AOL to Increase Dial-Up Sub By 20%

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AOL to Increase Dial-Up [news.cnet.com]Sub By 20%

AOL is raising the subscription fee by 20 percent for its low-cost dial-up service plan, a move that illuminates an awkward phase of its transition from an Internet service provider to an online media and advertising company.

The Time Warner division told subscribers last week that beginning July 27, it would raise its monthly dial-up rate from $9.99 to $11.99 per month. Subscribers who specifically sign up for a plan with limited technical support can keep the $9.99 rate, though, but they won't get phone-based help unless dealing with an Internet connection issue. The move obviously could hasten the exodus of subscribers from AOL.

[LifeinAsia]

The move obviously could hasten the exodus of subscribers from AOL.

Doubtful- I think most of the people who had the ability or inclination to leave left a long time ago.