EarthLink Launches Windows(R) Web Hosting [9th December 2003]

ATLANTA, Dec 09, 2003 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via Comtex/ -- EarthLink (ELNK) , one of the nation's leading Internet service providers, today announced the addition of a Windows-based solution to its suite of business-class Web hosting services. Geared toward small businesses, the new Web-hosting product is offered in three different service plans, and features a Web hosting or e-commerce package, a site builder application, mailboxes and Web site traffic measurement, as well as options for domain name registration and a search engine submission tool.

"The addition of Windows hosting meets the needs of today's small business customer whether the customer is marketing a service, product or business on the Internet or selling products online," said Erika Jolly, vice president of strategic brand management, EarthLink. "Combining EarthLink's award winning toll-free customer service and support with Windows hosting provides a superior choice for small business customers establishing a presence online."

Each service level of EarthLink's Windows-based product, StarterSite, ProSite or PremiumSite, comes with a control center that allows the customer to manage their account and access the web hosting features. Also included are options of 200, 300 and 500MB of disk space, 10, 20 and 30GB of data transfer capability and 30, 100 and 200 mailboxes respectively, and range in price from $24.95 - $104.95, plus a one-time set-up fee of $25.00 for web hosting and $50.00 for e-commerce.

EarthLink is a leading provider of Internet services that meet the needs of the small business market. Featuring Windows- and Unix-based Web hosting & e-commerce services, the company also offers business-grade Internet access including dial-up, high-speed, dedicated and wireless. Web hosting customers can also count on EarthLink's reliable service with nearly 100 percent up-time and access to round-the-clock toll-free technical and customer support.

For more information about Web hosting & e-commerce, please call 800-201-8615 or visit http://www.earthlink.net/biz/hosting/ and for more information about EarthLink's award winning business Internet access, please call 888-758-2963 or visit www.EarthLink.net/biz .

About EarthLink

"EarthLink revolves around you(SM)." As a leading national Internet service provider (ISP) headquartered in Atlanta, EarthLink has earned an award winning reputation for outstanding customer service and its suite of online products and services. According to the J.D. Power and Associates 2003 Internet Service Provider Residential Customer Satisfaction Study(SM), EarthLink is ranked highest in customer satisfaction among high-speed Internet Service Providers. Serving approximately five million subscribers, EarthLink offers what every user should expect from their Internet experience: high- quality connectivity, minimal drop-offs and ISP-generated intrusions, and customizable features. Whether it's dial-up, high-speed, Web hosting, or wireless Internet service, EarthLink provides the tools that best let individuals use and enjoy the Internet on their own terms. Learn more about EarthLink by calling (800) EARTHLINK or visiting EarthLink's Web site at http://www.earthlink.net.

SOURCE EarthLink

David Blumenthal of EarthLink, +1-404-748-7316, or
blumenthald@corp.EarthLink.net