Email and AOL

Sorry, no forum for internet so here we go:

I am considering finally leaving AOL as my internet provider after about 12 years.

If I do, will I still retain my email account?

I ask as I have many contacts to consider and do not want the bother of changing the account if AOL can match BT which has offered all manner of freebies including no charge for broadband for 12 months and free sport channel.

Thanks