WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., April 2, 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 a Mac version of its NetZero Platinum value-priced Internet access service. The release of NetZero for Mac OS X follows on the heels of the company's earlier announcement of a Mac product for its Juno brand of Internet access. NetZero developed a Mac version of its software based on strong demand and feedback from the Mac user community.
NetZero Platinum for Mac offers Mac OS X users easy-to-use, reliable Internet service with thousands of access numbers nationwide, 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 EarthLink and AOL.* Available starting today, NetZero Platinum for Mac OS X is downloadable in 2 minutes by going to www.netzero.com.
"United Online now offers two brands of Internet access for Mac OS X users creating greater selection and availability for consumers," stated Brian Woods, EVP and Chief Marketing Officer of United Online. "We have found that the Mac community is loyal and technologically savvy when it comes to Internet access. Offering a NetZero branded service strongly supports the company's position as the emerging leader in the value-priced ISP segment of the Mac market."
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.
This release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the "safe harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the price, quality and performance of our Internet service and the new product and quotes from management in this press release. These statements are based on the company's current expectations or beliefs and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements. The potential risks and uncertainties include, among others, that the product or the service does not perform well; and that the service is discontinued because it is not commercially successful. 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."
* References to AOL(r) and EarthLink(r) pricing and savings amounts based on US standard monthly rates as of 04/01/03. Competitors and others may offer prepaid packages that may reduce the amount of savings.