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NetZero to launch free wireless broadband

By Peter Svensson

 |  Associated Press  

  March 20, 2012

It’s like the ‘90s never left: Billy Crystal hosted the Oscars. Internet IPOs are back. And NetZero is returning with free Internet service -only this time it’s wireless. United Online Inc. announced Monday that it will offer free wireless Internet service under its NetZero brand, the one that started the free dial-up phenomenon in 1998. The company is backing up the plan with TV, print and online advertisements.

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