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After over three decades, AOL is discontinuing its dial-up internet service. The service, which utilized phone lines for internet access, was a pioneering force in bringing the internet to US homes. With the prevalence of faster broadband options, fewer than 300,000 US users remain on dial-up, prompting AOL's decision to end the service in the US and Canada.

Prepared by Jonathan Pierce and reviewed by editorial team.