In a major announcement that marks the end of an era, AOL has revealed that it will be shutting down its dial-up internet services. The once ubiquitous sound of dial-up modems connecting to the internet will soon be a thing of the past as AOL moves to focus on other areas of its business.

AOL, which was a pioneer in bringing the internet to the masses in the 1990s, has seen a decline in its dial-up subscriber base in recent years as more and more people have switched to high-speed broadband connections. The company has struggled to adapt to the rapidly changing landscape of the internet and has faced fierce competition from other internet service providers.

The decision to shut down its dial-up services comes as no surprise to industry experts, who have long predicted the demise of this technology. While some nostalgic users may mourn the loss of dial-up internet, most will likely see it as a necessary step in AOL's efforts to stay relevant in the ever-evolving world of the internet.