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PEOPLEPC SIGNS UP FIRST HIGH-SPEED CUSTOMERS IN ANAHEIM

New Wi-Fi Offering Redefines Meaning of "Value ISP"

SAN FRANCISCO, July 31, 2006 - In today's competitive market, Internet users are looking for value and speed. With this in mind, PeoplePC, a leading provider of high-quality, value-priced Internet service and subsidiary of EarthLink (Nasdaq: ELNK), has become the first value ISP to add broadband to its list of offerings. Available to the City of Anaheim's residents and visitors, PeoplePC Wi-Fi provides a low-cost, reliable high-speed connection that people can access at home or remotely within Anaheim's Wi-Fi coverage area.

Built on EarthLink's municipal Wi-Fi broadband network and its superior wireless coverage and connection stability, PeoplePC Wi-Fi provides convenient, high-speed wireless access within the city of Anaheim - up to 25 times faster than dial-up (based on average speed between a 28.8K and 56K modem). PeoplePC Wi-Fi Home starts at $17.95 per month and PeoplePC Mobile starts at $21.95 per month.

"While we have more than one million members who enjoy a dial-up connection, it's no secret that many people desire faster speeds," said David Rowland, general manager, PeoplePC. "As a wholesaler on EarthLink Municipal Wi-Fi's network, we are able to give people or businesses in Anaheim the best of both worlds - a fast, reliable broadband connection at a low price. And, we look forward to bringing the service to additional cities across the U.S."

"A key to EarthLink Municipal Network's growth is through wholesale partnerships, which ultimately deliver more choices in trusted ISP brands to consumers," said Janet West, EarthLink Municipal Network's vice president of access sales and marketing. "PeoplePC is one of the nation's fastest growing ISPs because of the value it provides its customers, and we are pleased to offer PeoplePC Wi-Fi to consumers over our municipal wireless networks."

PeoplePC Wi-Fi builds on the ISP's commitment to make it easy and affordable for people to get online. Whether home, office or mobile, subscribers will have access to PeoplePC features that include:

• 1Mbps Internet access
• Eight email addresses each w/100 MB storage
• Pop-up Blocker™, Phisher Security, Spam Controls and Email Virus Protection
• Internet Security Pack
• Dial-up back-up service
• 24 x 7 phone technical support

Today's announcement follows EarthLink Municipal Network's official build out of Anaheim, which is on schedule to be completed by the fourth quarter of 2006. People can visit www.peoplepc.com/wifi and provide their phone number and address to see if the network has been built out in their area. If unavailable, he or she will be added to a waiting list and will be notified when the service is available.

System Requirements
PeoplePC Wi-Fi Home service requires a Wi-Fi Modem (an additional charge may apply) which is shipped to members as part of a self-installation kit. PeoplePC Wi-Fi Mobile service does not require the Wi-Fi Modem, but rather is accessed via a wireless-enabled laptop computer. PeoplePC Wi-Fi Mobile works with Microsoft Windows-based laptops running either a Microsoft Windows XP operating system with Service Pack 2 or Microsoft Windows 2000 operating system with Service Pack 4. The laptop must also be equipped with a wireless networking card compatible with 802.11b or 802.11g wireless technology.

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 though innovative technologies like EarthLink's municipal Wi-Fi broadband network and PeoplePC's proprietary Smart Dialer. Visit us at www.peoplepc.com.