Does NetZero offer Instant Messaging or Newsgroups?

Instant Messaging

NetZero is fully compatible with popular Instant Messaging programs such as Yahoo! Messenger, AIM, MSN, and others, so you can chat live online with friends and family.

Newsgroups

While NetZero does not maintain its own direct newsgroup servers, there are still several ways to access NNTP / Usenet services. Try going to the My NetZero homepage and use the Search the Web tools. Search for the words "Usenet servers" or "Free NNTP" to find Web-based and traditional Usenet Newsgroup access.