AOL is finally shutting down dial-up

AOL dial-up service, a staple of internet access since 1991, will be discontinued on September 30, 2025, as announced by the Yahoo-owned company. This decision follows an evaluation of products and services, reflecting a significant shift in internet usage, despite a small remaining user base of around 265,000 in the U.S. as of 2019.

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