Technology8/11/2025•The Guardian
End of an era: AOL to discontinue its dial-up internet service after 30 years
AOL, one of the pioneering internet service providers, is discontinuing its dial-up internet service after 30 years. The iconic dial-up sounds that were once the soundtrack of the early internet era will be retired on September 30th. The decision comes after an evaluation of AOL's products and services, as the company focuses on its current offerings and the evolving digital landscape. This marks the end of an era for the dial-up internet era, which played a significant role in bringing the internet to millions of Americans in the early days of the World Wide Web.
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