« Avec la cession d’AOL et Yahoo par Verizon, une nouvelle page de l’histoire d’Internet se tourne » (2024)

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Jean-Michel Bezat

Créés en1985 et en1994, les deux pionniers du Web s’étaient imposés comme des marques iconiques. Aujourd’hui réunis, ils n’ont plus la force de frappe pour résister à la concurrence des nouveaux géants, explique Jean-Michel Bezat, journaliste économique au «Monde».

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Les pionniers de l’Internet des années 1990 ne valent plus grand-chose. Cinqmilliards de dollars, soit 4,2milliards d’euros! C’est ce que le fonds Apollo Global Management paiera pour débarrasser Verizon d’AOL et de Yahoo, rachetés successivement en2015 et en2017 par le géant américain des télécommunications pour 8,9milliards de dollars. Cette cession de Verizon Media, annoncée lundi 3mai, solde une aventure peu concluante dans ce secteur. L’ensemble vendu sera rebaptisé Yahoo, et Verizon en conservera 10%.

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Cette opération est d’abord un revirement stratégique pour le groupe et son PDG, Hans Vestberg. Nommé en2018, l’ex-patron de l’équipementier suédois des télécoms Ericsson a vite compris qu’AOL et Yahoo, réunis sous le nom de Oath, n’avaient pas une force de frappe capable de résister à la concurrence. Fini, donc, la production de contenus, avec l’espoir de mieux asseoir sa base de clients et de drainer de la publicité: Verizon, qui a une dette de 129milliards de dollars, donne la priorité au déploiement de la 5G, dans laquelle il investira 18milliards de dollars pour la seule année 2021.

Choix malencontreux

C’est aussi une nouvelle page de l’histoire mouvementée d’Internet qui se tourne. Créés en1985 et en1994, America Online, avec ses logiciels d’accès au Web, et Yahoo, fort de ses applications populaires (messagerie, sport…), s’étaient imposés comme des marques iconiques. Et hors de prix. Avant l’éclatement de la bulle Internet en2000, Yahoo valait 125milliards de dollars en Bourse.

En2001, la fusion AOL-Time Warner (cinéma, télévision) pour un montant record de 124milliards de dollars devait sceller la naissance d’un nouveau modèle, le mariage de contenus exclusifs avec une plate-forme Internet. Il ne dura que huit ans, avant que Time Warner ne se sépare d’AOL en2009. L’année précédente, le fondateur de Yahoo, Jerry Yang, s’était encore payé le luxe de refuser l’offre «trop basse» de Microsoft, qui lui proposait 44,6milliards de dollars.

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Des choix technologiques et commerciaux malencontreux ont précipité la chute des deux étoiles. Verizon veut croire que, «grâce à l’expertise sectorielle et la vision stratégique d’Apollo, Yahoo sera bien positionné pour profiter des opportunités de marché». De fait, le fonds investit beaucoup dans les médias. Mais que pèse le nouveau Yahoo face à l’irrésistible montée en puissance de Google, Facebook et Amazon, qui valent à eux trois plus de 3000milliards à Wall Street? Réponse dans le prochain épisode de l’interminable saga du Web.

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« Avec la cession d’AOL et Yahoo par Verizon, une nouvelle page de l’histoire d’Internet se tourne » (2024)

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Who bought AOL and Yahoo? ›

Verizon acquired AOL in 2015 and Yahoo in 2016, paying about $9 billion for the pair. In 2017, Verizon merged AOL and Yahoo into its business, creating the media division dubbed Oath that was later rebranded to Verizon Media. The company took a $4.6 billion write-down on the merger in 2018.

What did Verizon do with AOL? ›

Yahoo and AOL, formerly known as Verizon Media, have officially been acquired by their new owners and renamed as simply “Yahoo.” Verizon announced it was selling the properties to Apollo Global Management in May in a deal said to be worth $5 billion, around half of the nearly $9 billion the telecom giant originally ...

Did AOL get sold to Apollo? ›

Verizon will sell its media group to private equity firm Apollo Global Management for $5 billion, the two companies announced Monday. The sale allows Verizon to offload properties from the former internet empires of AOL and Yahoo.

Who owns AOL right now? ›

On May 3, 2021, Verizon announced it would sell Yahoo and AOL to private equity firm Apollo Global Management for $5 billion. On September 1, 2021, AOL became part of the new Yahoo! Inc.

Is Yahoo still owned by Verizon? ›

Yahoo (/ˈjɑːhuː/, styled yahoo! in its logo) is an American web services provider. It is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, and operated by the namesake company Yahoo! Inc., which is 90% owned by investment funds managed by Apollo Global Management and 10% by Verizon Communications.

Does Google own AOL Mail? ›

On March 16, 2017, Verizon, which had acquired AOL in 2015, announced that it would discontinue its in-house email services for internet subscribers, and migrate all customers to AOL Mail.

Can I keep my AOL email if I leave Verizon? ›

Since moving the e-mail to AOL / Yahoo, the account remains as a "free" account on AOL or Yahoo. Verizon won't re-issue your e-mail address or User ID if you had cancelled service and they cancelled out your e-mail address.

Does anybody use AOL anymore? ›

There are still 1.5 million people paying a monthly subscription service fee for AOL — but instead of dial-up access, these subscribers get technical support and identity theft software. The number of AOL dial-up subscribers is now “in the low thousands,” according to a source.

Is AOL shutting down Verizon email accounts? ›

All migrations must be completed before December 5, 2017. After this date, any remaining verizon.net email accounts will be subject to deletion and will not be accessible in any way. This means: Any verizon.net email addresses not migrated to the AOL platform before December 5, 2017 will no longer be available for use.

Does Google own Yahoo? ›

Headquarters of Yahoo! Inc., Sunnyvale, Calif. in full: Yahoo! Inc. Yahoo!, global Internet brand and services provider based in Sunnyvale, California, and owned by Verizon Communications since 2017.

Is AOL email still in business? ›

AOL Mail is always looking to improve on the features you know and love, while also ensuring the best safety and performance. Although you can't switch back to the classic version of AOL Mail, you can continue to enjoy your favorite features and many new ones as well.

Who owns Verizon email? ›

On May 3, 2021, Verizon announced that 90 percent of the division would be acquired by American private equity firm Apollo Global Management for roughly $5 billion, and would simply be known as Yahoo; Verizon would retain a ten percent stake in the new group. The acquisition was completed on September 1, 2021.

Does AOL dial-up still exist? ›

Keep in mind - AOL also offers several reliable and affordable options for connecting to the internet via dial-up. Find out more about our connection plans by calling 1-800-827-6364.

Is AOL stopping emails? ›

AOL email service is not being discontinued. It's a scam.

Is AOL still up and running? ›

User reports indicate no current problems at AOL.

Who is the new owner of Yahoo? ›

On May 3, 2021, Verizon announced that 90 percent of the division would be acquired by American private equity firm Apollo Global Management for roughly $5 billion, and would simply be known as Yahoo; Verizon would retain a ten percent stake in the new group. The acquisition was completed on September 1, 2021.

Who did AOL merge with? ›

On January 10, 2000, in one of the biggest media mergers in history, America Online Inc. announces plans to acquire Time Warner Inc. for some $182 billion in stock and debt.

Who replaced AOL? ›

In June 2015, AOL was acquired by Verizon Communications. In June 2017, Verizon combined AOL and Yahoo into its subsidiary Oath Inc. (now called Yahoo).

When did AOL get bought out? ›

In 2015, AOL was acquired by Verizon in a deal worth $4.4 billion. The acquisition was seen as a strategic move by Verizon to expand its digital media and advertising businesses. Under Verizon's ownership, AOL has continued to evolve and adapt, with a renewed focus on mobile and video advertising.

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