Atlanta, GA January 12, 2009 — EarthLink (Nasdaq: ELNK) today announced it will host a conference call on Thursday, February 5, 2009, at 8:30 a.m. EST to discuss its fourth quarter and full year 2008 financial results. The earnings press release will be issued at 7:00 a.m. EST. EarthLink's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Rolla P. Huff and Chief Financial Officer, Kevin Dotts will lead the call.

Conference Call Details
U.S. and Canada Dial-in Number800-706-0730
International Dial-in Number706-634-5173

Participants should reference the EarthLink call and dial in 10 minutes prior to scheduled start time.

Webcast
A live Webcast of the conference call will be available at:
http://ir.earthlink.net/index.cfm

Replay
Replay available from at 11:30 a.m. EST on February 5 through midnight on February 12.

Dial 800-642-1687 from US and Canada, International callers dial 706-645-9291. The replay confirmation code is 80008097.

The Webcast will be archived on the company's website at:
http://ir.earthlink.net/events.cfm

About EarthLink
"EarthLink. We revolve around you™." As the nation's Internet expert, Atlanta-based EarthLink has earned an award-winning reputation for outstanding customer service and its suite of online products and services. Serving millions of subscribers, EarthLink offers what every user should expect from their ISP: high-quality connectivity, minimal online intrusions and customizable features. Whether it's dial up, high-speed Internet services like DSL and cable Internet, home phone service, Web hosting, or "EarthLink Extras" like home networking or security, EarthLink connects people to the power and possibilities of the Internet. Learn more about EarthLink by calling (800) EARTHLINK or visiting EarthLink's Web site at www.EarthLink.net.