Dial-up modems had a distinctive sound when connecting, with the glittering, screeching song becoming a familiar melody to ...

Last month, a company webpage titled "Dial-up Internet to be discontinued" stated that the service would be discontinued.

After 40 years, AOL has put to rest a service that was vital in shaping modern technology: dial-up internet. “AOL routinely evaluates its products and services and has decided to discontinue Dial-up ...

The shrill squeal and static burst of a dial-up modem once filled millions of homes. That unique sound was the gateway to a new world. It promised email, chat rooms, and websites. America Online, or ...