I got tired of getting kicked off and not being able to connect. Switched to Mindspring (Earthlink now). I was very happy with their service, excellent customer service.
I went with cable a few years ago, Time- Warner specifically. Now Earthlink is offering cable and I might switch.
Oh, If you ever quit AOL, BE SURE TO GET THE NAME OF THE PERSON YOU TALK TO AND THE CANCELLATION NUMBER , because, I promise, you will end up fighting with them about next month's charges.
When I quit AOHell some years back I timed it for when my credit card date would expire. They said I owed them another month's fee and wanted the new expiration date.
I sent 'em a check.