The AOL dial-up internet service of the World Wide Web’s early days – known for its nostalgic beeps and chirps – is coming to an end. The company – owned by Marc Rowan-led asset management giant ...

AOL, formerly known as America Online, announced that it is shutting down its dial-up internet service. The move stirred a wave of shock and dilemma across the internet, with many wondering how ...

The shrill squeal and static burst of a dial-up modem once filled millions of homes. That unique sound was the gateway to a new world. It promised email, chat rooms, and websites. America Online, or ...

When we think about using the internet in the 1990s, there’s one specific sound that comes to mind. You can’t really describe it in writing but you can surely recreate it with your voice. In fact, I ...

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If you’re using AOL dial-up internet to read this story, you might want to put down your can of Surge and turn off your episode of “ER.” We have some bad news. The landline-based service, a mainstay ...

AOL’s dial-up internet service is ending on Sept. 30. The service will no longer be available on user plans, according to the company. Established in the mid-1980s, AOL is well-known for "You’ve got ...

NEW YORK — It’s official: AOL’s dial-up internet has taken its last bow. AOL previously confirmed it would be pulling the plug on Tuesday (Sept. 30) — writing in a brief update on its support site ...

NEW YORK (AP) — AOL’s dial-up internet is finally taking its last bow. Yes, while perhaps a dinosaur by today’s digital standards, dial-up is still around. But AOL says it’s officially pulling the ...