John, When I was in the "help chat", they (AOL's "Bianca") told me differently. They said nothing would change when we converted to the "free" or the $9.95 dial up. I'd have 7 screen names just as before, and each of them would have 2 megs of personal web space just as before. But the "helper" could have been wrong. (?) I hope not. Although I have broadband, I went the 9.95 route so I could have dial up from my laptop while traveling. I sure don't want my established genealogy pages, spread across 6 screen names, to disappear. Woody ++++++++++++++++++++ RLTJPS@aol.com writes: Woody and others: I have been told by AOL that those who retain DIAL-UP service and have the ability for 7 screen names and the full service of AOL that they have in place, the monthly FEE will remain the same at 17.95 per month. Those who desire one screen name only already have the option of a $9.95 price per month. In other words the $9.95 fee you speak of below is LIMITED SERVICE in DIAL-UP customers. AOL indicates there is no changes in FEES for DIAL-UP in the United States (USA). I have on my wish list that the full service and 7 screen names would drop to $9.95 per month or become FREE. That is just a wish list. JOHN in CA > > > > > > > In a message dated 8/6/2006 1:38:39 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, BogusWoody@aol.com writes: See clarification at bottom ++++++++++++++++++++++++++ BogusWoody@aol.com writes: << I found this bit of information in an unrelated newsletter: If you are (still) paying for AOL and want to continue the identical AOL service 100% free, they made it quick and easy for you: 1. Go to Keyword CHANGE PLAN. 2. Select "Free Version" 3. You're done. ADDITIONALLY, if you FORMERLY had AOL, you can start to use the service again for Free -- get the software and log on using one of your old screen names (password help is available). Woody>> ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ CLARIFICATION: I checked out the Keyword "Change Plan", and the newsletter I quoted above is misleading. For those with broadband or other means of getting to AOL, one can change their AOL to "free". However, if one is retaining dial up to get to AOL, then there is still a cost. The good news is the monthly cost for dial up to AOL drops to $9.95. So, either way, one can go to Keyword "Change Plan" and change to free AOL provided one has broadband or other means of getting to AOL, or change to $9.95/mo dial up for AOL. Woody