About
Founded in 1969 in Columbus, Ohio, CompuServe began as a computer time-sharing service and quickly became a leader in the online service industry. It introduced several industry firsts, such as electronic mail in 1979 and real-time chat in 1980. CompuServe expanded internationally in the 1980s, notably in Japan and Europe, and has been a wholly owned subsidiary of America Online, Inc. since 1998. The company continues to provide dependable Internet connectivity and a suite of online features for its global membership.
