Aol/mail for verizon customers

A blast from the past!

AOL (America Online) was a popular internet service provider (ISP) in the 1990s and early 2000s. In 2015, Verizon acquired AOL for $4.4 billion and merged it with its own digital advertising business.

As a Verizon customer, you may still have access to AOL email accounts, which were previously offered as part of AOL's ISP services. Here's what you need to know:

AOL Email for Verizon Customers:

  1. Existing AOL Email Accounts: If you had an AOL email account before the merger, you can still access it using your existing login credentials. You can log in to your AOL email account at www.aol.com.
  2. Verizon AOL Email Accounts: If you're a Verizon customer and don't have an existing AOL email account, you may have been automatically migrated to a Verizon AOL email account. You can access this account at www.verizon.net/aol.
  3. Features and Storage: Verizon AOL email accounts come with 1 GB of storage space, which is relatively limited compared to modern email services. You can upgrade to a larger storage plan or switch to a different email service if needed.
  4. Security and Spam Protection: Verizon AOL email accounts come with basic security features, including spam filtering and virus protection. However, these features may not be as robust as those offered by other email services.
  5. Compatibility: AOL email accounts are compatible with most devices and browsers, including desktop computers, laptops, tablets, and smartphones.

Alternatives to AOL Email:

If you're not satisfied with the features and limitations of AOL email, you may want to consider switching to a different email service. Some popular alternatives include:

  1. Gmail (Google)
  2. Outlook (Microsoft)
  3. Yahoo Mail
  4. ProtonMail (secure email service)
  5. FastMail (independent email service)

Before making the switch, you may want to consider the following:

  1. Exporting Your Emails: You can export your AOL emails to a CSV file or another email service using AOL's built-in export feature.
  2. Changing Your Email Address: If you decide to switch to a different email service, you'll need to update your email address with any relevant contacts, services, or websites.

I hope this information helps!