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[Satire] The Sounds of AOL Dial-Up Defined the Early Internet. Now, the Service Is Shutting Down for Good

  • AOL will permanently discontinue its dial-up internet service on September 30, marking the end of an era for many users in the U.S. who relied on it since the early 1980s and 90s.
  • AOL had over 23 million subscribers in the U.S. during its peak in the late 1990s and early 2000s.
  • The AOL Dialer software and AOL Shield browser will also be shut down as part of this decision.
  • This move signifies the end of an era for millions who depended on dial-up internet to access online services.
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Augsburger Allgemeine broke the news in on Tuesday, August 12, 2025.
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