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EarthLink and Musicmatch to Offer 99-Cent Downloads

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More Than 350,000 Songs Available From The Five Major Labels
and Hundreds of Independents

ATLANTA and SAN DIEGO, Dec. 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- EarthLink
(Nasdaq: ELNK) customers have a new reason to hum their favorite songs; to the
tune of $.99 music downloads. EarthLink, a leading national Internet service
provider, and Musicmatch, the leader in personalized music software and
services, today expanded their relationship to offer EarthLink subscribers the
ability to download individual songs for $.99 each. The EarthLink Digital
Music Center, powered by Musicmatch, can be accessed
at http://www.earthlink.net/extras .
Along with the ability to download more than 350,000 songs from the five
major labels and hundreds of major independents, the EarthLink Digital Music
service includes integrated jukebox software that enables subscribers to
organize their MP3 collections and listen to free Internet radio. Users can
further enhance their service by upgrading to the EarthLink Jukebox Plus,
powered by Musicmatch, which includes faster CD burning and a faster MP3
recorder. The EarthLink Jukebox Plus upgrade is available for $19.99.
"EarthLink customers want to experience the Internet on their own terms,
and Musicmatch's download services enable them to choose the music they want,
when they want it," said Erika Jolly, vice president of strategic brand
management at EarthLink. "Whether it is listening to the free radio service
while Web surfing, building a library of a rare musician's albums or buying
$.99 singles to compile a favorite hits list, EarthLink Digital Music delivers
the tools for our customers to more fully enjoy the time they spend online."
"Both Musicmatch and EarthLink service customers who use the Internet for
entertainment on a regular basis," said Bob Ohlweiler, Musicmatch senior vice
president of business development. "The expansion of the relationship with
EarthLink to deliver $.99 downloads provides a way for millions of online
consumers nationwide to explore and enjoy the Musicmatch experience."
EarthLink Digital Music Internet radio users can also upgrade to two
levels of premium service. For $2.95 a month, EarthLink Digital Music MX Gold
customers receive Musicmatch's Artist MATCH(TM) radio, which allows them to
create and save stations containing music from selected and related artists.
They also receive exclusive genre and era stations, CD-quality sound, no
advertisements and remote access from any personal computer.
For $4.95 a month, EarthLink Digital Music MX Platinum customers receive
all the services available at the Gold level, as well as Musicmatch's Artist
ON DEMAND(TM), which allows subscribers to choose the artists they want to
hear, and provides unlimited song skipping; and Composer ON DEMAND(TM),
enabling users to create custom composer playlists and discover composers by
searching and browsing by period.
The EarthLink Digital Music service powered by Musicmatch will also ship
with EarthLink's TotalAccess(R) 2004 software for easy installation and quick
access to the music consumers want to download and purchase.

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 .

About Musicmatch
Musicmatch, Inc. is the leader in personalized music software and
services, helping people find, manage, enjoy and buy music that best matches
their unique tastes. The company invented the digital jukebox concept in 1997
and since then has registered more than 40 million users of its best-selling
Musicmatch Jukebox. The Musicmatch Radio network, launched in 2000, now
features the world's most popular Internet radio station, Artist MATCH(TM)
Radio. The Musicmatch Downloads service is the easiest way to find, buy and
enjoy music. For additional information, visit http://www.musicmatch.com .
Musicmatch(R) is a registered trademark of Musicmatch, Inc.