WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA, March 31, 2003 (PRIMEZONE) -United Online, Inc. (Nasdaq:UNTD), a leading provider of value-priced Internet access through its NetZero, Juno and BlueLight Internet consumer brands, today announced the availability of NetZero Platinum Internet access service in Hawaii. The expansion of NetZero Platinum to the Hawaiian Islands extends the reach of the service and allows residents as well as visitors to the Islands to access the service through local dial-up access numbers.
The NetZero Platinum service offers users easy-to-use, reliable Internet service with thousands of access numbers across the US and Canada, fast connections, compatibility with all of the most popular instant messaging programs, and Web-based e-mail that is accessible from any Internet connection, all for only $9.95 a month. That's less than 1/2 the standard price of AOL. * NetZero Platinum is available via download in 2 minutes by going to www.netzero.com or via NetZero CD, by calling 1-877-NETZERO.
"We are excited to offer NetZero Platinum in the Hawaiian Islands for only $9.95 a month," stated Brian Woods, EVP and Chief Marketing Officer of United Online. "NetZero Platinum offers consumers an affordable, quality means of accessing the Internet with competitive features such as Web-based e-mail and instant messaging compatibility. We hope that Hawaii residents will say goodbye to their current Internet service provider and give NetZero Platinum a try."
The service will be available in all areas of the Hawaiian Islands except Lanai and Kaunakakai. United Online's Juno Platinum Internet service is already available in Hawaii.
About United Online
United Online, Inc. (Nasdaq:UNTD), is a leading provider of value-priced Internet access through its NetZero, Juno and BlueLight Internet consumer brands. The company's high-quality services are offered at less than half the standard prices of its major competitors and are available in more than 6,000 cities across the United States and in Canada. United Online is headquartered in Westlake Village, CA, with offices in New York City, San Francisco and Hyderabad, India. For more information about United Online and its Internet access services, please visit www.untd.com.
* References to AOL(r), pricing and savings amounts based on US standard monthly rates as of 03/01/03. Competitors and others may offer prepaid packages that may reduce the amount of savings.