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AOL to Retire Iconic Dial-Up Service by 2025

8/12/2025

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AOL is set to bid farewell to its iconic dial-up internet service on September 30, 2025, a nostalgic nod to its 1991 beginnings. As user numbers decline, especially in rural regions, the company has made the tough choice to retire the AOL Dialer and AOL Shield software, while keeping other services alive.

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AOL is set to bid farewell to its iconic dial-up internet service on September 30, 2025, a nostalgic nod to its 1991 beginnings. As user numbers decline, especially in rural regions, the company has made the tough choice to retire the AOL Dialer and AOL Shield software, while keeping other services alive.