WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., May 17, 2004 (PRIMEZONE) -- NetZero, a subsidiary of United Online, Inc. (Nasdaq:UNTD), a leading provider of consumer Internet subscription services, today announced that it is giving away five 2004 Chevrolet SSR roadsters to users who sign-up for NetZero HiSpeed, an exciting type of dial-up Internet access that accelerates your Web surfing experience up to five times faster than traditional dial-up connections, or to current NetZero HiSpeed users in good standing. Part roadster, part pickup, the new limited edition Chevy SSR is a vehicle that transforms from a fully enclosed roadster to convertible in less than 30 seconds.
"The NetZero HiSpeed Stakes is a fantastic summertime promotion for NetZero," stated Brian Woods, executive vice president and chief marketing officer of NetZero, Inc. "The SSR is destined to be the next hot trend in the automotive industry and we think they are so cool, we're giving away five of them to our NetZero HiSpeed members."
Standard features for the SSR include a 300-horsepower Vortec 5300 aluminum small block V8, a power retractable hardtop, cast-aluminum 19-inch front and 20-inch rear wheels and ZQ8 Sport Suspension with a rear five-link design. Starting at $41,995(a), the Chevy SSR is a well-equipped roadster with limited availability. For more information on the Chevy SSR, please go to http://www.chevrolet.com/ssr.
NetZero HiSpeed is a convenient, low-cost alternative to broadband, which costs only $14.95(b) per month. NetZero HiSpeed provides speeds up to five time faster(c) surfing than traditional dial-up service through an ordinary phone jack, a Pop-up Blocker, unlimited surfing time, reliable connections and 25MB of e-mail storage.
The promotion begins during the week of May 17th and runs through June 22, 2004. Sign up for NetZero HiSpeed and you will automatically be entered for a chance to win. Visit www.netzero.com/roadster to sign-up today!
NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Void in AK, HI & where prohibited. Open only to legal residents of the 48 continental U.S. States & D.C., 18 or older as of 5/15/04, with valid driver's license/proof of insurance. Ends 6/22/04. For complete official rules, send a SASE to: The NetZero HiSpeed Stakes "Rules", P.O. Box 6452, Burbank, CA 91510.
(a) Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price. Tax, title, license, dealer fees and optional equipment are extra.
(b) Additional phone and live tech support charges may apply.
(c) NetZero HiSpeed does not increase their transmission speed of file downloads or attachments such as music or video. Speed references compared to standard dial-up.
About United Online
United Online, Inc. (Nasdaq: UNTD) is a leading provider of consumer Internet subscription services through a number of brands, including NetZero and Juno. The company's pay services include Internet access, accelerated dial-up services, premium email, and personal Web-hosting and domain services. It also offers consumers free Internet access, email and Web hosting. The company's access services 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, Orem, UT, and Hyderabad, India. For more information about United Online and its Internet subscription services, please visit www.untd.com.