Internet History

AOL, once a major internet player, will terminate its 34-year-old dial-up service on September 30, 2025, marking the end of an era for the company and a small number of remaining users. The shutdown also includes the AOL Dialer software and AOL Shield browser. Despite its decline, AOL’s dial-up still had approximately 250,000 users in the US, mainly in areas lacking broadband infrastructure. This move reflects AOL’s struggles to adapt to modern technology after past successes.