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VPN by Google One expanded to all plans
VPN by Google One, previously Premium 2 TB and higher only, came to all plans including $1.99 Basic
What changed
- VPN by Google One
- Was Before: Premium 2 TB and higher plans only
- After: All plans, including Basic ($1.99/mo); Android, iOS, Windows and Mac
What this means for you
Basic and Standard members got the Google One VPN on phones and computers without moving to a 2 TB plan.
What you can do
How we know
Google announced on Mar 8, 2023 that the VPN was coming to all plans, including Basic at $1.99/mo.
An archived copy of the US plans page from Apr 15, 2023 lists the VPN only on 2 TB and higher plans.
By Apr 20, 2023, an archived copy lists “VPN for multiple devices” on every plan.
Related records
Sources
- Google: All Google One plans now have VPN and dark web report (Mar 8, 2023) · archived copy
- Google One plans page, US (before, Apr 15 2023: VPN on Premium 2 TB and higher only) · archived copy
- Google One plans page, US (after, Apr 20 2023: “VPN for multiple devices” on all plans) · archived copy
Full research notes
Google's March 8, 2023 post: 'Starting today, and rolling out over the next few weeks, we’re expanding VPN access to all Google One plans, including the Basic plan that starts at $1.99/mo. The VPN will be available in 22 countries across Android, iOS, Windows and Mac devices.' Members could share the VPN with up to five others on their plan. The US plans page listed the VPN only on Premium 2 TB ($9.99/month) and higher plans on April 15, 2023, and 'VPN for multiple devices' on every plan, including Basic 100 GB and Standard 200 GB, on April 20, 2023. Google discontinued the VPN on June 20, 2024 (see the separate record).
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