AOL is finally shutting down dial-up
AOL is finally shutting down its dial-up internet service, which was once synonymous with the internet for many. The service will be discontinued on September 30, 2025, according to a statement from the Yahoo-owned company. The decision comes as the number of dial-up internet users in the United States has dwindled, with a 2019 census estimating that only 265,000 people were still using the outdated technology. The article highlights the story of a septuagenarian father who had been a long-time AOL dial-up subscriber, clinging to the service despite the availability of better broadband options. The closure of AOL dial-up coincides with the end of the ad-supported internet era, marking a significant shift in the way people access and consume online content.
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