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AOL’s dial-up internet service is ending on Sept. 30.

The service will no longer be available on user plans, according to the company.

Established in the mid-1980s, AOL is well-known for "You’ve got mail" message and instant messaging services.

AOL plans to shut down its dial-up internet service, which has been a staple for keeping users connected to the internet.

The company announced on its website that the service will no longer be available in AOL plans for customers.

When is AOL dial-up internet going away?

Why you should care:

Service is set to stop on Sept. 30, according to a company webpage titled "Dial-up Internet to be discontinued."

The service and related software, the AOL Dialer software, and AOL Shield browser, which are used to maximize older opera

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