AOL is finally shutting down dial-up

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August 11, 2025, 7:32 AM

• •AOL dial-up, a service synonymous with the internet since 1991, is ending on September 30th, 2025.
• •The company is discontinuing the dial-up service due to routine product evaluations.
• •This marks the end of an era for many users who relied on dial-up.
• •The end of AOL dial-up coincides with shifts in the online landscape.

AOL dial-up, a service that defined the early internet for many, will be discontinued on September 30, 2025. The decision, announced by the Yahoo-owned company, marks the end of a service that has been in operation since 1991. This shift reflects AOL's evaluation of its products and services. The author reflects on the impact of the service, noting the end of AOL dial-up arrives at the same time as changes in the online landscape.

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