WOODLAND HILLS, Calif., Nov. 16, 2006 (PRIMEZONE) -- United Online, Inc. (Nasdaq:UNTD), a leading provider of consumer Internet and media services, today announced that it has launched NetZero Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) broadband Internet service through an agreement with Verizon Internet Services, Inc.
NetZero DSL, which United Online offers to customers within Verizon's DSL service area, debuts with two levels of broadband service:
-- DSL Saver -- up to 768 Kbps service -- launches with a
promotional price of $14.95 per month for the first six months with
service costing $19.95 per month thereafter.
-- DSL Pro -- up to 1.5 Mbps service -- launches with a promotional
price of $19.95 per month for the first six months with service
costing $29.95 per month thereafter.
Both products require a six-month commitment from customers and are backed by NetZero's 30-day money back guarantee. NetZero DSL can be purchased by going to www.netzero.com/dsl, or by calling 1-866-810-8092.
NetZero DSL features easy do-it-yourself installation, award-winning virus protection from Norton AntiVirus, a pop-up blocker, email with spam protection and up to 5GB of email storage, a DSL modem, a free backup NetZero dial-up access account and free technical support.
NetZero DSL is available to DSL-qualified customers in Verizon's current regions of service including Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, and parts of Massachusetts, California, Indiana, Michigan, Wisconsin, Illinois, North Carolina, Texas, Oregon, Washington, Florida, Rhode Island, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Washington DC, Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia.
"We believe that dial-up continues to be a great solution for many people, but we also want to accommodate those individuals looking for a broadband service that provides the outstanding value that consumers have come to expect from NetZero. Our new relationship with Verizon made this the right time for NetZero to enter the broadband market with a competitive offering that enables those consumers looking to download photos, video, music and large files at speeds up to 50 times faster than dial-up," said Mark R. Goldston, chairman and CEO of United Online. "NetZero DSL is available to everyone in the regions where Verizon has DSL service, and we have created a seamless experience for our current NetZero customers who may be looking to move to broadband so that they can easily upgrade and keep their current NetZero email address and features."
"Verizon welcomes this opportunity to join forces with United Online to provide consumers in our service area another option for high-speed Internet service," said Peter Castleton, director of Verizon's Broadband Solutions Group. "Using our DSL and Internet access services, United Online can focus on the customer and leave the task of building and supporting the high-speed network to Verizon."
For more information on NetZero and its suite of services, go to www.netzero.com.
Cautionary Information Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
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 performance of NetZero DSL and the scope of the territory in which the services will be offered. 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, technological, performance and other risks associated with introducing and commercializing a new product. 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."
About United Online
United Online, Inc. (Nasdaq:UNTD) is a leading provider of consumer Internet and media services. The company's Content & Media services include social networking (Classmates) and online loyalty marketing (MyPoints). Its Communications services include Internet access (NetZero, Juno), email and VoIP. United Online is headquartered in Woodland Hills, CA, with offices in New York, NY; Fort Lee, NJ; Renton, WA; San Francisco, CA; Schaumburg, IL; Orem, UT; Erlangen, Germany; and Hyderabad, India. For more information about United Online, please visit www.unitedonline.com.