi, VPNs, other devices on your network and busy evening hours all eat into your line speed. For the most accurate result, use a wired connection, disable your VPN and pause other downloads while the test runs.
No. We never throttle. On the Unlimited plan you download at the full speed of your line — our network delivers 100 Gb/s of backbone capacity. Only Basic 50 has a built-in limit of 50 Mbit/s, by design and reflected in its price.
Simple rule of thumb: if your result is above 50 Mbit/s, choose Unlimited so your full line speed is put to work. At or below 50 Mbit/s, Basic 50 gives you everything your connection can use — for less money.
The test transfers 100 MB over your internet connection each time you run it — irrelevant on a flat-rate line. It doesn't touch your XS News account or block-account balance, and you can repeat it as often as you like.
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XS News is a Usenet access provider, serving the world from our data center in the Amsterdam region for over twenty years. Our small team focuses on speed, security and reliable support every single day — so you can browse and download without worry.

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