Web hosting provider EarthLink, Inc. has launched EarthLink High Speed cable modem Internet service to consumers within the Time Warner Cable Erie, Pennsylvania service area.

"EarthLink is excited for the opportunity to offer high-speed cable Internet service to residents throughout Erie. When consumers have choices, everyone wins," said Brian Weick, EarthLink's vice president for strategic partners.

Initial pricing for EarthLink's High Speed Internet Service is $29.95 per month for the first six months for speeds up to 5.0 Mbps. Thereafter service is $44.95 per month.

EarthLink customers will receive award winning features such as:
- 8 email addresses that include free web space, an easy to use website publishing tool powered by Trellis Web site builder and a customizable myEarthLink start page
- Web Mail which provides access to EarthLink email from anywhere
- EarthLink's Total Access Software that features ScamBlocker, Parental Controls, Virus Blocker, and Easy Switch
- EarthLink's Protection Control Center that provides powerful computer security
- MindSpring, a softphone that offers free PC-to-PC calls worldwide, free voicemail via email and photo sharing ability
- EarthLink Weblife that provides online storage of data and photos and access to important files online

EarthLink customers will also receive 20 hours per month of free dial-up access allowing them to stay connected when away from home and EarthLink's award winning 24 hour customer support. For more information please call 877-936-4455 or visit www.timewarnercable.com/northeastohio

"EarthLink. We revolve around you(TM)." As the nation's next generation Internet service provider, Atlanta-based EarthLink (www.EarthLink.net) has earned an award-winning reputation for outstanding customer service and its suite of online products and services. Serving over five million subscribers, EarthLink offers what every user should expect from their Internet experience: high-quality connectivity, minimal online intrusions and customizable features.