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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.
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In 2023 163000 households in the United States were using only dial-up for internet service
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{
    "year": "2023",
    "source": "U.S. Census Bureau",
    "service": "dial-up internet",
    "location": "United States",
    "households": "163000"
}
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Internet Statistics
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February 15, 2026 at 6:13 PM (3 months ago)
Last Updated
February 15, 2026 at 6:13 PM (3 months ago)

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AOL Will End Its Dial-Up Internet Service (Yes, It’s Still Operating)
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AOL is discontinuing its dial-up internet service on September 30th. The service, a relic of the early internet, still had a small user base. The announcement sparked nostalgia for the dial-up era.

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