Question: Do I need to have an AOL account that I pay for to use AOL Instant Messenger (AIM)?
Answer: No, AIM is free. You can download and install AOL Instant Messenger (IM) and set up an AOL IM account without having to pay for an AOL account. You can download the Instant Messenger program from the AOL/AIM web site (web site here) or from other software download sites.
