Providers /AOL Mail
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AOL Mail

mailboxEstablished 1993

AOL’s consumer mailbox service. Today it shares much of its sender guidance and infrastructure ecosystem with Yahoo.

Latest updates

Apollo completes acquisition of Yahoo (formerly Verizon Media)

Apollo funds complete the acquisition, and Yahoo operates as a standalone company under Apollo ownership.

Verizon Media to be acquired by Apollo (announced)

Verizon announces an agreement for Apollo funds to acquire Verizon Media; the company would be known as Yahoo at close.

Verizon completes Yahoo acquisition under Oath subsidiary

Verizon completes acquisition of Yahoo’s core internet business and places Yahoo + AOL brands under the Oath subsidiary.

Evolution timeline

Focused on what matters now; history is available on demand.

What matters for senders

Metrics & trends

Published metrics for this provider, plus a trend view built from sourced yearly points (and monthly when available).

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Published metrics
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Trend
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Capabilities

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What you need to know
Authentication
Sender requirements
Feedback loop
Inbox experience

Resources

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Notes

Historically operated as a major competing consumer mailbox provider before consolidation.