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flag AOL shut down its dial-up service on Sept. 30, 2025, ending an era for millions of users.

flag AOL has shut down its dial-up internet service as of September 30, 2025, ending a decades-long era for a technology that once defined early internet access. flag The move affects roughly 163,000 users, mostly in areas with limited broadband access, and includes discontinuing related software like the AOL Dialer and AOL Shield browser. flag While AOL continues offering email, support, and identity protection, the iconic screeching connection sounds are now preserved only in online archives. flag The closure reflects the nationwide shift toward modern high-speed internet.

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