AOL is ending its dial-up service after 34 years
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Patrick Hearn Published August 11, 2025 |
What’s happened? American Online, better known as AOL, has announced the end of its dial-up internet service on September 30.
This is important because: While most internet users have turned to faster options like fiber, satellite, or cable internet, a 2019 census estimated that over 250,000 Americans still used dial-up connections.
Why should I care? If you are one of the thousands affected by this announcement, you will need to search for an alternative internet service provider. Dial-up internet options are scarce in the modern world, but still a necessity in some areas.
What’s next? AOL might be ending its dial-up plan, but the company still exists and offers other products.
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