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My dad is one of those 3 million dial-up subscribers - but not by choice. He doesn't use dial-up, hasn't had a PC with a modem in it for several years, but ever
by cydonian_monk 14y ago
My dad is one of those 3 million dial-up subscribers - but not by choice. He doesn't use dial-up, hasn't had a PC with a modem in it for several years, but every time he calls AOL to cancel they give him six months to a year of free service.
- cstejerean 14y agoWithout a modem, why even take AOL up on the free six months to a year of service? It just means you'll have to call again in 6 months, and so on.
- dredmorbius 14y agoSubscriber numbers themselves can be useful, even if only to count as possible future revenue or marketing.
- cydonian_monk 14y agoPresumeably because calling every six months or so is easier than telling people your new email address.... I honestly don't understand it myself.
- maxerickson 14y agoThe email service is free.