Westlake Village, Calif., Aug. 6, 2003 (PRIMEZONE) -- United Online, Inc. (Nasdaq:UNTD), a leading provider of value-priced Internet services through its NetZero, Juno and BlueLight Internet services, today announced that it has entered into a distribution agreement with Best Buy (NYSE:BBY).
Under the agreement, NetZero and Juno brands of Internet service, including NetZero HiSpeed and Juno SpeedBand -- United Online's recently launched accelerated dial-up services, will be distributed in Best Buy stores and on its website. The agreement runs for three years, and it is currently anticipated that the NetZero and Juno ISP services will be in Best Buy's channels beginning in the fall of this year. Additional terms of the deal are not available. The parties anticipate issuing a more comprehensive press release regarding the agreement prior to the launch.
The NetZero and Juno brands of Internet service consist of NetZero Platinum and Juno Platinum $9.95 monthly dial-up services, and NetZero HiSpeed and Juno SpeedBand next generation dial-up Internet access services that deliver up to five times faster Web surfing(1). NetZero HiSpeed and Juno SpeedBand are $14.95 per month(2), include the NetZero or Juno Platinum Internet services, work from any phone jack using a standard dial-up connection, and do not require any new hardware. NetZero Platinum and Juno Platinum Internet access services offer easy-to-use, reliable Internet service with thousands of access numbers nationwide, feature-rich email and Webmail, compatibility with all of the popular instant messaging products, and serve no banner ads.
This release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the "safe harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including the statements that United Online's services will be distributed in Best Buy's stores and on its website and that such services will be available in the Best Buy channels in the fall of this year. Potential risks and uncertainties include, among others, that the United Online's services will not be offered in Best Buy channels in the fall, or at all, due to delays, technical issues or other factors.
(1) NetZero HiSpeed and Juno SpeedBand do not increase the transmission speed of files or attachments, including music or video. Speed references compared to standard dial-up.
(2) Additional phone and live tech support charges may apply. Service may not be available in all areas.
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 6,500 cities across the United States and in Canada. United Online is headquartered in Westlake Village, CA, with offices in New York City, San Francisco, CA and Hyderabad, India. For more information about United Online and its Internet access services, please visit www.untd.com.