Dulles, VA - November 18, 2002 - America Online, Inc., the world's leading interactive services company, today announced the launch of Broadband Radio@AOL, the first online radio service designed exclusively for AOL Broadband members. Offering the same great features made popular by Radio@AOL, a service embraced by millions of AOL members who tune in every month, Broadband Radio@AOL is available only with AOL 8.0 and brings a new set of features and enhanced functionality that take full advantage of the broadband connection.

"It has been a tremendous year for us, as we have extended our successful radio service across AOL's properties," said Kevin Conroy, Senior Vice President and General Manager for AOL Entertainment. "We are thrilled to now introduce a totally new online radio listening experience through a product that has been made for members with a high-speed connection. With features like CD-quality sound and 'commercial free' stations, Broadband Radio@AOL provides online radio fans with the easiest and best way to enjoy our vast range of music, news, sports and entertainment programming."

"Accessing audio and video content online are among the top activities of AOL Broadband members and Broadband Radio@AOL delivers on AOL's promise of focusing on members and developing features and products they want and ask for," said Shawn Hardin, Senior Vice President of Programming for AOL Broadband. "Broadband Radio@AOL is a key example of how we're differentiating the AOL Broadband service to create a valuable, compelling and entertaining online experience."

Broadband Radio@AOL's mix of programming includes professionally produced in-house programming, celebrity guest programming and live streams from regional terrestrial radio stations and Internet-based audio services. Its easy-to-use design features play and volume controls, station descriptions, current artist and track information and a convenient buy button that gives consumers the ability to easily purchase music they're listening to.

Broadband Radio@AOL is the first product powered by AOL's new Ultravox (TM) technology, a streaming platform developed by AOL that improves the radio listening experience. The new technology provides quicker player load times and dramatically reduces buffering.

Released today, Broadband Radio@AOL is available only on AOL Broadband with AOL 8.0 and includes:

*CD-quality sound (128 kbps) on more than 125 stations bringing members the best radio listening experience available online;

*A completely redesigned interface that builds on the new look and feel of AOL 8.0;

*Uninterrupted and commercial free listening without banner advertising;

*Access to live streams from leading terrestrial radio and online partners, such as AP News, KCRW, WDST, WOXY, KPIG, WFMU and sportingnews.com;

*Reduced buffering for faster loading of both radio stations and songs;

*More contextual links to AOL Music Search and AOL Box Office, enabling quick and easy access to additional artist, album and song information as well as the ability to purchase CD's and concert tickets right from the radio player;

*"Album Art" is displayed on the player for the music currently playing, bringing a more complete and authentic listening experience to the member; and;

*"Now Playing" information that displays the current artist and song playing on any station by simply mousing over each station;

*"Coming Up" feature that displays the name of an artist that is scheduled to be played within the next half hour of listening.

AOL Broadband members have easy access to Broadband Radio@AOL via a new Radio icon featured on the Broadband Welcome Screen. In addition, members can access Broadband Radio@AOL through the Toolbar and at AOL Keyword: Radio.

For additional information about AOL Broadband, members can visit AOL Keyword: Broadband, where they can learn about broadband, check local availability and place an order, or call 1-800-574-1779.