AOL, the internet pioneer that introduced millions of Americans to the web in the 1990s, will discontinue its dial-up internet service on September 30. The company announced this decision after more than three decades of operation. The decision to end dial-up service marks the end of an era for AOL, once known as America Online.

Despite the widespread adoption of broadband and wireless internet, AOL maintained its dial-up service, which connects users to the internet via a landline. According to the 2023 US Census, approximately 160,000 people still use this method to access the internet .

AOL's dial-up service was a cultural icon in the 1990s, known for its distinctive connection sounds and the famous "You've Got Mail" notification. However, the company has since diminished in promi

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