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AOL High Speed Dial Up

By now, you know there are many choices for high speed Internet service providers.  If you’ve decided that you don’t have the need for a true broadband connection like cable, DSL, wifi or satellite, a high speed dial up service is a good alternative.

AOL offers one of the better known and most comprehensive service packages available, including:

  • Safety and security suite
  • Advanced communications features
  • “Only on AOL” special features
  • Family friendly content and tools

AOL Safety and Security

AOL offers a state-of-the-art security and safety suite featuring a complete set of online safety tools that are automatically updated so that you don’t have to.  This also includes identity theft protection, spyware protection and virus protection. 

Additional safety features include:

  • Firewalls
  • Parental controls
  • Pop-up controls
  • Spam filters
  • Computer check-up

AOL Advanced Communication

AOL offers great features with their high speed dial up service, like AOL Call Alert, a tool that lets you see who is calling and then decide whether you want to answer, let it go to voice mail or forward the message.

Additional functionalities of the Advanced Communications package are enhanced AIM, improved e-mail storage and AOL Anywhere.

Only on AOL

AOL has some great programs that you can only find here.  Look out for:

  • Your own gallery of AIM expressions
  • Individually customizable icons, wallpaper and sounds
  • AOL pictures
  • Radio@AOL
  • AOL Music Now

Family Friendly Features

AOL has made it a priority to focus on safety and education on the Internet.  With parental controls and educational content for children galore, you can be sure your kids are getting the most out of their time online.

News Articles on AOL

It’s Official – AOL Offers Free Services

After weeks of speculation, Time Warner Inc. – the parent company of American Online – has officially announced that it will now offer many of its services free.

Free AOL May Soon be Available


AOL may soon offer its entire menu of services free of charge to anyone with a high speed Internet connection.

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