X0303 4 2009-02-13 0 0001102541 EARTHLINK INC ELNK 0001241483 DOTTS KEVIN M 0 1 0 0 Chief Financial Officer Restricted Stock Units 2009-02-13 4 A 0 5869 A 2009-08-13 2019-02-13 Common Stock 5869 584202 D Restricted Stock Units were acquired in consideration for a portion of the Reporting Person's bonus payment under the Company's 2008 Bonus Plan. The Restricted Stock Units vest and become exercisable six months from the date of grant, August 13, 2009, as long as the Reporting Person remains continuously employed by the Company through the date of payment. Vested Restricted Stock Units will be converted and distributed to the Reporting Person, without payment, in shares of Common Stock on a unit-for-share basis. Includes options to purchase 365,000 shares of common stock and 219,202 Restricted Stock Units. /s/ Kevin M. Dotts 2009-02-18