Can I Have AOL and AT&T?
You can use your AT&T Internet service to access AOL and all of AOL's features -- including chat rooms, forums and other services. AOL includes the option to select another Internet Service Provider, including a broadband or cable Internet connection. AT&T offers a variety of Internet service packages, and accessing AOL via your AT&T service is done by changing an internal setting within AOL.
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AOL Versions
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The ability to use your own ISP with AOL is available in the following AOL versions: 10.1, 9.6, 9.5, 9.1, 9.0 VR, AOL 9.0 Security Edition, 9.0 Optimized and SE/LE, 8.0 and AOL Mac. Each AOL version retrieves specific Internet protocol settings from your ISP so AOL can work properly. You can also manually change the settings, if needed or desired, via the "Advanced Broadband Settings" or "Advanced Settings" option on the AOL Sign On screen.
Configuring
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To switch from using AOL's direct connection to AT&T, click the "Connect Options" button on the AOL Sign On screen. Click the "Advanced Broadband Settings" link or the "Advanced Settings" button then the "Broadband" tab. Click the "Continue" button. Click the "Add a Broadband profile" link. Enter "AT&T" in the "Profile Name" box. Click the "Add" button. Click the check box next to "Automatically reconnect me and ignore interruptions in the event of an unexpected disconnect" under the "Connecting to the Internet" section. Click the "Down" arrow next to "Connection Type" and click "Broadband (High-Speed, Cable, DSL, or other ISP)." Click "Save" to finalize the change.
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Using a Mac
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To switch from using AOL's direct connection to AT&T's while using a Mac, click the "Setup" button on the AOL Sign On screen. Click the "Add a location" link the click the "Next" button. Enter "AT&T" in the "Name" box. Click the "OK" button. Click the "Add a TCP connection" link then click the "Next" button. Click "OK" to finalize the change.
Additional Information
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AOL offers a reduction in price if you use your own ISP. Contact AOL at 800-827-6364 and inform the company you are using your own ISP instead of AOL's direct Internet service. A representative will change your service and inform you of the new payment amount. You will still receive a bill from AOL, payable by credit card, debit card or direct draft from your checking account, as well as a bill from AT&T for your Internet service.
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