AOL Ends Dial‑Up Internet Service Nationwide
AOL (formerly America Online) discontinued its dial‑up internet service effective Sept. 30, 2025, removing dial‑up offerings and legacy connection software from its plans and support pages. The company posted a support‑site update saying it "routinely evaluates" its offerings and decided to end dial‑up; U.S. Census Bureau data show about 163,401 households still relied on dial‑up alone in 2023, underscoring the small but measurable population affected.
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- AOL announced via a support‑site update that it discontinued dial‑up service and associated legacy software effective Sept. 30, 2025.
- Census Bureau (2023) estimated about 163,401 U.S. households used dial‑up alone—roughly 0.13% of homes with internet subscriptions.
- AOL, once a dominant internet provider, now operates under the larger Yahoo brand after prior ownership changes; smaller providers may still offer dial‑up.