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ELI5: How is AOL still a company?

Is it still used as an ISP?  I saw something in the elevator at work today (they have screens that have little news blurbs) and it mentioned AOL buying some other company for over $400 million dollars.  I haven't even thought of AOL since the 90's, how is it still a company and how does it make money?

Edit: Answered, thanks everyone! It boggles my mind how much they still make on subscribers.
gpt
> Is it still used as an ISP?

Yes. Believe it or not, there are still places in America without access to broadband. Also, some people cling on out of price or other concerns.

> it mentioned AOL buying some other company for over $400 million dollars

They acquired the Huffington Post about 2 years ago for over $300M (almost all cash). They've been snapping up media companies for the last few years, essentially reshaping the business from an ISP to online content and advertising.

> how is it still a company and how does it make money?

From the 'pedia: "The company's business spans digital distribution of content, products, and services, which it offers to consumers, publishers, and advertisers."

Keep in mind it was part of AOL-Time Warner until 2009, so it wasn't exactly suffering through the last decade on its lonesome.