SAN JOSE, Calif., April 2 /PRNewswire/ -- United Online, Inc. UNTD, a leading provider of consumer Internet and media services, and 2Wire, Inc., a provider of broadband service delivery platforms, today announced that United Online is providing 2Wire premium residential gateways to all subscribers of United Online's NetZero(R) DSL broadband service.

With over nine million 2Wire gateways currently installed in homes around the world, 2Wire HomePortal residential gateways have set the standard for excellence in broadband access equipment. 2Wire gateways combine a high- performance DSL modem, a high-speed router, professional-grade firewall, and home networking capabilities.

"We launched NetZero DSL to give our customers the ability to upgrade to a broadband experience while retaining the level of service they have come to expect from NetZero," said Mark R. Goldston, chairman and chief executive officer of United Online "We believe that providing our customers with high quality, easy-to-use 2Wire HomePortal residential gateways is important to that experience."

"We are proud to have been selected by United Online to maximize their subscribers' broadband experience," said Sean Parham, executive vice president and general manager, gateways and management systems at 2Wire. "We believe that NetZero subscribers will appreciate the ease-of-use, flexibility, and power of our gateways, which will lead to increased customer satisfaction and loyalty."

2Wire gateways are self-installable by subscribers and provide peace of mind with the built-in security of a professional grade firewall. NetZero subscribers will also benefit from the Web Remote Access capabilities of 2Wire gateways, which allow subscribers to access files on their home network, from anywhere in the world, using any standard Web browser.

2Wire will also provide United Online with backend management services utilizing CMS, the 2Wire remote management platform, for the deployment and management of broadband equipment and services.

United Online launched NetZero DSL broadband service in November 2006. It is currently available to DSL-qualified customers in select major metropolitan areas including New York, Los Angeles and Chicago.

About 2Wire

2Wire provides global telecom carriers with broadband services platforms that enable an integrated triple play of networked data, voice, and media services. 2Wire's award-winning products and services include residential gateways, broadband multimedia set top boxes, remote management systems, and call center customer support. 2Wire's customers include global DSL market leaders AT&T, Telmex, BellSouth, BT, Embarq, SingTel, and others. For more information, visit www.2Wire.com.

NOTE: 2Wire and HomePortal are registered trademarks of 2Wire, Inc. in the United States and in other jurisdictions throughout the world. For more information, visit www.2Wire.com.

About United Online(R)

United Online, Inc. 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). The company's Communications services include Internet access (NetZero, Juno), and email. 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.

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 timing when the services will be available, the scope of the territory in which the services will be offered, the percentage of United Online's current ISP customers who will be offered broadband services and the success of the offering. Readers are cautioned not to put undue reliance on such forward- looking statements, which are not a guarantee of performance. These statements are based on the current expectations or beliefs of United Online, as well as on assumptions concerning future events made by management, 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, the impact of increasing competition, pricing pressures, delays, inaccurate assumptions, and technological, performance and other risks associated with introducing and commercializing a new service in new areas. More information about potential factors that could affect the business and financial results of United Online is included in the Forms 10-K and 10-Q and other filings made 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." United Online disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

NOTE: United Online and NetZero are registered trademarks of United Online, Inc. The names of other companies, products and services used herein are for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective owners.

Source: 2Wire, Inc.