WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., Nov. 6, 2003 (PRIMEZONE) -- United Online, Inc. (Nasdaq:UNTD), the nation's leading provider of value-priced Internet access services, today announced that it now offers gift certificates for its popular NetZero and Juno Internet access services. Available in denominations ranging from $20 to $120,* the gift certificates can be purchased for members and non-members alike and can be redeemed for the company's $9.95 per month NetZero and Juno Platinum services, as well as its $14.95 per month NetZero HiSpeed and Juno SpeedBand services.
The gift certificates, which are sold separately under the NetZero and Juno brands, can be purchased over the phone or on the Web with a major credit card and can be delivered electronically or via FedEx.** The certificates can be redeemed at www.netzero.com/gift or www.juno.com/gift. Gift certificates sent via FedEx will include a free NetZero or Juno software CD-ROM.
"Whether it's for a friend across the country or your grandparents who don't have email yet, these new gift certificates provide a great way to give quality Internet access to our current customers or to those who might not otherwise get it for themselves," said Brian Woods, EVP and chief marketing officer of United Online. "And with the holidays right around the corner, it's the perfect time to let people know that NetZero and Juno are great gifts that can help people stay connected and save money."
The value-priced NetZero Platinum and Juno Platinum Internet access services each offer high-quality Internet connections for only $9.95 per month -- less than half the price of other standard services from AOL, EarthLink and MSN.(1) These easy-to-use services also include POP and web-based email, direct access to the Internet, reliable connections, compatibility with popular instant messaging programs, and features such as easy access to search engines, news and sports headlines, shopping, and financial services. Both NetZero Platinum and Juno Platinum are also available to Mac users.
NetZero HiSpeed and Juno SpeedBand offer all the features of the Platinum services along with web surfing at up to five times the speed of standard dial-up.(2) Using next generation technology, NetZero HiSpeed and Juno SpeedBand work from any standard phone jack and do not require any new hardware to provide an accelerated dial-up Internet surfing experience. These services cost $14.95(1) per month and can be downloaded in five minutes at www.netzero.com and www.juno.com.
For more information or to purchase gift certificates for NetZero, please call 1-866-841-1442, or visit www.ispgift.com/netzero.
For more information or to purchase gift certificates for Juno, please call 1-888-839-5866, or visit www.ispgift.com/juno.
* Gift certificates are currently available in amounts of $20, $30, $40, $50, $75, $100, and $120.
** Delivery via FedEx is available as Standard Ground, 2nd-Day, and Overnight shipments, and requires an additional fee.
(1) Additional phone and live tech support charges and usage restrictions may apply. References to competitors' pricing and savings amounts based on standard monthly rates as of 11/01/03.
(2) NetZero HiSpeed and Juno SpeedBand do not increase the transmission speed of files or attachments, including music or video.
About United Online
United Online, Inc. (Nasdaq:UNTD), is the nation's leading provider of value-priced Internet access services through its NetZero, Juno and BlueLight Internet consumer brands. The company's standard 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 services, please visit http://www.untd.com.