AOL to Shut Down Dial-Up Internet Service After 34 Years

AOL is shutting down its dial-up Internet service in September after 34 years. About 175,000 households in the US still use this outdated technology.

Editor’s Note: The closure marks the end of an era for those still relying on dial-up, highlighting the digital divide as many households face challenges accessing modern Internet.

AOL is set to officially shut down its dial-up internet service in September, marking the end of an era that began 30 years ago when it connected millions of Americans to the internet.

Despite the rise of high-speed internet, AOL's dial-up service is still around, but it's on its last legs. The company is planning to shut it down soon, marking the end of an era for many who remember the early days of the internet.