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AOL's dial-up internet still exists, but not for much longer


AOL will shut down its dial-up Internet on September 30, putting an end to the nostalgic service that gained popularity in the '90s.

However, these user numbers in the "low thousands" are a far cry from AOL's heyday, which reportedly saw tens of millions of subscribers, most likely thanks to the stacks of free trial CDs people would find in their mailboxes. Nowadays, dial-up Internet fails to compete against the likes of much faster broadband options, which include cable, fiber and satellite alternatives. Now, the only time you'll really hear that iconic America Online serenade is through recreations on social media.

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