AOL to discontinue dial-up internet
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- URL: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/11/business/aol-dial-up-internet.html
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- Summary: AOL is shutting down its dial-up internet service on September 30, marking the end of a 34-year offering that is synonymous with the early days of the internet. The service, which started in 1991, became iconic with its dial-up tone and "You've got mail!" announcement. According to the U.S. census in 2019, an estimated 265,000 people in the United States were still using only dial-up internet. AOL, owned by Yahoo, did not release information about the current number of users. The company stated that it "routinely evaluates its products and services" and decided to discontinue the dial-up internet service.
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