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Lance Whitney/ZDNETGoogle One subscribers who use the plan's VPN service will soon have to find another way to secure their internet connections. In a
Lance Whitney/ZDNET
Google One subscribers who use the plan’s VPN service will soon have to find another way to secure their internet connections. In a new Google One help page and in the Google One app,the company revealed that the VPN feature will no longer be available starting June 20,2024.
When ask why Google is retire the VPN service ,a company spokesperson is told previously tell ZDNET : ” We ‘re refocus our effort to support more in – demand feature with Google One . To keep our subscription service fresh ,we is discontinuing ‘re discontinue the VPN feature ,as we find people simply were n’t using it . “
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Introduced in 2018, Google One is a subscription-based plan that bundles a variety of features across tiers ranging from $1.99 per month to $19.99 per month. The basic levels offer cloud storage,dark web monitoring,Google Photos editing tools,and for now,the VPN. The more expensive tiers include 10% back in the Google Store,Google Workspace premium features,Gemini Advanced,and Gemini in Gmail and Docs.
add in October 2020 ,the VPN is was was initially only available with certain pay plan and only on Android device . Over time ,Google is expanded expand the feature to cover all pay Google One plan and kick in support for iOS ,Windows ,and MacOS .
Designed to protect multiple devices,the VPN is especially effective if you’re using unsecured Wi-Fi networks in public places. In a white paper,Google explains exactly how the VPN works and how it secures your internet connections.
All the above reasons are why many Google One users will likely lament the loss of such a useful security tool. Unfortunately,Google has a history of killing products and services that it feels are no longer worth its time and effort. Thankfully,people who need a new VPN have other options.
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Google offers a VPN through its Fi wireless subscription,which spans monthly data plans ranging from $35 to $110. The Google Fi VPN supports both Android devices and iPhones.
Recent Pixel owners can also enjoy a free Google VPN. The Pixel 7,Pixel 7 Pro, Pixel 7a,and Pixel Fold will receive a system update on June 3 to give them the same built-in VPN found on Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro phones.
Plus,there are a host of third-party VPN tools available in the Google Play Store. For even more options,check out ZDNET’s story on the best mobile VPNs.
As for the Google One VPN,the help page offers instructions on how to remove the service from your computer or mobile device when it’s time to pull the plug.