After nearly 40 years of service, America Online (AOL) is officially disconnecting from the sound of screeching modems and “You’ve Got Mail.” The company announced it will discontinue its dial-up internet service on September 30, 2025 , marking the end of an era for one of the pioneers of online access.

The move comes as part of AOL’s routine evaluation of products and services. Along with dial-up access, the AOL Dialer software and AOL Shield browser —both optimized for older systems—will also be retired. The company stressed that other AOL plan benefits will remain unchanged.

A Legacy in the Making

AOL’s journey began in 1985 as Quantum Computer Services , founded by Steve Case, Jim Kimsey, and Marc Seriff in Vienna, Virginia. Initially launched as “Quantum Link” for the Commo

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