AOL discontinues dial-up internet service after 34 years, highlighting US broadband access issues

AOL has officially discontinued its dial-up internet service after 34 years. The company ceased offering its dial-up service and related software on September 30, 2025. This move affects a small number of remaining users, as AOL had only a few thousand dial-up customers left. The company, now owned by Yahoo, continues to offer other services like tech support and identity theft protection. Despite the end of its dial-up service, AOL remains a viable business. However, the discontinuation highlights ongoing broadband access issues in rural and tribal areas across the United States.