05-09-2008, 03:29 AM
They've doubled prices on the $4.99 BYOA/Dial-Up Plan. Sort of.
Actually, they're canceling the $4.99 plan and automatically kicking up all of those people who opted for the hybrid BYOA plan that came with a couple of hours of dial-up to the $9.99 unlimited dial-up plan.
My folks are on that $4.99 AOL plan. Previously, they used to take a roadtrip every spring and they needed dial-up, but they've flown instead of driving the last couple of years and haven't needed a modem in ages. I think it's time to put them on the free BYOA plan.
I'm wondering whether Time Warner is deliberately provoking customers to quickly devalue the company so they can show a huge 3rd quarter loss and sell the division cheap. They just moved their headquarters to NY and lost about half their experienced executives in the process. Whatever is going on, I suspect it's nearly the last death knell for AOL.
Actually, they're canceling the $4.99 plan and automatically kicking up all of those people who opted for the hybrid BYOA plan that came with a couple of hours of dial-up to the $9.99 unlimited dial-up plan.
My folks are on that $4.99 AOL plan. Previously, they used to take a roadtrip every spring and they needed dial-up, but they've flown instead of driving the last couple of years and haven't needed a modem in ages. I think it's time to put them on the free BYOA plan.
I'm wondering whether Time Warner is deliberately provoking customers to quickly devalue the company so they can show a huge 3rd quarter loss and sell the division cheap. They just moved their headquarters to NY and lost about half their experienced executives in the process. Whatever is going on, I suspect it's nearly the last death knell for AOL.
We’re writing to inform you that as a valued member, you will be upgraded to the AOL Basic Dial-up plan, as your current AOL price plan will no longer be offered. Your new monthly service charge will be $9.99.* You do not need to make any changes; your upgraded price plan will take effect on your first AOL bill after June 8, 2008.
This plan is a great value, providing you with all your current benefits and more -- saving you at least $5-$12 per month over standard prices for comparable plans from other major Internet services.
AOL Basic Dial-up includes unlimited dial-up service, allowing you to be online whenever you want, for as long as you want, with no hourly fees or overage charges. Plus, this plan includes 24/7 live technical support by chat or phone -- so we're always there when you need us.