1. Why is Verizon providing me with an AOL Mail account?
  2. Will Verizon still be my provider for services other than email, including Internet, Fios TV, and phone service?
  3. Does AOL have a mobile email app?
  4. How do I contact AOL for email support?
  5. How do I get support for my Verizon account or services?
  6. Will my email address be changing?
  7. What will happen to my verizon.net email?
  8. What will happen to my verizon.net email if I do not complete the basic AOL registration to move my email to AOL?
  9. How will I know when my verizon.net email is being moved over to AOL?
  10. Will I need to back up my email before it gets moved to AOL?
  11. Will I need to update my settings if I am using an email application such as Outlook, Thunderbird or my mobile device?
  12. Will I need to update my folders, contact list, or calendar once my email is moved to AOL?
  13. Will I need to update my incoming and outgoing mail server settings in my email client (Outlook, Windows Live Mail, Mac Mail, etc.)?
  14. What will happen to my email sub-accounts?
  15. What if I have email aliases created on my verizon.net email account?
  16. What is included with my free verizon.net AOL Mail account?
  17. How much does this cost?
  18. How do I start the process of moving my email to AOL?
  19. Once I sign up for AOL Mail, is there a delay in receiving my email?
  20. Can I still access and use my email on the Verizon site while it is getting moved over to AOL?
  21. How do I access and log in to AOL Mail after my email becomes available on AOL.com?
  22. How long do I continue to get free technical support for email through AOL?
  23. What should I do if I notice any problems during or after the move of my email to AOL?

  1. Why is Verizon providing me with an AOL Mail account?

    Verizon is teaming up with AOL to provide its customers with AOL Mail, an enhanced email experience that we think you're going to love. Here are just a few of the benefits you'll get with AOL Mail:

    To learn more visit the AOL Mail for Verizon Customers help page.


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  3. Will Verizon still be my provider for services other than email, including Internet, Fios TV, and phone service?

    Yes, Verizon will continue to provide all your existing Verizon services including Internet, Fios TV, and phone. We are only moving your verizon.net email account. You can continue to log into My Business for your other account services.


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  5. Does AOL have a mobile email app?

    Yes. The AOL app is available in the Google Play Store, App Store on Apple, and Amazon. To learn more visit the AOL Mail: Mobile Mail help article.


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  7. How do I contact AOL for email support?

    Visit the AOL Mail help page for more information about the features and benefits of AOL Mail, mail settings, troubleshooting and more. As a free AOL Mail customer, you can also contact AOL using the Email Support Form with any questions about your email.


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  9. How do I get support for my Verizon account or services?

    For information about how to get support, please visit verizon.com/bizsupport. If you need fast support, download Verizon's In-Home Agent.


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  11. Will my email address be changing?

    No. Verizon and AOL have partnered so your verizon.net email address will not change.


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  13. What will happen to my verizon.net email?

    Your verizon.net email address will not change. We will let you know when it's time to move your email account. You'll see a message from us when you sign into verizon.com/bizwebmail. Just click on the link to AOL in the message and complete the basic AOL registration page. You will have access to your verizon.net email, folders, and contacts at mail.aol.com. Please note that your verizon.net email will be subject to AOL's terms of service and privacy policy once you've completed the AOL registration.


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  15. What will happen to my verizon.net email if I do not complete the basic AOL registration to move my email to AOL?

    Your verizon.net email must be moved to AOL before March 31, 2016. If you do not complete the basic AOL registration to move your verizon.net email to AOL by this date, your email will be deleted and you will not be able to use it in the future.


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  17. How will I know when my verizon.net email is being moved over to AOL?

    We will let you know when it's time to move your email account. When you check your email at verizon.com/bizwebmail, you'll see a message from us with simple instructions. Once you register with AOL, you will have access to your verizon.net email, folders, and contacts on mail.aol.com.


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  19. Will I need to back up my email before it gets moved to AOL?

    Of course you may choose to back up your data, but it's not required--we will move all of your messages, folders, webmail contacts, rules and preferences to AOL so you will have all of your content when you register and accept the AOL Terms of Service. If you use an email application, like Outlook, your email may be automatically backed up with a copy stored to your PC.


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  21. Will I need to update my settings if I am using an email application such as Outlook, Thunderbird or my mobile device?

    We do recommend that you change your password when you register with AOL. You will then need to update your password in your email application settings.


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  23. Will I need to update my folders, contact list, or calendar once my email is moved to AOL?

    No. We are moving your folders, contact list and calendar. They will be available when you complete the simple AOL registration process.


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  25. Will I need to update my incoming and outgoing mail server settings in my email client (Outlook, Windows Live Mail, Mac Mail, etc.)?

    No. You will not need to change your incoming and outgoing mail server settings if you use a 3rd party email client to access your @verizon.net email.


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  27. What will happen to my email sub-accounts?

    With the move to AOL, each email sub-account will be treated as a primary email account and will enjoy all the benefits of Free AOL Mail including virus protection, advanced spam filters and more. Please note that sub-account functionality other than email will continue to exist within My Verizon.


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  29. What if I have email aliases created on my verizon.net email account?

    We will move aliases associated with your verizon.net email to AOL. You will be able to send and receive email to both your primary verizon.net email and any of its aliases. If you do use aliases, you will need to pick one email address to use to log into your email with AOL. But, all email addresses will continue to work.


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  31. What is included with my free verizon.net AOL Mail account?

    You get advanced spam filters, virus protection, email attachments up to 25MB, the ability to send texts and instant messages right from your inbox and more! To learn more visit the AOL Mail help page.


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  33. How much does this cost?

    Your verizon.net email will be moved to AOL at no charge.


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  35. How do I start the process of moving my email to AOL?

    We will let you know when it's time to move your email account. You'll see a message from us with simple instructions when you check your email on verizon.com/bizwebmail. Once you register with AOL, you will have access to your verizon.net email, folders, and contacts on mail.aol.com.


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  37. Once I sign up for AOL Mail, is there a delay in receiving my email?

    We will take care of moving your email account so that once you register with AOL you will have access to your up-to-date email, folders, and contacts on mail.aol.com.


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  39. Can I still access and use my email on the Verizon site while it is getting moved over to AOL?

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    We will let you know when it's time to move your email account – you'll get a notice with simple instructions when you log in to check your email on verizon.com/bizwebmail. Once you register with AOL, you will have access to your email, folders, and contacts on mail.aol.com. You will not be able to check your email on verizon.com/bizwebmail once your email has been moved to AOL.


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  41. How do I access and log in to AOL Mail after my email becomes available on AOL.com?

    It's easy. Just visit mail.aol.com. You can also download the AOL app from Google Play, Apple App Store or Amazon to check your email on the go.


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  43. How long do I continue to get free technical support for email through AOL?

    AOL will provide free technical support for issues related specifically to email for 90 days after your verizon.net email is transitioned to AOL.


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  45. What should I do if I notice any problems during or after the move of my email to AOL?

    You can review help articles related to troubleshooting AOL Mail on the AOL Mail help page. If you need further assistance, please review the options on AOL's Get Support page.


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