AOL UK launches broadband service for »34.99 a month plus »25 for modem;Peace of mind built-in with industry-leading AOL Parental Controls and unlimited freephone customer support;Modem charge rises to »85 after 15 July 2002

AOL UK today announced the launch of its new mass-market, high-speed AOL Broadband service, bringing all the ease and convenience of AOL to high-speed for »34.99 a month, plus an industry-beating modem charge of just »25 for members who sign up before 15 July 2002 - with no additional upfront charges. The modem charge will rise to a highly competitive »85 effective 15 July 2002. AOL Broadband will offer members the excitement of AOL and the Internet at up to ten times faster than 'dial-up' Internet access - while allowing other family members to make telephone calls on the same line and at the same time. AOL Broadband also gives UK families the peace of mind of AOL's industry-leading Parental Controls online security protections and unlimited freephone customer support.

The new AOL Broadband service will also provide members exclusive access to a wealth of dedicated multimedia content and services from the AOL Time Warner stable of brands and other leading broadband partners. AOL UK CEO Karen Thomson said: "AOL Broadband will be everything UK families have ever wanted from the online medium. It combines all the benefits of high-speed access with the hallmarks of the trusted AOL brand: ease-of-use and convenience, security, unbeatable content, community and customer care."

"With more than 1.7 million UK subscribers, the large majority of whom already take advantage of AOL's pioneering flat-rate pricing plan on narrowband, AOL UK has the customer relationships, the online expertise, the marketing strength and - as part of the AOL Time Warner media organisation - the interactive content to deliver on the promise of Broadband Britain."

Next-generation AOL content and services

AOL offers all the key benefits UK families are looking for in upgrading to broadband:

*Speed AOL Broadband is up to 10 times faster than traditional 'dial-up' Internet services, enabling members to make the most of their time online, without having to wait while downloading files or exploring AOL's wealth of interactive content. Even with high-speed access at home, members often still want dial-up for portability, and AOL offers it all - broadband, dial-up, and mobile access - from one of the most trusted names online.

* Unmetered dial-up access away from home
AOL members who sign up for AOL Broadband are also able to use AOL's flat-rate dial-up network - useful for members who may want to access emails when they are not at their home PCs.

*Sign-on in seconds
AOL Broadband connects within seconds. Once connected, the AOL Broadband connection is 'always on', allowing members to stay online as long as they like. *Easy-to-use AOL Broadband is easy to set up and use. AOL members receive an 'Easy Install' pack that contains everything they need in one box. The AOL Broadband service features all the hallmark convenience of AOL.

*Use the phone while on AOL
The AOL Broadband service connects to the member's existing telephone line - but allows the member to access AOL and make telephone calls simultaneously. This significant benefit for UK families will allow one member of the household to make phone calls while another is online with AOL - all without the expense of a second telephone line.

*Built-in AOL Parental Controls to keep children safe online
The service offers UK families the peace-of-mind of AOL's industry-leading Parental Controls online security software to help protect children online

*Great new AOL Broadband interactive entertainment
A wide range of broadband content is seamlessly integrated into the AOL Broadband service, alongside AOL's existing 23 channels of content. Members get a unique content package from AOL Time Warner brands and other leading AOL Broadband partners, including:
- Film clips, trailers and special sneak previews for films like Harry Potter and Lord of The Rings
- Exclusive Cartoon Network full-length cartoons and interactive games featuring characters like Tom and Jerry and Johnny Bravo
- Latest video and audio news and sport from CNN and the BBC
- Music news and videos, Internet radio and Online Karaoke

* Unlimited freephone customer support
Members can take advantage of AOL's unlimited freephone customer support for any questions on how to navigate the broadband world.

*Ability to keep AOL screen name
AOL members will be able to upgrade to broadband while maintaining their AOL screen name and access to AOL's 34-million-member worldwide community, including 1.7 million members in the UK.

Contact Info:
Joss Cole
020 7348 8478
josscole@aol.com

Sasha Chisholm
020 7348 8358
uksasha@aol.com