Web-Hosting Powerhouse 1&1 Internet Launches US Operations

PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- 1&1 Internet Inc., one of the world's leading Web-hosting and domain-name registration companies, launched its US operations today. Marking its U.S. debut, the company is offering its Professional Package Web-hosting plan free for three years. The promotion is available October 2, 2003 through January 14, 2004.

With web hosting services normally offered at $29 per month, the promotion represents a savings of over $1,000. No commitment is necessary.

Features in the current version of Professional Package include:

* Unique One-on-One Online Dialogue allowing communication with Web site visitors
* 500 MB web space - 5,000 MB/month traffic - 12,000 Mbit connectivity - 99.9% uptime guarantee - No limits on simultaneous hits/bandwidth - Firewall protection

For a complete feature list, please go to www.1and1.com .

"1&1's goal is to expand on its world leadership in web hosting through the comprehensive offerings that benefit small and medium-sized businesses in the U.S.," said Andreas Gauger, chief executive officer for 1&1 Internet. "We will continue to strive for innovative products delivered cost-effectively in order to achieve total customer satisfaction."

A full line of products and services will also be available including instant domain registration, shared hosting, dedicated servers, and eShops.

1&1 Internet Inc. is a subsidiary of United Internet, a profitable public company with 3,500 employees. 1&1 was established in 1992 and has registered 3.5 million domain names, while 19,000 servers run on the company's four state-of-the-art data centers. 1&1's global community is 2.5 million customers strong with the industry's lowest churn rates.

The company's U.S. headquarters is located in Berwyn, PA. For more information, please contact the company at www.1and1.com or 1-877-461-2361