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To: Glenn Petersen who wrote (476)	4/5/2001 9:18:36 AM
From: Jon Koplik	Respond to of 513

NetZero Announces Distribution Agreement with IBM NetZero Platinum Pay Internet Service Chosen for IBM's Affinity Programs WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., Apr 5, 2001 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- NetZero, Inc. (Nasdaq: NZRO chart, msgs), a leading provider of free and pay Internet access services with over 8.4 million registered users, announced today that it has signed a two-year agreement to become a provider of dial access Internet services for IBM's Affinity programs. As part of the relationship between the two companies, NetZero Platinum, NetZero's new bannerless pay service, will become one of the primary choices when Affinity partners require prepaid Internet service. "It's thrilling to create an alliance with the number one computer manufacturer in the nation," remarked Mark R. Goldston, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, NetZero. "We see the formation of this partnership not only as an excellent way of extending NetZero's reach, but also an incredible opportunity to work with a truly global, high-profile partner. IBM's choice to bundle NetZero Platinum, our pay service, with their computers is a testament to our first-rate, high-quality Internet service." "NetZero's Internet service will enhance our Affinity program offerings," said Rene Lorenz, Director of Partner Sales, IBM Direct. "Teaming up with NetZero allows us to offer Internet access to our customers through a partner that provides reliable service at a reasonable price."