AOL's dial up internet takes its last bow, marking the end of an era
apnews.com
It’s official: AOL’s dial-up internet has taken its last bow. The company confirmed it would discontinue the service on Tuesday, September 30th, citing routine evaluations of its offerings.
  • frongt@lemmy.zipEnglish
    4·
    14 hours ago

    Plastic fiber is probably a lot cheaper than copper wire, for one thing. Probably easier to multiplex too.

    • shalafi@lemmy.worldEnglish
      1·
      12 hours ago

      Had not thought of that! Been 20-years since I’ve been at an ISP, times change.