(EMAILWIRE.COM, February 05, 2002 ) Paramount Digital Entertainment and EarthLink (NASDAQ: ELNK) have joined forces to create StarTrek.net powered by EarthLink, the universe's only Star Trek-themed Internet access service (visit www.startrek.net). Embracing Star Trek's huge popularity, the new service is designed to provide fans with fast and dependable access to the Internet and the Star Trek universe through themed dial-up and high-speed Internet connections.

The service launch is in conjunction with the premiere season of UPN's ENTERPRISE, the fifth installment of the Star Trek television series franchise.

Subscribers to StarTrek.net will receive the same award-winning Internet access that EarthLink subscribers receive, along with authentic Star Trek theming of their Internet access software and browser, a StarTrek.net email address (i.e., subscribername@startrek.net), desktop customization options, and exclusive access to specially-created Star Trek content -- all at no additional cost to EarthLink's regular prices. StarTrek.net Internet access is offered in addition to the existing and extremely popular StarTrek.com site, which remains a free Web site.

StarTrek.net's Internet access provides users with the following benefits:

Internet Service: Unlimited, fast and dependable Internet access provided by EarthLink, priced the same as EarthLink's basic offering, and featuring the highest level of award-winning service provided to all EarthLink subscribers, including, EarthLink's 24/7 technical support, reliable email with EarthLink's spaminator anti-spam service, Click-N-Build personal Web site building tools, and more.
Customized Access: A StarTrek.net email address, in addition to an EarthLink email address, a Star Trek-themed version of EarthLink's popular Personal Start PageSM subscriber portal, a themed browser and email client, plus downloadable desktop customizations, including backgrounds, sounds, icons, and more -- all working together to provide an authentic Star Trek experience every time subscribers connect to the Internet.
Exclusive Content: Regularly updated programming, including planned "sneak peeks" at the Star Trek productions, in-depth interviews with the cast and crew of ENTERPRISE and previous Star Trek series, fictional documentaries about the Star Trek universe, news articles, photos, videos, and more.
StarTrek.net powered by EarthLink, will be available to consumers in the United States and Canada through both dial-up and high-speed connections. Sign-up is available through various channels, including Paramount's www.StarTrek.com Web site, and by calling 1-866-TREKLINK.

Leonard Washington, President of Paramount Digital Entertainment, said, "We are pleased to offer our fans this groundbreaking way to make Star Trek part of their everyday lives online. In EarthLink we have a partner highly regarded for its reliable Internet access and exceptional customer service. Combine that with StarTrek.net's unique subscriber-only Star Trek features, and you've got an Internet access service Star Trek fans will find hard to resist."

"Star Trek has a phenomenal online following, and this is an exciting new way that EarthLink can serve such a loyal group with exclusive content and unprecedented customizable options," said Mike McQuary, president of EarthLink. "Together with Paramount, we've designed a highly-themed and customizable offering that pairs Star Trek-focused content with EarthLink's superior Internet service to enhance every aspect of Star Trek fans' online experience."

About EarthLink

EarthLink brings the magic of the Internet to approximately 4.8 million subscribers every day. Headquartered in Atlanta, EarthLink provides a full range of innovative access, hosting and e-commerce solutions to thousands of communities over a nationwide network of dial-up points of presence, as well as high-speed access and wireless technologies. EarthLink is committed to doing an exceptional job of pleasing its subscribers, shareholders and the community by following the company's Core Values and Beliefs [www.earthlink.net/about/ourvalues/cvb/index.html]. Information about EarthLink services is available by calling 800-395-8425 and through EarthLink's Web site at www.earthlink.net.

About Paramount Digital Entertainment

Paramount Digital Entertainment (PDE) combines Paramount's vast creative resources with state-of-the-art technology, in cooperation with advertising, distribution, and promotional partners, to provide consumers with entertaining content and rewarding interactive experiences. PDE is headquartered in Hollywood, California, and is part of the entertainment operations of Viacom Inc.

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