AOL (stylized as Aol., formerly a company known as AOL Inc. and originally known as America Online) is an American web portal and online service provider based in New York City. It is a brand marketed by the current incarnation of Yahoo Inc.
Basic Info
Type Subsidiary Headquarters 770 Broadway, New York City, United States Area served Worldwide Founded 1983; 41 years ago (1983) (as Control Video Corporation), 2009; 15 years ago (2009) (as AOL Inc.) Founders Marc Seriff, Steve Case, Jim Kimsey, William von Meister Parent AOL Time Warner (2001–2009), Verizon Communications (2015–2021), Yahoo! Inc. (2021–present) Formerly Control Video Corporation (1983–1985), Quantum Computer Services (1985–1991), America Online (1991–2009), AOL Time Warner (2001–2003) Services Web portal and online services
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