Google One has a cheaper, larger storage option — but you probably won’t get it just yet
Google tests the water with 30GB “Lite” cloud storage plan
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Googlehas started rolling out a new Litecloud storageplan across India, offering double the amount of storage available on free plan for 59 rupees ($0.70) per month.
The Google One Lite plan sits between the free 15GB tier and the 100GB Basic plan, which retails for 130 rupees ($1.55) in the country, and includes 30GB of storage for Photos, Drive and Gmail.
Like its other cloud storage plans, Google is offering its new Lite plan with a one-month free trial.
Google One Lite launches in India
The 30GB storage allocation is an affordable middle ground for those who have reached the free 15GB cap, which is an easy thing to do for Android users, but costs less than half of the 100GB plan, which could be too much for individuals who don’t regularly upload to the cloud.
The Indian Expressreported: “Now, it looks like the tech giant is testing a new Google One Lite plan that is only available to a handful of users.”
The plan looks to be entirely aimed at individual consumers, and doesn’t support sharing with up to five other people like the 100GB plan and above.
Google’s 30GB plan comes in at a similar price point to the 50GBiCloud+ subscription for iPhone users, which costs 75 rupees in India. However, this plan benefits from family sharing with up to five others as well as some email and HomeKit extras.
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Google One Lite is not yet available in other regions, andThe Indian Expressfailed to find the option when upgrading from the free plan, suggesting that Google could be testing the waters with its new plan.
Google confirmed withTechRadar Provia email:
“Google One plans already offer amazing value, with additional cloud storage, family sharing, and more benefits that help members get the most out of Google. We’re rolling out the Google One Lite plan as a pilot in Brazil, Mexico, India and Indonesia to offer users in those countries 30GB storage at an affordable price. We don’t have anything else to announce.”
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