WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., Sept. 26, 2002 (PRIMEZONE) -- United Online, Inc. (Nasdaq:UNTD), the leading provider of value-priced Internet access through its NetZero and Juno Internet services, today announced the availability of NetZero WebMail for all NetZero Internet service users. With NetZero WebMail, users can read and write NetZero email from any Internet-connected computer, anywhere, at no additional cost.
"NetZero WebMail was launched in response to enormous demand from our users, who want the convenience and flexibility of being able to access their NetZero email from any Internet connection, through any ISP, anywhere, anytime," stated Brian Woods, executive vice president and chief marketing officer of United Online. "Email continues to be the most popular Internet activity worldwide and has become a primary means of communication. The introduction of NetZero WebMail is yet another powerful user benefit in the NetZero arsenal of services."
To access NetZero WebMail, users simply go to a dedicated Internet site (http://www.netzeromail.com) and enter their user name and password. After this sign-in process is complete, users will find all new messages in their inbox, have the ability to compose and send new messages and reference their online address book. Users can use either Internet Explorer(tm) or Netscape(tm) to access NetZero WebMail. NetZero WebMail may not be available to free users if they have exceeded their allowable monthly usage.
NetZero offers both a value-priced Internet service priced at $9.95 a month -- roughly half the price of other providers such as America Online, MSN and Earthlink -- as well as a limited free ad-supported service. For more information on how to sign up for NetZero Platinum or the NetZero free service, go to www.netzero.com.
About United Online
United Online, Inc. (Nasdaq:UNTD) is a leading Internet service provider that commenced operations in September 2001 with the merger of NetZero and Juno Online Services. The company offers free and value-priced Internet access through its NetZero and Juno Internet services in more than 5,000 cities across the United States and in Canada. The company also offers high-speed Internet access in select locations in the United States. United Online is headquartered in Westlake Village, Calif., with offices in New York City and Hyderabad, India. For more information about United Online and its Internet access services, please visit www.untd.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This announcement may contain forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. The potential risks and uncertainties include, among others: the unavailability of WebMail from certain locations. It should be noted that free users who have exceeded their monthly hour limitation will not be able to access WebMail from certain locations. More information about potential factors that could affect the company's business and financial results is included in the company's Form 10-Q and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (http://www.sec.gov) including (without limitation) information under the captions "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" and "Risk Factors."