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In 2023, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, an estimated 163,000 households in the United States were using only dial-up for internet service — representing just over 1 percent of the nation’s household internet subscriptions.
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Dial-up users represented just over 1 percent of US household internet subscriptions in 2023
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Claim Maker
U.S. Census Bureau
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News Article
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{
    "year": "2023",
    "source": "U.S. Census Bureau",
    "location": "United States"
}
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Created
September 11, 2025 at 11:12 PM (2 days ago)
Last Updated
September 11, 2025 at 11:12 PM (2 days ago)

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AOL announced the discontinuation of its dial-up internet service on September 30, 2025. This marks the end of an era for the once dominant internet provider. The news surprised many, as dial-up service was still operational.

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