Archive · 13 Aug 2025
AOL to Shut Down Dial-Up Internet Service After Decades
AOL is shutting down its old dial-up internet service, which used phone lines to connect to the internet.
Think of it like using a really slow road compared to a super-fast highway.
Dial-up was popular in the 80s and 90s, but now everyone uses faster internet like cable or Wi-Fi.
AOL used to be the biggest internet provider, but now things have changed.
This means goodbye to the old modem sounds and hello to speedy internet!
AOL is discontinuing its dial-up internet service after decades.
The service connected millions in the 1980s and 90s.
Dial-up uses modems and landlines for internet access.
It is being replaced by faster broadband technologies.
AOL was once the most popular internet service provider.
- Who
- AOL, which was once the most popular internet service provider.
- What
- AOL is discontinuing its dial-up internet service.
- When
- The service will be discontinued on September 30th this year.
- Where
- United States
- Why
- AOL is discontinuing dial-up due to its slow speeds and the availability of faster internet options.
Old Technology
Modern Technology
Outdated Technology
Old Technology
Dial-up is a relic of the past and has been replaced by broadband
Modern Technology
N/A
- Company
- AOL
- Service
- Dial-up Internet
- Discontinuation Date
- September 30th
- Peak Subscribers
- 23 million (late 1990s/early 2000s)
- Initial Year
- 1991