If you’re looking for a premium Usenet service, you’ll find that the market is crowded with a host of respected providers, many of which we’ve reviewed in recent months. XS Usenet is another such offering, and although the company was only established in 2009, it has quickly become a popular choice.
With operations in Florida and Sweden, this outfit provides Usenet services to companies and individuals around the world. The main thing that sets it apart from rival services is that it’s the first provider to offer a ‘free lifetime’ Usenet plan, which does what it says on the tin. Sounds tempting – but what’s the reality of this offering? Let’s dig a bit deeper.
Performance
On a broad level, XS Usenet aims to provide good speeds, plenty of connections, along with SSL for tighter security.
Retention is a defining factor when it comes to the performance of Usenet services. Most providers offer more than 1,000 days of binary retention, and XS Usenet isn’t any different. Currently, it offers 1,300 days of retention to premium (paying) users, although that falls behind some of the major players that give customers 3,000 days plus.
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Source:: techradar.com – PC and Mac
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