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PEOPLEPC ONLINE PARTNERS WITH THE "COUPON MOM" TO LAUNCH WWW.SAVEAMILLION.NET

Campaign Offers Tips to Help Individuals and Families Save More Than $1.5 Million Over 25 Years

SAN FRANCISCO, September 13, 2005 - Today, saving is a challenge for many Americans - especially with soaring prices at the gas pump and in the grocery market check-out line. To help consumers get more value from their hard earned dollars, PeoplePC, a leading provider of high-quality, value-priced Internet service and subsidiary of EarthLink (Nasdaq: ELNK), has launched the "Save a Million" campaign (www.saveamillion.net).

Partnering with "Coupon Mom" Stephanie Nelson, national consumer expert and mother of two, PeoplePC created www.saveamillion.net to offer tips and resources that can help families grow their nest eggs to approximately $1.5 million over the next 25 years. In addition to practical ways to uncover great values on Internet access, gas, groceries and entertainment, the Web site includes helpful resources for earning interest on savings, paying down mortgages and managing family finances.

"Everyone wants to save a million dollars, but not every one knows how," said Nelson, "As PeoplePC's value expert, I am helping consumers cut costs and make the most of their hard earned dollars. By sticking to a plan and following the budgeting and money management advice offered at www.saveamillion.net, anyone can become a millionaire."

"'A commitment to helping consumers get an outstanding value for a reasonable price has made PeoplePC the nation's fastest growing ISP with more than one million members. The same commitment drove us to launch the 'Save a Million' campaign," said Hilary Jensen, PeoplePC's vice president of product marketing. "With the "Coupon Mom's" advice, Americans can boost their bank accounts not only by saving on Internet access, but saving in virtually every aspect of their lives."

Top Ways to Save Your Way to $1.5 Million:

The "Coupon Mom" offers eleven easy steps consumers can take to save their ways to $1.5 million dollars (based on 2005 prices). For example:

1. Focus on your fixed expenses. Keep a regular check of your basic household expenses, such as phone and Internet access, to make sure you're taking advantage of the most competitive rates available. Bag a bargain with a value ISP such as PeoplePC (www.peoplepc.com) that offers affordable Internet access for $10.95 per month and includes e-mail virus protection, spam controls, and pop up blocker. Savings potential if invested: $11,467 over 25 years.
2. Eat smart. Spend less. After housing and auto costs, food costs are typically the third highest expense in a household budget. So, plan a week's meals around your grocer's weekly sales and coupons, check out www.couponmom.com frequently and only buy items on your shopping list. Use coupons and discounted restaurant gift certificates when eating out. Save an average of $112 per month. $97,660 over 25 years.
3. Pack some fruit. Save your loot. If you're in the habit of buying lunch on the run or picking up a daily latte at the coffee shop, you could save time, money and calories by drinking your daily dose of caffeine at home and packing lunch to bring with you. This simple change could save $5 to $10 per day. $95,110 over 25 years.

For the "Coupon Mom's" full list of tips that add up to $1.5 million, insider ways to save and an opportunity to submit questions, visit www.saveamillion.net.

About PeoplePC
PeoplePC, an EarthLink company (NASDAQ: ELNK), is a leading provider of high-quality, value-priced Internet service through its PeoplePC Online brand. PeoplePC is committed to making it easy and affordable for consumers to get online. The PeoplePC platform ensures quality connections and fewer busy signals though the use of proprietary Smart Dialer technology. Visit us at www.peoplepc.com.

About Stephanie Nelson, Coupon Mom and Value Expert For PeoplePC
Stephanie Nelson, The Coupon Mom™, and value expert for PeoplePC, specializes in helping consumers become savvier about finding every day bargains and value. As the Coupon Mom, http://www.couponmom.com/, Stephanie is a regular contributor on ABC News' Good Morning America, providing advice on how to save by being smart with coupons on everything from groceries, gasoline and theme. Stephanie's Virtual Coupon Organizer, a coupon-organizing tool, has helped thousands of families get better deals. Stephanie holds a degree in finance and has ten years of experience as a sales executive with Procter & Gamble and Marriott Hotels. Founder of the "Cut Out Hunger" program, Stephanie also advises consumers on how to help buy groceries with coupons to help fill community food banks and soup kitchens. In her first book, Greatest Secrets of the Coupon Mom, Stephanie shares her trademark saving techniques and offers inspirational stories from families who have followed her advice and given to charities.