Manx.net Users to Be Charged for Email as Free Service Ends

After more than 25 years of being free, Manx.net users will soon have to pay to keep their email addresses.

From Tuesday, October 21, anyone wanting to continue using their @manx.net, @isleofman.com or @isleofman.org account will need to register for a paid plan – £65 a year (discounted from £79) or £6.50 per month (discounted from £7.50).

Registration runs until January 20, 2026, with the option to pay upfront or later, as long as payment is made before the deadline.

Manx Telecom said the move was necessary to keep the service reliable and secure under a specialist provider, while allowing the company to focus on broadband, mobile networks and business connectivity.

CEO Gary Lamb said: ‘We have been proud to support the Island community with Manx.net for more than two decades.

‘Transitioning the service to [the new provider], who already power the platform, ensures customers can continue using their @manx.net email address with specialist management. This change protects customers and the service itself for the long term.’

Islanders are also being warned to stay alert for scams linked to the transition.

Mike Haywood, Director of the Isle of Man Cyber Security Centre, said: ‘Major service transitions are moments when scammers try to exploit uncertainty. We’re urging everyone to be vigilant – Manx Telecom will never send clickable links about this change. Always go directly to www.manx.net by typing it yourself into your browser.’

Anyone who doesn’t register and pay by January 20 will have their account suspended the next day.

A short grace period runs until April 20, after which any unrenewed accounts will be permanently deleted on April 21.

Manx Telecom stressed it will never send clickable links or payment requests by email — all official information is available only at www.manx.net.

It’s the end of an era for one of the island’s oldest online services.