34 years was a good run.
34 years was a good run.
by Thomas RickerAug 11, 2025, 7:32 AM UTCThomas Ricker is a deputy editor and Verge co-founder with a passion for human-centric cities, e-bikes, and life as a digital nomad. He’s been a tech journalist for 20 years.
AOL dial-up is ending on September 30th according to a statement posted on the company’s website. It marks the end of the service that was synonymous with the internet for many since its launch in 1991.
“AOL routinely evaluates its products and services and has decided to discontinue Dial-up Internet,” reads the
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