WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., June 22, 2004 (PRIMEZONE) -- United Online, Inc. (Nasdaq:UNTD), the leading provider of value priced Internet access in the U.S., today announced it has entered into a multi-year distribution agreement with RadioShack Corporation (NYSE:RSH), the leading consumer electronics specialty retailer. Under the agreement, United Online will offer its value-priced NetZero Platinum and NetZero HiSpeed Internet services in more than 5,000 RadioShack company-owned stores and select dealer/franchise stores nationwide.
The multi-year agreement will include in-store displays promoting NetZero services and activation software, which rolls out in June, as well as in-store sign-up capability later this year (excluding Alaska and Puerto Rico).
"We are very excited about our new relationship with RadioShack, which will greatly extend our retail distribution presence," said Brian Woods, executive vice president and chief marketing officer of United Online, Inc. "RadioShack's tremendous reach allows us to market NetZero to a vast retail footprint and a receptive segment of Internet consumers. We look forward to working with the entire RadioShack team to maximize this relationship through a variety of marketing channels."
"NetZero has done a tremendous job promoting its brand and products to potential customers across the country," said Bob Kilinski, senior vice president of services for RadioShack. "By joining forces with our nationwide network of neighborhood stores, they are tapping into our unmatched base of knowledgeable sales associates who will assist customers in selecting the Internet service that best fits their needs."
The value-priced NetZero Platinum Internet access service offers unlimited Internet access for only $9.95 per month -- less than half the price of other premium-priced standard services(1). This easy-to-use service also includes Web-based e-mail with 10 MB of e-mail storage, 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.
NetZero HiSpeed offers all the features of the Platinum service along with Web surfing at up to five times the speed of standard dial-up(2). Using next generation technology, NetZero HiSpeed works from any standard phone jack and does not require any new hardware to provide an accelerated dial-up Internet surfing experience. These services cost $14.95 (1) per month and include a pop-up blocker and 25 MB of email storage.
(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 for non-accelerated versions of service as of 06/01/04.
(2) NetZero HiSpeed does not increase the transmission speed of files or attachments, including music or video.
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 RadioShack's stores and that such services will be available in the RadioShack channels beginning in June of this year. Potential risks and uncertainties include, among others, that the United Online's services will not be offered in RadioShack's stores in June, or at all, due to delays, technical issues or other factors.
About United Online
United Online, Inc. (Nasdaq: UNTD) is a leading provider of Internet subscription services through a number of consumer brands, including NetZero and Juno. The company's standard Internet access services are offered at less than half the standard premium prices of its major competitors and are available in more than 8,000 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.