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AOL shield

AOL is finally pulling the plug on dial-up Internet after decades of service

August 9, 2025 by Brian Fagioli
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AOL will shut down its dial-up Internet service on September 30, 2025, ending a chapter in online history. The AOL Dialer and AOL Shield browser will also be retired.

Categories Internet Tags AOL, AOL dialer, AOL shield, broadband, dial-up internet, internet history, internet service, internet shutdown, retro tech, slow internet
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