Network Solutions Launches its New Generation of Web Hosting Packages [March 2, 2005]

HERNDON, Va., March 2, 2005 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Network Solutions (http://www.networksolutions.com), the pioneer in domain name registration and leading provider of Internet services, today introduced its new generation of Web site hosting packages. These hosting packages provide comprehensive solutions for individuals and businesses that want to establish or enhance their visibility on the Internet. They provide a new combination of affordability, ease of use, reliability and power. Packages are priced as low as $9.96 per month for an annual plan and include: a domain name registration (free with annual package), generous amounts of storage, monthly data transfer and e-mailboxes. All of Network Solutions' Web site hosting solutions are supported by free 24/7, live customer support and technical support, and a 30- day limited money back guarantee.

"We want our customers to build and enhance their business on the Internet with us -- using the best products, services and support in the industry. Selecting a Web hosting company is as important as choosing a business partner, you want someone who is reliable, experienced and trustworthy. We've put our 25 years of experience in providing secure and reliable Internet services into our hosting service to create robust packages at great prices," said Champ Mitchell, chairman and CEO of Network Solutions. "Our new Web hosting packages reflect the needs and requests from our customers and have been more than a year in the creation. They are just the beginning of the new generation of Internet services to come from Network Solutions."

Network Solutions Web hosting packages include:

* Free domain name registration, transfer or renewal for annual packages;
or a discounted domain name registration ($8.95) with a monthly
agreement
* Generous amounts of storage, monthly data transfer, and e-mailboxes
* Guaranteed satisfaction supported with a 30-day limited money back
guarantee
* 24/7 dedicated, live technical customer support
* Industry-leading anti-virus and spam protection from Symantec
Brightmail(TM).

"For entrepreneurs who are eager but anxious about putting their business on the Internet, we understand their concerns and can guide them through the process easily and affordably. With our new generation hosting packages and our 24/7 live customer support team, we are dedicated to making their first- time online a positive experience," added Mitchell. "We are so committed to this that we are including a free domain name registration as part of any annual package."

Standard Web Hosting Package: $9.96/month with an annual agreement (or $11.95 monthly)

For businesses building a Web site for the first time, the Standard Web Hosting Package includes all the features needed to build and maintain a successful Web site including: 1GB of disk space, which is enough space for a multi-page Web site that can include several large photos and/or graphics; 10GB of monthly data transfer, which is enough capacity to deliver your Web site information and photos to more than 200,000 visitors to your site per month; and 25 e-mailboxes.

Advanced Web Hosting Package: $13.30/month with an annual agreement (or $15.95 monthly)

The Advanced Web Hosting Package offers our best value solution for those who want to expand their Web site, providing double the disk space (2GB), monthly data transfer (20GB) and e-mailboxes (50) of the Standard Web Hosting package. In addition, it includes free Private Registration and advanced e- mail features such as Task Manager, Bookmark Manager, File Storage and Instant Messenger.

E-Commerce Web Hosting Package: $29.13/month with an annual agreement (or $34.95 monthly)

For businesses that need a high-traffic, high-volume and high-sales site, the E-Commerce Web Hosting Package has specific features needed to build and run an online store. This package includes additional disk space (3GB), monthly data transfer (50GB), e-mailboxes (100), and the industry-leading E- commerce solution from Miva Merchant(TM).

About Network Solutions
Network Solutions, the pioneer of domain name registration and leading provider of Internet services, offers a full range of services, including domain name registration, Web sites, Web site hosting, e-mail, online marketing and more. From the place that gave you a name on the Internet, we also give your business a presence on the Internet with easy-to-use and affordable products and services. Network Solutions manages more than seven million domain names. Additional information about Network Solutions' offerings is available at http://www.networksolutions.com/.

* With Annual Plans

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