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As a septuagenarian, my father’s story was typical of long-time AOL dial-up subscribers. His subscription was a security blanket. He was sure he didn’t need the dial-up component, but he didn’t want to risk losing access to his stock portfolio, investor forums, and email. His setup worked, and he could afford to keep paying the subscription he had dutifully paid …

In the hazy impressions of memory, some may even recall it fondly: The AOL dial-up internet service that those of a certain age associate with the World Wide Web is coming to a close. The company, also known by its “You’ve got mail” greeting and the CD trial discs — so many CDs — made the announcement on its website. …

AOL Will Shut Its Dial-Up Internet Service (Yes, It’s Still Operating)  The New York Times AOL ditching dial-up service, a relic of the internet in the ’90s and early ’00s  NBC News You’ve got mail no more: AOL to shutter dial-up internet service  USA Today Goodbye to dial-up: AOL closes a chapter in web history  Salon.com AOL discontinues its dial-up internet, and we’re just …

It may have been decades since you last heard the crunching screeches of connecting with dial-up Internet, but AOL said it will discontinue its dial-up service on September 30, officially marking the end of an era in Internet history. As first spotted by PC Gamer, AOL made the surprising announcement in a post buried in its AOL Help pages. Along …

End of an E-Era: AOL to End Dial-Up Internet Access  PCMagView Full Coverage on Google News Source link

AOL to discontinue its dial-up internet service after 34 years  TechSpot AOL will end dial-up internet service in September, 34 years after its debut — AOL Shield Browser and AOL Dialer software will be shuttered on the same day  Tom’s Hardware AOL is cancelling its dial-up service, which is certainly one way of learning that it’s still kicking in 2025  xda-developers.com AOL discontinues …