Been using AOL for 10+ years. Even after broadband it was very useful for email and the occasional dial-up access (.10/minute). Having said that I just completed the below transaction.
1) Dial : 8008276364 Don't press or say anything until a live person answers. 2) When operator answers Explain that you are have broadband and do not need to use AOL. 3) You will be offered AOL free of charge. This is for the AOL with DSL or Cable only. Dial-up (including 1-800 surgcharge number) is not free.
Two caveats : 1) No Live Tech Support (go to http://help.aol.com/ for tech information) 2) No Customer Service (it's free now, what would you need?)
If the above 2 points are important to you, ask for the 4.95/month option.
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Been using AOL for 10+ years. Even after broadband it was very useful for email and the occasional dial-up access (.10/minute). Having said that I just completed the below transaction.
1) Dial : 8008276364 Don't press or say anything until a live person answers.
2) When operator answers Explain that you are have broadband and do not need to use AOL.
3) You will be offered AOL free of charge. This is for the AOL with DSL or Cable only. Dial-up (including 1-800 surgcharge number) is not free.
Two caveats :
1) No Live Tech Support (go to http://help.aol.com/ for tech information)
2) No Customer Service (it's free now, what would you need?)
If the above 2 points are important to you, ask for the 4.95/month option.