Atlanta, GA -- October 5, 2009 — EarthLink (Nasdaq: ELNK) today announced it will host a conference call on Tuesday, October 27, 2009, at 8:30 a.m. ET to discuss its third quarter 2009 financial results. The earnings press release will be issued at 7:00 a.m. ET. EarthLink's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Rolla P. Huff and Chief Financial Officer Bradley A. Ferguson will lead the call.

Conference Call Details
U.S. and Canada Dial-in Number: 800-706-0730
International Dial-in Number: 706-634-5173
Participants should reference "EarthLink's third quarter 2009 conference 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 9:30 a.m. ET on October 27 through midnight on November 3.
Dial 800-642-1687 from US and Canada, International callers dial 706-645-9291.
The replay confirmation code is 33409322.
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.