Google bundles a free VPN service with its most expensive cloud storage plan

[Chris Smith]

• Google has rolled out a VPN service of its own that’s offered for free to cloud customers who purchase the top tier 2TB Google One subscription.
• The 2TB storage tier costs $9.99 per month or $99.99 per year and can be shared with up to five family members, including the VPN functionality.
• Google says its VPN service will encrypt and anonymize internet traffic, protect all browsing data from prying eyes. Furthermore, VPN internet activity will not be tied to user identity.

VPN, short virtual private network, is the type of service that you should consider adding to your browsing experience regardless of the device you’re using. A VPN hides your online activity and helps you add an extra layer of security and privacy to your internet usage. You can use a VPN at home and have it enabled on your iPhone or Android at all times, but VPNs are especially useful when using public Wi-Fi networks. Many companies offer all sorts of VPN offers, and some of them have free tiers. But the best ones are premium services that usually come with a subscription payment model.

Google has just joined the VPN market by launching its own service. It’s a premium service that doesn’t come free of charge. Or, better said, it’s only free if you’re already paying for the top tier Google One subscription.

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