7.3K views · 65 reactions | AOL is finally pulling the plug on its dial-up Internet service. America Online's signature beeps, static sounds and screeches were the iconic way many people first accessed the internet in the 1990s. By the early 2000s, high-speed lines quickly replaced telephone lines. By 2023, dial-up made up about 1% of U.S. household internet subscriptions. AOL says the service will officially be discontinued Sept. 30. | PBS NewsHour | Facebook

Do you remember the noises of dial-up Internet or the ringtone from old Nokia phones? Last week on "Everyday Tech" the guys played a game where they tried to guess old tech sounds. Comment if you recognize any! If you want to hear the full podcast, search for "Everyday Tech" on your favorite podcasting app, the MPB App, or find it online at www.mpbonline.org/radio/everydaytech/ | MPB - Mississippi Public Broadcasting | Facebook